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PHOTOS: Hillary's angry outburst at Benghazi grilling

PHOTOS: Hillary's angry outburst at Benghazi grilling

Rediff.com24 Jan 2013

An emotional Hillary Clinton took personal responsibility for the attack on the US consulate in Benghazi that killed her Ambassador to Libya, as she answered questions from lawmakers during her much-awaited Congressional testimony over the September 11 incident.

Khan had contacts with 20 countries: IAEA

Khan had contacts with 20 countries: IAEA

Rediff.com8 Jul 2004

"This work could not be the work of Khan alone," Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency Mohammed El Baradei said.

Musharraf investigating nuclear claims: US

Musharraf investigating nuclear claims: US

Rediff.com7 Jan 2004

Pakistan allegedly was the source of the centrifuge design technology in Libya's nuclear programme.

Why Priyanka Chopra is upset

Why Priyanka Chopra is upset

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

The temporary ban to the US has affected the actress.

'No comparison between Rafale and China's J-20s'

'No comparison between Rafale and China's J-20s'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

'Rafale is much more advanced and lethal than the current fighter aircraft available with China. The timing of the arrival of the jets is perfect'

IOC may revamp Libyan refineries

IOC may revamp Libyan refineries

Rediff.com17 Jun 2004

After Nigeria, Libya has invited Indian oil firms to operate its old refineries after investing in their revamp and has offered New Delhi rights to explore oil in the country.

In PIX: Life and times of Colonel Muammar Gaddafi

In PIX: Life and times of Colonel Muammar Gaddafi

Rediff.com21 Oct 2011

Colonel Muammar Gaddafi, a dictator who ruled Libya for 42 years, was on Thursday shot and killed by rebels in his hometown of Sirte. The narcissistic leader backed terrorism and became United States public enemy number one.

Pakistan could be put on immigration ban list in future, says White House

Pakistan could be put on immigration ban list in future, says White House

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

This is for the first time that the Trump administration has publicly acknowledged about considering putting Pakistan into that list.

World Cup in Africa still possible

World Cup in Africa still possible

Rediff.com21 Nov 2003

FIFA president Sepp Blatter said two African nations could co-host the 2010 football event.

Kin of IS-captured teachers plead government for quick return

Kin of IS-captured teachers plead government for quick return

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

Wives of the two Hyderabad-based professors -- Gopikrishna and Ch Balram -- who are held captive by Islamic State terror group since July 29, also met External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Union Urban Development Minister M Venkaiah Naidu.

US Supreme Court partially reinstates Trump's travel ban

US Supreme Court partially reinstates Trump's travel ban

Rediff.com26 Jun 2017

The apex also agreed to hear the government's appeal of lower court rulings blocking the immigration order from taking effect nationwide, reports the Hill. The court will take up the case in October.

Initial assessment on Benghazi attack incorrect: Rice

Initial assessment on Benghazi attack incorrect: Rice

Rediff.com28 Nov 2012

United States Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice conceded before Republican senators that the initial assessment she gave of the attack on American consulate facilities in Benghazi was "incorrect" but said she had never intended to mislead the nation.

South Africa to host 2010 World Cup

South Africa to host 2010 World Cup

Rediff.com15 May 2004

FIFA nears 2010 World Cup decision

FIFA nears 2010 World Cup decision

Rediff.com15 May 2004

Clinton to testify on Benghazi consulate attack on Jan 22

Clinton to testify on Benghazi consulate attack on Jan 22

Rediff.com9 Jan 2013

The United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will testify before key Congressional committees on January 22, on the deadly militant attack on a US Consulate in Benghazi, in which the US Ambassador to Libya and three other American were killed.

Romney criticises Biden on Benghazi consulate attack

Romney criticises Biden on Benghazi consulate attack

Rediff.com13 Oct 2012

Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney has accused the Obama administration of contradicting itself and "doubling down on denial" about the true origins of the assault on the US Consulate in Benghazi that killed American envoy to Libya.

FLASHBACK: US embassies, diplomats under attack

FLASHBACK: US embassies, diplomats under attack

Rediff.com14 Sep 2012

United States President Barack Obama ordered tighter security at American diplomatic posts around the world following the attack on the consulate in Libya that left four Americans dead, including Ambassador Chris Stevens and the the embassy in Cairo. Security threats to US diplomatic missions overseas have always been a concern. Rediff.com takes a look at the dark history of American embassies and consulates abroad.

Govt bans oil trade with ISIS-linked organisations

Govt bans oil trade with ISIS-linked organisations

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

Iraq has urged the international community to help prevent ISIS from gleaning profits from oil smuggling

Why did Trump cancel the summit with Kim?

Why did Trump cancel the summit with Kim?

Rediff.com25 May 2018

'Trump forgets that Kim is not one who likes to be treated publicly as a pauper; he wants to come to the table as an equal, and from a position of perceived strength, not as a suppliant,' says Dr Rajaram Panda.

Oil faces big monthly loss on slowing economic growth, oversupply

Oil faces big monthly loss on slowing economic growth, oversupply

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

Both crude benchmarks are now down around 20 per cent since their last peak in June

Did ISI use NATO-trained terrorists to spread NE panic?

