News for 'Istanbul'

'India to raise Afghan meet exclusion with Turkey'

'India to raise Afghan meet exclusion with Turkey'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2010

India has taken up with Turkey the issue of its exclusion from the recent Istanbul conference on Afghanistan, government informed the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.

Trump says US will get to bottom of Khashoggi's death, opposes scrapping of Saudi deals

Trump says US will get to bottom of Khashoggi's death, opposes scrapping of Saudi deals

Rediff.com21 Oct 2018

'It's over a million jobs; that's not helpful for us to cancel an order like that. That hurts us far more than it hurts them'

EMBARRASSING! 400 grams heavier, Vinesh disqualified from Olympics qualifier

EMBARRASSING! 400 grams heavier, Vinesh disqualified from Olympics qualifier

Rediff.com23 Apr 2016

In an embarrassment for India, ace female wrestler Vinesh Phogat was, on Saturday, disqualified from the 1st World Olympic Qualifying event for being overweight on a day when other women grapplers also failed to book Rio Games berth.

In pictures: Liverpool legend Gerrard

In pictures: Liverpool legend Gerrard

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

While he never managed to win an English league title medal with Liverpool, Gerrard will forever be associated with the Champions League final in 2005 when Liverpool fought back from 3-0 down at halftime to win on penalties in Istanbul.

Khashoggi's death was 'a plot gone awry': Trump

Khashoggi's death was 'a plot gone awry': Trump

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

Trump said he was "not satisfied" with the response of Riyadh over Khashoggi's death.

Tokyo Olympics: Yen for Losing Money

Tokyo Olympics: Yen for Losing Money

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

Atanu Biswas explains the economics behind hosting a Games in pandemic times.

US Senate votes to condemn Saudi Prince for Khashoggi killing

US Senate votes to condemn Saudi Prince for Khashoggi killing

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

The decisions come as a major setback to US President Donald Trump, who has shown support for Saudi Arabia in the past, especially in the wake of allegations against MBS with regard to Khashoggi's death.

PIX: Mahrez double fires Man City into Champions League final

PIX: Mahrez double fires Man City into Champions League final

Rediff.com5 May 2021

Riyad Mahrez struck twice as Manchester City reached the Champions League final for the first time thanks to a 2-0 victory over Paris St Germain at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday that secured a 4-1 aggregate win.

Trump denies covering up for Saudi in Khashoggi case

Trump denies covering up for Saudi in Khashoggi case

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

Trump told reporters at the White House that he had asked for the audio that gives a clue of the alleged brutal killing of Khashoggi.

A year of empty stadiums and what soccer has missed...

A year of empty stadiums and what soccer has missed...

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

For over three months, there was no soccer of any kind in England, where it is by far the most popular sport.

PIX: Manchester United enter Europa League last eight

PIX: Manchester United enter Europa League last eight

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Former Europa League winners Manchester United booked a quarter-final spot in the tournament after their second-string side laboured to a 2-1 home win over LASK Linz on Wednesday to seal a 7-1 aggregate rout of the Austrian side.

Bengaluru is the world's most traffic choked city

Bengaluru is the world's most traffic choked city

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

Apart from Bengaluru, the other Indian cities featured among the top ten most congested cities globally are: Mumbai at fourth position with 65 per cent congestion (same as the traffic congestion level in 2018) followed by Pune at fifth place with 59 per cent congestion, and New Delhi at eighth position with 56 per cent congestion level.

Trump releases Middle-East peace plan; Palestine rejects it

Trump releases Middle-East peace plan; Palestine rejects it

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

The plan, which was three years in the making, offers a path towards a two-state solution and presents a "contiguous" territory for a Palestinian state, the US president said.

PHOTOS: When a man lay in front of a tank in Turkey

PHOTOS: When a man lay in front of a tank in Turkey

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

The shirtless protester made a spine-tingling show of defiance to the army soldiers who launched a failed coup attempt on Friday night.

Shah Faesal files habeas corpus in Delhi HC against detention

Shah Faesal files habeas corpus in Delhi HC against detention

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

The court listed the matter for further hearing on August 23.

BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

Here we encapsulate all the sporting action from last week in this stunning photo feature.

After Vinesh, another overweight wrestler disqualified

After Vinesh, another overweight wrestler disqualified

Rediff.com6 May 2016

The Indian contingent was left red-faced for the second time in 15 days after Gurpreet Singh became the latest wrestler to be disqualified from an Olympic qualification event for being overweight.

Injured Sharapova out of WTA Championship

Injured Sharapova out of WTA Championship

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

World No 3 Maria Sharapova withdrew on Monday from the end-of-season WTA Championship in Istanbul due to the shoulder injury that also kept her out of the US Open.

Kuwait's Jazeera Airways keen to spread its wings in Indian skies

Kuwait's Jazeera Airways keen to spread its wings in Indian skies

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

Jazeera Airways started flying to India 18 months ago, servicing Ahmadabad, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kochi and Mumbai.

What India expects from G20

What India expects from G20

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

At a meeting of finance officials from the Group of 20 leading economies in Istanbul.

