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Afghan leaders must 'fight for their nation', says Biden as Taliban gains

Afghan leaders must 'fight for their nation', says Biden as Taliban gains

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

Biden has ruled out any change in the plan to withdraw its troops from Afghanistan despite the Taliban increasingly gaining control over large swaths of the war-torn country

Biden reimposes ban on flyers from Europe, adds South Africa to list

Biden reimposes ban on flyers from Europe, adds South Africa to list

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

The State Department said US citizens should reconsider non-essential travel abroad. Those that must travel abroad following the implementation of this order should carefully consider the strict implementation of the travel restrictions.

Can't predict when Biden will call Imran, says White House

Can't predict when Biden will call Imran, says White House

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

A senior White House official has said that she cannot 'predict' when President Joe Biden would make a call to Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan though there has been high-level engagements between the two countries.

Oval Test: England thwarted by rain after Roland-Jones stars

Oval Test: England thwarted by rain after Roland-Jones stars

Rediff.com29 Jul 2017

Toby Roland-Jones saw his dream debut continue as he completed a five-wicket haul to end South Africa's belated resistance and ensure England maintained their domination of the third Test at The Oval on Saturday.

Ruthless India thrash England to wrap up series in style

Ruthless India thrash England to wrap up series in style

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

India pulled the curtains down on England's winter of discontent, in a manner befitting their dominance, as the hosts clinched the five-match series 4-0 with an innings and 75-run victory in the fifth and final cricket Test in Chennai on Tuesday.

Hazard apologises for laughing after Real defeat

Hazard apologises for laughing after Real defeat

Rediff.com7 May 2021

Hazard's two seasons in Spain have been riddled with injuries that have prevented him from hitting top form.

Biden, wife to receive Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine on Monday

Biden, wife to receive Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine on Monday

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

Biden previously told Jake Tapper of CNN that he would be "happy to" take the COVID-19 vaccine once US infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci said it was safe and he would get the injection in a public setting to prove it.

Despite an 'ongoing and acute threat' US to end its Afghan mission by Aug 31

Despite an 'ongoing and acute threat' US to end its Afghan mission by Aug 31

Rediff.com28 Aug 2021

The US has said it will go ahead with its plan to conclude its Afghanistan mission by August 31, even as the evacuation effort, which is now in its "retrograde period", is facing an "ongoing and acute threat" from ISIS-K.

India lose to New Zealand in men's hockey semis

India lose to New Zealand in men's hockey semis

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

Two early goals put paid to India's hopes of making the final in men's hockey as they went down 1-3 to New Zealand in the semi-finals at the Commonwealth Games on Friday.

Biden, Putin agree to meet over Ukraine crisis

Biden, Putin agree to meet over Ukraine crisis

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

Earlier on Sunday, Macron spoke with Biden and Putin on the Ukraine situation.

Most influential women tech entrepreneurs in US

Most influential women tech entrepreneurs in US

Rediff.com29 Apr 2010

Meet women entrepreneurs who scripted success stories in the technology domain.

Indian-American Mala Adiga appointed Jill Biden's policy director

Indian-American Mala Adiga appointed Jill Biden's policy director

Rediff.com22 Nov 2020

Adiga was a senior adviser to Jill and senior policy adviser for Biden's 2020 campaign. She previously worked for the Biden Foundation as director for higher education and military families.

Chennai Test: Ali, Root guide England to 284/4 on Day 1

Chennai Test: Ali, Root guide England to 284/4 on Day 1

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

Moeen's 120-run knock was the highlight of the opening day's play as England, having already conceded the five-match series following three successive defeats, recovered to reach 284 for four at stumps after losing two wickets quickly in the first session.

PHOTOS: Ishant, Bumrah trigger England collapse in Cook's farewell Test

PHOTOS: Ishant, Bumrah trigger England collapse in Cook's farewell Test

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

Images from Day 1 of the 5th Test at the Oval in London on Friday

US not in a rush to recognise Taliban govt: White House

US not in a rush to recognise Taliban govt: White House

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

'No one in this administration, not the President nor anyone on the national security team, would suggest that the Taliban are respected and valued members of the global community'

Aug 31 evacuation deadline depends on Taliban cooperation: Biden

Aug 31 evacuation deadline depends on Taliban cooperation: Biden

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

"But the completion by August 31 depends on the Taliban continuing to cooperate and allow access to the airport for those who were transporting out and no disruptions to our operations," US President Joe Biden said.

US won't send officials to Beijing Winter Olympics

US won't send officials to Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

'The Biden administration will not send any diplomatic or official representation to the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympic Games given the PRC's ongoing genocide and crimes against humanity in Xinjiang and other human rights abuses.'

Coach defends having Uthappa as RCB's keeper

Coach defends having Uthappa as RCB's keeper

Rediff.com21 Apr 2009

Royal Challengers Bangalore's decision to make Robin Uthappa the wicket-keeper despite having a specialist in Mark Boucher has lent balance to the side, feels coach Ray Jennings, who says the seasoned South African may have to sit out more if the experiment goes well.

'Buttler has two Test matches to save his career'

'Buttler has two Test matches to save his career'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

Jos Buttler has not scored a fifty in his last 12 Test innings and also dropped Jermaine Blackwood, who ended up scoring match-winning 95 for West Indies in the first Test.

BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

Rediff.com has pictures that capture female beach volleyball players' athleticism to gravity-defying moves by athletes!

Trump likely to be acquitted in impeachment trial as Democrats lack numbers in Senate

Trump likely to be acquitted in impeachment trial as Democrats lack numbers in Senate

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

Trump is the first US president who facing an impeachment trial after he left the presidency.

Stokes added to England squad for third Test

Stokes added to England squad for third Test

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

He, along with teammate Alex Hales, could yet be fined and suspended, however it will be some time before that conclusion can be reached.

All Squads: Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

All Squads: Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

The FIFA 2022 World Cup will kick-off in Qatar on Sunday, November 20. Here is a list of the 26-man squads playing in the quadrennial global football extravaganza.

Euro: England aim for breakthrough against determined Denmark

Euro: England aim for breakthrough against determined Denmark

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

England have the chance to reach a first major final since their 1966 World Cup triumph when they take on Denmark at Wembley in Wednesday's Euro 2020 semi-final, but they will need to banish a history of stumbling at this stage.

PHOTOS: Cook's farewell knock helps England seize control

PHOTOS: Cook's farewell knock helps England seize control

Rediff.com9 Sep 2018

Alastair Cook, as unflappable as ever, led from the front in the final innings of his record-breaking Test career as England built a commanding 154-run lead over India at the Oval on Sunday.

FIFA denies bribery allegations

FIFA denies bribery allegations

Rediff.com12 Jun 2006

FIFA has strongly denied allegations of bribery and corruption made in the BBC television programme Panorama.

Perth Test, Day 1: Interesting numbers

Perth Test, Day 1: Interesting numbers

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

The splendid catch Virat Kohli took in the slip to dismiss Peter Handscomb was his 100th in the first-class cricket, reveals Rajneesh Gupta.

PIX: Baseball, soccer seasons get underway in Taiwan

PIX: Baseball, soccer seasons get underway in Taiwan

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

Taiwan has been comparatively successful in containing the spread of the virus, reporting to date 388 cases and six deaths in a population of around 24 million. No fans were allowed in the 20,000-seater stadium to watch the Lions win 4-1, with health concerns limiting attendees to a total of 200 players, coaches, umpires, cheerleaders and journalists, local media reported.

England's Bairstow to play with fractured finger in fourth Test

England's Bairstow to play with fractured finger in fourth Test

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

Jonny Bairstow was selected to play as a specialist batsman in England's fourth Test against India even though he fractured a finger while keeping wicket in the third-Test loss.

Westley to make England debut in third Test vs Proteas

Westley to make England debut in third Test vs Proteas

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

Westley has enjoyed a prolific season for Essex in the CountyChampionship, scoring 478 runs, including two centuries, at an average of 53.11.

Europa League: Milan win at Celtic, Alkmaar stun Napoli

Europa League: Milan win at Celtic, Alkmaar stun Napoli

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

London sides Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal made winning starts as did fellow Premier League club Leicester City.

Germany glad to have Lehmann after Japan blitz

Germany glad to have Lehmann after Japan blitz

Rediff.com31 May 2006

The Arsenal goalkeeper kept out a half dozen chances from Japanese players in Tuesday's World Cup warm-up.

Cricket Buzz: Former England skipper Collingwood calls time on career

Cricket Buzz: Former England skipper Collingwood calls time on career

Rediff.com13 Sep 2018

Collingwood, 42, became the first England captain to win a trophy at a global tournament when he guided them to the ICC World T20 in 2010. He was part of three Ashes series wins over Australia before retiring from international cricket in 2011.

The JINX Shabana Wants to BREAK!

The JINX Shabana Wants to BREAK!

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

'My entire house turn their backs on me when a cricket match is happening.' 'The minute I look at the TV screen, an Indian player gets out.' 'So if I do enter the room, I have to sit with my back to the TV.'

Shooting with SRK, Rani

Shooting with SRK, Rani

Rediff.com3 Aug 2006

White House backs Neera Tanden as Republicans oppose her nomination

White House backs Neera Tanden as Republicans oppose her nomination

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

The White House and the Indian-American community are solidly backing the nomination of Neera Tanden as the director of Office of Management and Budget, describing her as the most appropriate candidate to hold the position.

Football: Benzema sends Real on top; Juve climb into third

Football: Benzema sends Real on top; Juve climb into third

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

A first-half double from Karim Benzema helped Real Madrid cruise to a 3-0 victory away to Cadiz that moved them top of La Liga.

Bundesliga season expected to resume mid-May

Bundesliga season expected to resume mid-May

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

Regional leaders in Bavaria and North Rhine Westphalia said on Monday that any league resumption would be without fans and that there would be no action before May 9.

6 Republican Senators join Dems in support of Trump's impeachment

6 Republican Senators join Dems in support of Trump's impeachment

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Six Republican Senators joined their Democratic colleagues in the United States Senate on Tuesday to vote that the impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump is constitutional.

Debutant keeper Pant scripts another special record

Debutant keeper Pant scripts another special record

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

Pant is also the first Asian wicket-keeper to take five catches in an innings on Test debut.