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Melania forces exit of senior White House aide

Melania forces exit of senior White House aide

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

Ricardel is believed to have entered into confrontation with the first lady's staff during her trip to Africa last month.

Another terror attack likely in Kabul: US national security team tells Biden

Another terror attack likely in Kabul: US national security team tells Biden

Rediff.com28 Aug 2021

"They advised the President and Vice President that another terror attack in Kabul is likely, but that they are taking maximum force protection measures at the Kabul Airport," a White House official said.

Trump returns to White House, removes mask for photo-op

Trump returns to White House, removes mask for photo-op

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

In a mass email to his supporters after his arrival at the White House, Trump asked them not to be afraid of COVID-19. "I'm telling you: Don't be afraid of COVID. Don't let it dominate your life! This is the greatest country in the world and under the Trump Administration, we have developed some really great drugs and knowledge. WE WILL BEAT THIS, TOGETHER!" he said.

We are one American family: Obama in US mosque

We are one American family: Obama in US mosque

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

Amid growing anti-Muslim rhetoric in the US poll campaign, President Barack Obama today made his first visit to a mosque as part of his effort to assure the religious minority of their safety and security and celebrate religious diversity of the country.

Parts of White House evacuated after bomb threat

Parts of White House evacuated after bomb threat

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

White House reporters were evacuated from the media briefing room in the middle of press conference by the presidential spokesperson Josh Earnest, after law enforcement agencies received a bomb threat call.

Melania, Ivanka do what Trump had criticised Michelle for

Melania, Ivanka do what Trump had criticised Michelle for

Rediff.com21 May 2017

United States First Lady Melania Trump decided not to wear a headscarf while accompanying her husband President Donald Trump on his first state visit to Saudi Arabia.

Pix: When US House voted to impeach President Trump

Pix: When US House voted to impeach President Trump

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

With the Capitol secured by armed National Guard troops inside and out, the House voted 232-197 to impeach Trump.

In US Congress, Modi makes strong push for UN reform

In US Congress, Modi makes strong push for UN reform

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday made a strong push for reforming multilateral institutions, including the United Nations, and spoke glowingly of India's ties with the United States, saying the two countries stand at a new dawn in their relationship that will not only shape their destiny but also that of the world.

Comedian Joan Rivers passes away at 81

Comedian Joan Rivers passes away at 81

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

The funeral will be held at temple Emanu-El in New York City, it has been revealed.

Brett Kavanaugh sworn in as US Supreme Court Judge

Brett Kavanaugh sworn in as US Supreme Court Judge

Rediff.com7 Oct 2018

Even as he was being sworn in inside the Supreme Court, scores of people protested across the street at the Capitol.

CNN journalist barred from White House after spar with Trump

CNN journalist barred from White House after spar with Trump

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

The US president called Jim Acosta a 'rude, terrible person' after he refused to give up a microphone while trying to ask a question.

Spain's Rahm survives to claim Augusta Masters

Spain's Rahm survives to claim Augusta Masters

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

He also reclaims the number one world ranking from defending champion Scottie Scheffler.

US, China can solve all global problems together: Trump

US, China can solve all global problems together: Trump

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

I look forward to many years of success and friendship, working together to solve not only our problems, but world problems and problems of great danger and security, says President Trump in Beijing.

'King Xi' extends imperial welcome to Trump

'King Xi' extends imperial welcome to Trump

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

Donald Trump on Wednesday started his maiden visit to Beijing with both sides inking deals worth $9 billion.

Trump arrives in Washington for inauguration

Trump arrives in Washington for inauguration

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

Joined by his family, wife Melania, daughter Ivanka and sons Don and Eric, Trump will take the oath of office as the leader of the world's most powerful nation on Friday as hundreds of thousands of people descend on Washington to both support and protest his inauguration.

Flash! White House lifts ban on cameras, selfies encouraged

Flash! White House lifts ban on cameras, selfies encouraged

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

The White House on Wednesday lifted its longstanding ban on cameras and taking photos on its public tours.

Must See: Obama's favourite BOOKS of 2019

Must See: Obama's favourite BOOKS of 2019

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

Barack Obama recently unveiled his list of 19 favourite books from 2019.

Nikki Haley promises to cut aid to China, Pakistan

Nikki Haley promises to cut aid to China, Pakistan

Rediff.com26 Feb 2023

She said that America spent $46 billion on foreign aid last year, which is given to countries like China, Pakistan, and Iraq.

Trump sacks Secretary of State Tillerson; CIA chief to replace him

Trump sacks Secretary of State Tillerson; CIA chief to replace him

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

Trump also announced the appointment of Gina Haspel to head the Central Intelligence Agency -- the first woman selected for the agency's top post.

PHOTOS: The storming of US Capitol

PHOTOS: The storming of US Capitol

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

The police, outnumbered by the maskless protesters, had a tough time in managing the mob, as hundreds of protesters breached security and entered the Capitol building

'I outworked anybody who ever ran for office': Trump at inaugural dinner

'I outworked anybody who ever ran for office': Trump at inaugural dinner

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

Even before assuming the United States President's office, Donald Trump has boasted about his election victory, his re-election prospects, re-prided himself for picking a "great" Cabinet and showered confidence on the capabilities of his son-in-law to broker peace in the volatile Middle East.

