News for 'Jazeera'

Al Jazeera suppressed Laden tapes

Al Jazeera suppressed Laden tapes

Rediff.com23 Oct 2003

The news channel admits having video tapes from the Al Qaeda which it never aired.

Ground offensive on Lebanon imminent: Israel warns Hezbollah

Ground offensive on Lebanon imminent: Israel warns Hezbollah

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

Halevi's remarks came after Hezbollah fired a missile at central Israel on early Wednesday and Israel responded with airstrikes, which have killed 569 people and wounded 1,835 others, Al Jazeera reported.

Day after Nasrallah, Israel kills another top Hezbollah leader Qaouk

Day after Nasrallah, Israel kills another top Hezbollah leader Qaouk

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

Qaouk was a commander of Hezbollah's preventative security unit and a member of their executive council.

Cop shoots dead 2 Israelis, 1 local at Egyptian tourist site

Cop shoots dead 2 Israelis, 1 local at Egyptian tourist site

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

Quoting an unidentified security official, Al Jazeera reported that another person was wounded in the attack, which took place at Pompey's Pillar site in Alexandria.

Israel strikes Beirut, top Hezbollah commander among 9 killed

Israel strikes Beirut, top Hezbollah commander among 9 killed

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Photos from a suburb of Beirut in the south, where Hezbollah is widely supported, according to The Washington Post, showed massive damage to cars and buildings as well as rubble in the streets.

New illness spreading in China, WHO seeks info

New illness spreading in China, WHO seeks info

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

World Health Organisation (WHO) has sought more information from Beijing on information about an outbreak of pneumonia in northern China that appears to be mostly affecting children, Al Jazeera reported.

Israel targets weapons depots in Beirut; Iran cancels all flights

Israel targets weapons depots in Beirut; Iran cancels all flights

Rediff.com6 Oct 2024

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) intensified its campaign in Lebanon with targeted airstrikes on Hezbollah strongholds in Beirut, hitting key weapons depots and terror infrastructure overnight, according to a report by Times of Israel.

Egypt pardons 2 Al Jazeera journalists

Egypt pardons 2 Al Jazeera journalists

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

Al-Jazeera colleagues Mohamed Fahmy and Baher Mohamed were among the pardoned group.

Al Jazeera's English channel from Nov 15

Al Jazeera's English channel from Nov 15

Rediff.com3 Nov 2006

It will relay 12 hours of live news plus interview programmes, and in-depth features and analyses from the world's hot spots over 24 hours.

Al Jazeera journalists sentenced to 3 years in prison in Egypt

Al Jazeera journalists sentenced to 3 years in prison in Egypt

Rediff.com29 Aug 2015

The three -- Canadian national Mohammed Fahmy, Australian journalist Peter Greste and Egyptian producer Baher Mohammed -- were sentenced after a lengthy retrial.

Did not ask for ceasefire in Gaza: Biden after speaking with Netanyahu

Did not ask for ceasefire in Gaza: Biden after speaking with Netanyahu

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

In a statement later, the White House said Biden and Netanyahu discussed Israel's military campaign in Gaza, including its "objectives and phasing".

Jazeera Air to fly to Mumbai, Delhi

Jazeera Air to fly to Mumbai, Delhi

Rediff.com3 Jul 2006

Kuwait's new budget carrier Jazeera Airways on Monday launched flights to Mumbai and Delhi, planning to increase the number of destinations in the country in the near future.

Jazeera Air tickets to Kuwait @ Rs 850

Jazeera Air tickets to Kuwait @ Rs 850

Rediff.com30 Oct 2006

Jazeera Airways, the first private airline of the Gulf region, on Monday offered one-way tickets to Kuwait from three Indian cities at a rock bottom Rs 850 plus taxes for a limited period.

Hamas chief killed by Israel's short range projectile: Iran

Hamas chief killed by Israel's short range projectile: Iran

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

The statement by IRGC which was televised on the country's state media, came, three days after Haniyeh was killed at his accommodation in northern Tehran following his attendance at the inaugural ceremony of Iran's new president Masoud Pezeshkian.

Qatar plans to sell Al Jazeera TV

Qatar plans to sell Al Jazeera TV

Rediff.com31 Jan 2005

Qatar, under intense American pressure, is exploring ways to sell the controversial Al Jazeera television, according to a report in the New York Times.

Putin critic Alexei Navalny found dead in prison

Putin critic Alexei Navalny found dead in prison

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

The death of the jailed Russian-opposition leader, 47, has been reported by state media which further cited the prison service of the Yamalo-Nenets region where he had been serving his sentence.

Hamas accepts Qatari-Egypt ceasefire plan for Gaza

Hamas accepts Qatari-Egypt ceasefire plan for Gaza

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Thousands of people flee eastern Rafah after Israel orders people to evacuate as fears of a full-blown military assault on the city sheltering more than one million displaced people grow.

Mpox a public health emergency of global concern: WHO

Mpox a public health emergency of global concern: WHO

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

This comes amid a rapid surge in spread of the disease in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, and its detection in neighbouring countries as well.

Jazeera Airways to fly Delhi, Mumbai from Jul 1

Jazeera Airways to fly Delhi, Mumbai from Jul 1

Rediff.com19 Jun 2006

Kuwait's new national airline, Jazeera Airways, will start direct flights to New Delhi and Mumbai from July 1.

