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Abu Abbas, hijacker of Achille Lauro, dead

Abu Abbas, hijacker of Achille Lauro, dead

Rediff.com10 Mar 2004

The mastermind of the 1985 hijacking of the Italian ship died while in American custody in Iraq.

Mecca Cola debuts in Israel

Mecca Cola debuts in Israel

Rediff.com3 Aug 2004

Mecca Cola, a softdrink that promises to fight "American capitalism and Zionism" has gone on sale in parts of Israel for the first time with the company pledging a share of profits to "the children of Palestine."

Trump visits Pittsburgh synagogue, meets widow of one of the shooting victims

Trump visits Pittsburgh synagogue, meets widow of one of the shooting victims

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

At the synagogue, the US President met with Rabbi Myers. While inside the synagogue, the first couple lit candles in honour of each of those killed.

Trump recognises Jerusalem as Israel's capital

Trump recognises Jerusalem as Israel's capital

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

He ordered to start the process of moving the United States embassy from Tel Aviv to the holy city.

'Mr Nice Guy' replaces Mahathir

'Mr Nice Guy' replaces Mahathir

Rediff.com31 Oct 2003

Mahathir Mohamad, 77, is credited with putting Malaysia in the front rank of newly industrialized countries.

Tillerson declines to host Ramazan reception

Tillerson declines to host Ramazan reception

Rediff.com28 May 2017

The White House and State Department commemorate other religious traditions, including a Jewish Passover Seder, as well as Christmas and Easter holidays.

Film fest for soccer fans in Mumbai

Film fest for soccer fans in Mumbai

Rediff.com2 Nov 2004

'Moving the Goalpost', a series of short films that focus on the role which soccer plays in the lives of Britain's football fans, would be held at the British Council auditorium in Mumbai on November 29-30.

Who Got the Bofors Money?

Who Got the Bofors Money?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

The Congress kept sheltering Quattrochi, and the BJP was more intent on shielding the Hinduja brothers. The fact is that the two roads crisscrossed, and neither the truth prevailed nor did the law take its course, says Mohan Guruswamy.

Lord Swraj Paul's son ties the knot

Lord Swraj Paul's son ties the knot

Rediff.com11 Oct 2004

The marriage was solemnised near the statue of Lord Paul's daughter Ambika, who died of leukaemia in 1968.

At least 37 dead in Egypt blasts

At least 37 dead in Egypt blasts

Rediff.com8 Oct 2004

'God told me to contest the election'

'God told me to contest the election'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

By becoming the first woman ever to contest a Lok Sabha election in Mizoram, Lalthlamuani has already made history.

Making billions on Islamic art

Making billions on Islamic art

Rediff.com21 Mar 2005

Modi in Israel: Why you should care

Modi in Israel: Why you should care

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

'Previous governments in India had reservations about working with Israel.' 'Modi has shed this tag.' 'Disengaging itself from its traditional and ideological foreign policy approach in the Middle East shall serve India's long-term interests.' Rajaram Panda explains why the significance of Modi's visit to the Jewish nation goes beyond markers like the first-ever visit to Israel by an Indian PM and 25 years of diplomatic ties.

Opposition to move privilege motions against Swaraj in RS

Opposition to move privilege motions against Swaraj in RS

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

The opposition claimed that Swaraj misinformed the House on India's foreign policy.

Red carpet welcome awaits Netanyahu in Modi's home state

Red carpet welcome awaits Netanyahu in Modi's home state

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

Before Netanyahu, the PM has hosted Japanese premier Shinzo Abe and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Ahmedabad.

India to lay out red carpet for Netanyahu

India to lay out red carpet for Netanyahu

Rediff.com12 Jan 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be reciprocating the reception he received from the Israeli PM during his visit last July, report Archis Mohan & PTI.

10 books to look forward to in 2018

10 books to look forward to in 2018

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

There are several books that Aakar Patel wishes were being written but aren't. Fortunately, there's plenty coming up this year that he's eagerly awaiting.

How to be a bigot

How to be a bigot

Rediff.com11 May 2019

'In this season of inspired mean-spirited campaigning, it still seemed remarkable that we are more likely to learn civics lessons from school children than our leaders,' says Rahul Jacob.

Modi in Israel is making all the waves

Modi in Israel is making all the waves

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

Before winding up his 'historic and groundbreaking' visit to Israel, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday visited the Indian cemetery at Haifa and then enjoyed a stroll on Olga beach with his 'good friend' Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Here are the best scenes on Day 3 of the PM's visit.