Hasan Minhaj denied entry to 'Howdy Modi' event

Hasan Minhaj denied entry to 'Howdy Modi' event

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

The popular Indian-origin comic faced a lot of heat on social media for his episodes on Indian elections and the clampdown in Kashmir after the abrogation of Article 370 ahead Indian Independence Day.

Rishi Is Ready For The Race of His Life

Rishi Is Ready For The Race of His Life

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

Rishi Sunak on Wednesday clinched his place for the final leg of the race to succeed Boris Johnson as leader of Britain's Conservative party and prime minister, and will go head-to-head with Foreign Secretary Liz Truss.

Indian American teen scientists impress Obama

Indian American teen scientists impress Obama

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

Obama said these young scientists and engineers teach something beyond the specific topics that they're exploring.

'I don't remember': Trump mocks Kavanaugh accuser Ford at rally

'I don't remember': Trump mocks Kavanaugh accuser Ford at rally

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

The US president, in his address to his supporters in Mississippi raised doubts over the allegations of Ford, as a result of which the lives of Kavanaugh is in tatters, he said.

Trump signs $350-bn arms deal with Saudi Arabia

Trump signs $350-bn arms deal with Saudi Arabia

Rediff.com21 May 2017

The deal was hailed by the White House as 'a significant expansion of (the) security relationship'.

US polls held during one of worst COVID-19 phases

US polls held during one of worst COVID-19 phases

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

Over 20 states have set weekly case records, and more than 40 states are seeing a pattern of growing known infections. On Tuesday, hospitalisations in the United States topped 50,000 for the first time since August 7.

2016 US poll: Trump orders declassification of documents

2016 US poll: Trump orders declassification of documents

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

Tim Murtaugh, Trump 2020 communications director, in a statement said now it is known that Hillary Clinton hatched a plan to divert attention away from her use of a private email server by falsely tying then-candidate Donald Trump to Russia.

PHOTOS: Trump lays wreath at Arlington National Cemetery

PHOTOS: Trump lays wreath at Arlington National Cemetery

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

Trump along with Vice President-elect Mike Pence laid wreaths on the Tomb of the Unknowns at the Arlington National Cemetry in Washington

Will it be a Clinton victory? 9 polls say yes!

Will it be a Clinton victory? 9 polls say yes!

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

With America just a day away from electing a new president -- Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton -- nine polls show that Clinton is in charge of the race with just hours to go.

Trump impeached by US House, faces Senate trial

Trump impeached by US House, faces Senate trial

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

The 1st article of impeachment, abuse of power, was on party lines with 230 to 197 votes, while the 2nd, obstruction to the Congress, was voted 229-198.

PHOTOS: There couldn't be a cuter family than this!

PHOTOS: There couldn't be a cuter family than this!

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

He was a great Commander-in-Chief, but he was also a great dad and a great husband and these photos will surely give you some #familygoals.

Low expectations from first face-to-face Biden-Xi meeting at G20 Summit

Low expectations from first face-to-face Biden-Xi meeting at G20 Summit

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

Rather, cold reactions are expected considering the contentious issues the US is bound to raise -- Taiwan, human rights, and North Korea.

Trump claims Modi praised him for 'great job' in COVID-19 testing

Trump claims Modi praised him for 'great job' in COVID-19 testing

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

"By far, we've tested more people than India, than many, many big countries put together. India is second (in coronavirus testing after the US). We're 44 million tests ahead of India. They have 1.5 billion people. And Prime Minister Modi calls me and says, what a job you've done with testing," Trump said at an election rally in Reno, Nevada.

Trump apologises to Kavanaugh family for their 'terrible suffering'

Trump apologises to Kavanaugh family for their 'terrible suffering'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

Kavanaugh told the audience that all his new law clerks at the Supreme Court were women -- a first in the history of the Supreme Court.

Pannun 'Plot': 'Biden has received a wake up call'

Pannun 'Plot': 'Biden has received a wake up call'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

'US officials must grapple with the possibility that one of its closest partners attempted an extrajudicial killing on its soil.' 'This is not something that friends typically do to friends.'

At joint US Congress session, Modi's veiled attack on China, Pak

At joint US Congress session, Modi's veiled attack on China, Pak

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Prime Minister Modi also made a veiled reference to China, saying the global order is based on the respect for the principles of the UN Charter, peaceful resolution of disputes, and respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Obama gives warm welcome to 'bro' British PM Cameron

Obama gives warm welcome to 'bro' British PM Cameron

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

United States President Barack Obama and British Prime Minister David Cameron had a working dinner on Thursday night at the White House as Cameron began a two-day visit.

Trump rallies led to 700 COVID-19 deaths: Study

Trump rallies led to 700 COVID-19 deaths: Study

Rediff.com1 Nov 2020

In the study titled 'The Effects of Large Group Meetings on the Spread of COVID-19: The Case of Trump Rallies', researchers concluded 18 rallies by Trump held between June 20 and September 22 "ultimately resulted in more than 30,000 incremental confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 'likely led to more than 700 deaths', which may not necessarily have been among attendees.

Thousands protest across US major cities defying curfew

Thousands protest across US major cities defying curfew

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

African-American George Floyd's death on May 25 has sparked civil unrest that has since spread nationwide.