'Pro-China' leader Muizzu wins Maldivian presidential polls

'Pro-China' leader Muizzu wins Maldivian presidential polls

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) candidate Mohamed Muizzu, won the Maldivian presidential elections on Saturday, Al Jazeera reported citing local media.

No damage to Iran's nuclear sites amid Israel attack: IAEA

No damage to Iran's nuclear sites amid Israel attack: IAEA

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

In a statement released on Friday, the United Nations Atomic Watchdog said it is monitoring the situation very closely.

3 Al Jazeera journalists arrested for flying drone over Paris

3 Al Jazeera journalists arrested for flying drone over Paris

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Three Al Jazeera journalists have been taken into custody for the alleged illegal flying of a drone in Paris after being spotted by the police in the Bois de Boulogne area, a report said.

'Radical Islamists' behind Moscow attack, admits Putin

'Radical Islamists' behind Moscow attack, admits Putin

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

However, he suggested that Ukraine was also somehow involved.

Disease could kill more in Gaza than bombs: WHO

Disease could kill more in Gaza than bombs: WHO

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

More lives in Gaza are at risk from diseases than bombings, warns the World Health Organisation (WHO) amid the ongoing Israeli siege, Al Jazeera reported.

Al Jazeera penalised for showing wrong map, off air for 5 days

Al Jazeera penalised for showing wrong map, off air for 5 days

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

International news channel Al Jazeera was on Wednesday forced to go off air in the country for five days as the government penalised it for repeatedly showing wrong maps of India.

India TV to bring Al Jazeera to you

India TV to bring Al Jazeera to you

Rediff.com2 Sep 2004

Al Jazeera, the Qatar-based news network, which shot to limelight with Al Qaeda tapes and the coverage of Afghanistan and Iraq wars, on Thursday signed an exclusive news bulletin sharing agreement with India TV.

133 dead in Russia terror attack; 4 gunmen among 11 arrested

133 dead in Russia terror attack; 4 gunmen among 11 arrested

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

The Islamic State of Iran and Syria has claimed responsibility for the massive attack on concert hall in the Russian capital, CNN reported.

How Hamas infiltrated Israel by land, sea and air

How Hamas infiltrated Israel by land, sea and air

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

In an unprecedented attack that few Israelis saw coming on the Jewish holiday of Simchat Torah on Saturday, Hamas fired thousands of rockets and sent dozens of fighters into Israeli towns near the Gaza Strip.

4 days after plane crash, Russia confirms death of Wagner chief Prigozhin

4 days after plane crash, Russia confirms death of Wagner chief Prigozhin

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

Black boxes from the jet that crashed and killed Yevgeny Prigozhin and nine other people have also been recovered by Russian investigators.

Pakistan blocks Al-Jazeera website after Osama report leak

Pakistan blocks Al-Jazeera website after Osama report leak

Rediff.com9 Jul 2013

Pakistan blocked the website of Al-Jazeera on Tuesday after it leaked a controversial report about Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden's decade-long stay in the country before he was killed by United States special forces at his Abbottabad hideout.

Western media's coverage of Ram mandir biased: VHP

Western media's coverage of Ram mandir biased: VHP

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

The VHP expressed its concerns and condemned the dissemination of "misleading information" regarding the construction of the temple alleged to be built atop a razed mosque.

Days after abandoned coup attempt in Russia, Putin's stern warning

Days after abandoned coup attempt in Russia, Putin's stern warning

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

In a televised address to the nation on Monday, Putin said that since the start of the events, steps were taken on his orders to avoid large-scale bloodshed, as he thanked the Russians for endurance and support.

Al Jazeera airs another Laden tape

Al Jazeera airs another Laden tape

Rediff.com12 Feb 2003

The speaker, believed to be the Al Qaeda leader, urged Iraqis to draw the Americans into urban warfare and launch suicide attacks.

Imagined this moment 400 times, says freed Al Jazeera journalist

Imagined this moment 400 times, says freed Al Jazeera journalist

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

Journalist Peter Greste arrived in Australia and been reunited with his family after 400 days in a Cairo jail.

Israel has right for self-defence, but...: Putin on Hamas attack

Israel has right for self-defence, but...: Putin on Hamas attack

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

Russia proceeds "from the postulate, a negotiated solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict has no alternatives," said Putin while speaking at the Commonwealth of Independent States summit in Bishkek, Kyrgystan on Friday.

In Grief, They Mourn Their Dead

In Grief, They Mourn Their Dead

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

Mourners pray next to bodies of Palestinians killed in Israeli air strikes during their funeral.

4-time Italiam PM Berlusconi, infamous for money and sex scandals, dies at 86

4-time Italiam PM Berlusconi, infamous for money and sex scandals, dies at 86

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

The right-wing leader, who was born on September 29, 1936, in Milan, was elected as the Prime Minister of Italy four times and transformed Italian politics.

Slovak PM shot in assassination bid, 'extremely serious'

Slovak PM shot in assassination bid, 'extremely serious'

Rediff.com16 May 2024

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is in 'extremely serious' condition following a shooting attack on Wednesday, according to Slovak Defence Minister Robert Kalinak.