Al-Qaeda claims Istanbul blasts

Al-Qaeda claims Istanbul blasts

Rediff.com17 Nov 2003

PM Modi most liked world leader on Facebook: Study

PM Modi most liked world leader on Facebook: Study

Rediff.com2 May 2018

43.2 million people follow the Indian premier on the social media platform.

Paris enters race for 2024 Olympic Games hosting

Paris enters race for 2024 Olympic Games hosting

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Paris will be competing for the 2024 honours with cities including Boston, Hamburg and Rome, which lost out to Paris in the bidding contest when the French capital last got to host the games in 1924.

NYT slams Trump's silence on Kansas shooting

NYT slams Trump's silence on Kansas shooting

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

By keeping mum on the killing of an Indian engineer in Kansas, President Donald Trump has "stoked" hate crime in America, NYT said in its editorial.

Euro 2016: Germany's Boateng bars family due to security risk in France

Euro 2016: Germany's Boateng bars family due to security risk in France

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

A Germany footballer who was playing in Paris in November when suicide bombers launched an attack outside the stadium has barred his family from Euro 2016 matches due to security concerns. "My family and my children will not come to the stadium. The risk is too big," Jerome Boateng, who will play for his national side at the European Championship that starts in France on Friday, told Sport Bild magazine. "It is sad having to deal with such issues but many things have happened that make you think about it," the central defender said.

European Commission building among targets of militants

European Commission building among targets of militants

Rediff.com21 Sep 2014

The European Commission, the high-profile building that houses several thousand officials of the 28-nation European Union, was among the targets of ISIS linked militants returning from Syria, according to media reports.

Meet the desert cats: Israel's battle-ready female fighters

Meet the desert cats: Israel's battle-ready female fighters

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Formed in 2004, the mixed-sex Karakal combat battalion, named after a desert cat of the same name, is based in the Negev desert on the border with Egypt and Jordan and composed of both male and female soldiers of both Jewish and Arab descent.

Former Israeli President Shimon Peres 'serious but stable' after stroke

Former Israeli President Shimon Peres 'serious but stable' after stroke

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

He won the 1994 Nobel Peace Prize for his work in reaching an interim peace agreement with the Palestinians.

It's an odd world out there! Here are 10 moments that prove it

It's an odd world out there! Here are 10 moments that prove it

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

Here's your weekly digest of odd, crazy moments from around the world

Flights, OCI cards: PM's gifts to Indian diaspora in Israel

Flights, OCI cards: PM's gifts to Indian diaspora in Israel

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

Narendra Modi addressed the Indian diaspora at the Tel Aviv Convention Centre at an event which was also attended by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Modi wants Trump to deliver on US visit

Modi wants Trump to deliver on US visit

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

Delhi doesn't want Modi to invest his substantial political capital to help Trump without the visit yielding positive results for India.

Terror, economic ties high on agenda for PM Modi's Israel visit

Terror, economic ties high on agenda for PM Modi's Israel visit

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

On the eve of his unprecedented visit to Israel, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said he will discuss with his counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu the common challenges like terrorism and ways to boost the economic ties.

General Jake: One of the greatest Indians I've known

General Jake: One of the greatest Indians I've known

Rediff.com16 Jan 2016

'His Promised Land was India.' Shekhar Gupta salutes General J F R Jacob, the incredible soldier who passed into the ages this week.

Headley to reveal 26/11 planning to Mumbai court tomorrow

Headley to reveal 26/11 planning to Mumbai court tomorrow

Rediff.com7 Feb 2016

Headley, 55, was pardoned on December 10 and made an approver by additional sessions judge G A Sanap who presides over special cases related to terrorism, including those under the now repealed Terrorists and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act.

Ukraine says detained man planned attacks on Euro soccer championship

Ukraine says detained man planned attacks on Euro soccer championship

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

Ukraine's state security service said on Monday a French citizen detained in late May on the border with Poland had been planning attacks in France to coincide with the Euro 2016 soccer championship it is hosting. The Ukrainian border guard service reported on Saturday that the unnamed 25-year-old had been arrested with an arsenal of weapons and explosives including rocket launchers and Kalashnikov assault rifles in his vehicle. SBU chief Vasyl Hrytsak said the man had made contact with armed groups in Ukraine with the aim of buying weapons and explosives. In Paris, a French police source said a raid on the suspect's home in France had uncovered ingredients for homemade explosives. His intended targets included Jewish and Muslim places of worship and buildings involved with the soccer tournament, Hrytsak said. French government administration buildings, including those dealing with tax collection, were also a target "The Frenchman spoke negatively about his government's actions, mass immigration, the spread of Islam and globalisation, and also talked about plans to carry out several terrorist attacks," Hrytsak told journalists.