Shakhtar Donetsk to face Werder Bremen in final

Shakhtar Donetsk to face Werder Bremen in final

Rediff.com8 May 2009

Shakhtar Donetsk of Ukraine will meet Germany's Werder Bremen in the UEFA Cup final in Istanbul on May 20. Brazilian Ilsinho grabbed a superb late winner to put Shakhtar Donetsk in the UEFA Cup final with a 2-1 victory over Dynamo Kiev, while Werder went through on the away goals rule after a 3-2 win at Hamburg SV gave them a 3-3 draw on aggregate.

Italian Open: Svitolina wins after Halep falters

Italian Open: Svitolina wins after Halep falters

Rediff.com21 May 2017

Elina Svitolina won the women's singles at the Italian Open final to claim her fourth title of the season on Sunday after her opponent Simona Halep sunk without trace in the final set.

Indian tourists cancel Turkey plans

Indian tourists cancel Turkey plans

Rediff.com9 Jun 2013

Travel companies have been seeing cancellations and enquiries on safety issues are piling up.

Galatasaray win 17th league title

Galatasaray win 17th league title

Rediff.com11 May 2008

Galatasaray won the Turkish league title for the 17th time on Saturday with a 2-0 win against Genclerbirligi Oftas, wresting the championship back from their Istanbul rivals Fenerbahce.

4 British children detained trying to join Islamic State in Syria

4 British children detained trying to join Islamic State in Syria

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

Nine British nationals, including two women and four children, have been detained in Turkey after allegedly trying to enter Syria illegally, amid fears that they may have travelled there to join the dreaded Islamic State militant group.

Footballers could face mass layoffs over coronavirus

Footballers could face mass layoffs over coronavirus

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

Professional football has been wiped off the map for weeks, maybe months, after all the major leagues, cups and international competitions were suspended, culminating in the postponement of Euro 2020 and Copa America on Tuesday.

PHOTOS: The wonderfully weird world around us

PHOTOS: The wonderfully weird world around us

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

The strangest images you will see today!

Trump vows 'severe punishment' if Saudi behind Khashoggi case

Trump vows 'severe punishment' if Saudi behind Khashoggi case

Rediff.com14 Oct 2018

Trump said the Saudis could be behind the disappearance of Washington Post contributor Khashoggi.

Zico leaves Fenerbahce

Zico leaves Fenerbahce

Rediff.com10 Jun 2008

Turkey's Fenerbahce are to sign a new coach after failing to reach a deal with Brazilian Zico, the club's chairman was reported as saying on Tuesday.

PIX: Griezmann double fires France to victory; Portgual cruise

PIX: Griezmann double fires France to victory; Portgual cruise

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Images from the FIFA World Cup qualifier matches played on Tuesday night.

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

This week's collection of unbelievably unusual images from across the world

Sports Shorts: Murray to attempt comeback if his body allows it

Sports Shorts: Murray to attempt comeback if his body allows it

Rediff.com28 Apr 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

12 hours was all it took: Erdogan on crushed coup

12 hours was all it took: Erdogan on crushed coup

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan talks CNN's Becky Anderson.

Mourinho will 'unfriend' Drogba for 90 minutes of Champions League action

Mourinho will 'unfriend' Drogba for 90 minutes of Champions League action

Rediff.com23 Feb 2014

There is will be no friendship with Didier Drogba declared Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho. Chelsea will find it strange to be up against their Champions League-winning hero Drogba in Wednesday's clash with Galatasaray, said Mourinho.

PIX: Ranveer Singh is a Mamma's boy

PIX: Ranveer Singh is a Mamma's boy

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

148 Indian children, 38 officials in Turkey safe: MEA

148 Indian children, 38 officials in Turkey safe: MEA

Rediff.com16 Jul 2016

Turkey is witnessing violence after an attempted military coup.

Sports Shorts: Zidane coaching ban overturned

Sports Shorts: Zidane coaching ban overturned

Rediff.com22 Nov 2014

Zinedine Zidane has had a three-month ban for coaching Real Madrid's B team without the correct licence overturned on appeal, the club confirmed on Friday.

Akshay Kumar: I would love to do a sex comedy

Akshay Kumar: I would love to do a sex comedy

Rediff.com20 May 2014

'I like to go to Goa. I have a small house there built in the Portuguese style. I also like Thailand.' Akshay Kumar, and Holiday.

Watch: Napoli, Sevilla in Champions League while Balotelli makes drama

Watch: Napoli, Sevilla in Champions League while Balotelli makes drama

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

Jose Callejon took advantage of Napoli's numerical advantage in the 48th minute of the playoff round second leg tie, handing them an away goal which, added to their 2-0 win from the first leg, effectively ended Nice's challenge as it left the French side needing to score four goals.

Wozniacki, Bencic pull out of French Open

Wozniacki, Bencic pull out of French Open

Rediff.com18 May 2016

Former World No 1 Caroline Wozniacki and rising Swiss talent Belinda Bencic have withdrawn from the French Open due to injuries, the WTA said.