Did ISI use NATO-trained terrorists to spread NE panic?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2012

While the Indian government has blamed Pakistan for morphing images and spreading them to create panic among the members of the northeastern community, the other side to this story is quite alarming. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

India assumes UNSC presidency

India assumes UNSC presidency

Rediff.com1 Nov 2012

India, which assumed the rotating presidency of the UN Security Council on Thursday, hopes to reach out to other nations in garnering support for expansion of the world body's top decision-making arm besides seeking a comprehensive anti-piracy strategy to tackle the maritime menace.

Time to change course in the Middle East: Romney

Time to change course in the Middle East: Romney

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney plans pursue a more aggressive policy toward the Middle East, sharply different from that of United States President Barack Obama on Iran, Syria and Libya.

Will not rest till we track Benghazi attackers: Clinton

Will not rest till we track Benghazi attackers: Clinton

Rediff.com4 Oct 2012

The United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Wednesday vowed that the United States would not rest until it probes the attack on its consulate in Benghazi and tracks down those who killed "our people", but cautioned against jumping to any conclusion.

US foreign policy under Obama in disarray: Romney campaign

US foreign policy under Obama in disarray: Romney campaign

Rediff.com25 Sep 2012

The Romney campaign, shifting its line of attack on Barack Obama, has accused the United States President of downplaying the killing of its ambassador in Libya as a mere 'bump in the road,' saying the country's foreign policy under his administration is in 'disarray.'The Middle East of today, which is experiencing a series of anti-American protests, looks like the Tehran of 1979, Republican Vice Presidential candidate Congressman Paul Ryan, alleged.

US forms panel to investigate Benghazi consulate attack

US forms panel to investigate Benghazi consulate attack

Rediff.com21 Sep 2012

The US has formed a panel to investigate the attack on the United States consulate in Benghazi that killed Ambassador to Libya Christopher Stevens and three other American officials.

Attack on Benghazi consulate was a terror act: US official

Attack on Benghazi consulate was a terror act: US official

Rediff.com20 Sep 2012

A top United States intelligence official on Thursday said the attack on its consulate in Benghazi, in which US Ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens and three other Americans were killed, was an act of terror.

Google India has blocked access to anti-Islam film: Govt

Google India has blocked access to anti-Islam film: Govt

Rediff.com16 Sep 2012

Google India has blocked access to an anti-Islam film that has triggered violence in many countries and led to the killing of the United States ambassador in Libya, the government said on Sunday.

Al Qaeda calls for more attacks on US missions

Al Qaeda calls for more attacks on US missions

Rediff.com16 Sep 2012

Amid growing anti-United States protests, the Al Qaeda has called for fresh attacks on American missions and personnel in the Arab world and the West, as Washington faced resistance from Gulf nations in sending marines to reinforce security of its embassies there and ordered non-essential staff in Sudan and Tunisia to leave.

Protestors attack US consulate in Chennai

Protestors attack US consulate in Chennai

Rediff.com15 Sep 2012

The United States consulate in Chennai was attacked on Friday evening by an angry mob to protest against a controversial anti-Islam video.

No actionable intelligence prior to Benghazi attack: US

No actionable intelligence prior to Benghazi attack: US

Rediff.com15 Sep 2012

The United States termed as "false" reports that it had ignored advance intelligence about possible attacks on its diplomatic mission in Benghazi which left American ambassador to Libya dead.

UN chief strongly condemns 'hateful' anti-Islam film

UN chief strongly condemns 'hateful' anti-Islam film

Rediff.com14 Sep 2012

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon strongly condemned a controversial film deemed offensive to Islam that has sparked anti-American protests across the Middle East, saying the "hateful" film appears to be a deliberate attempt to cause bloodshed.

Benghazi attack: US explains what went wrong

Benghazi attack: US explains what went wrong

Rediff.com4 Feb 2013

United States Defence Secretary Leon Panetta on Sunday defended the administration's response to last year's terrorist attack on the US consulate in Benghazi that claimed the life of the US ambassador to Libya.

323 Indians, 7 Maldivians evacuated from coronavirus-hit Wuhan

323 Indians, 7 Maldivians evacuated from coronavirus-hit Wuhan

Rediff.com2 Feb 2020

Air India's jumbo B747 made two flights to Wuhan city -- the ground zero of the coronavirus epidemic that has killed more than 300 people, infected 14,380 others and spread to 25 countries, including India, the United States and the United Kingdom.

Mediterranean shipwrecks kill 700 migrants

Mediterranean shipwrecks kill 700 migrants

Rediff.com30 May 2016

Up to 700 migrants, including 40 children, are feared to have died this week while crossing the Mediterranean, based on the accounts that survivors told aid workers once they reached safety.

Pakistan most critical foreign policy issue: ex-CIA officer

Pakistan most critical foreign policy issue: ex-CIA officer

Rediff.com22 Oct 2012

In an op-ed in Daily Beast, former CIA officer Bruce Riedel issued a strong warning to the two candidates that Pakistan is more important foreign policy issue than Libya, the Middle East or the attack on the US Consulate in Benghazi.

US will not retreat from the Arab World, says Clinton

US will not retreat from the Arab World, says Clinton

Rediff.com13 Oct 2012

Undeterred by the recent anti-US protests in the Arab world which has resulted in the killing of the American ambassador to Libya, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has ruled out its retreat from the Arab World.

Libyan PM Mustafa Abu Shagur forced to step down

Libyan PM Mustafa Abu Shagur forced to step down

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

Libya's parliament has passed a no-confidence vote in the newly-elected Prime Minister Mustafa Abu Shagur, dismissing him from his post.

Film no excuse for 'attack' on US: Obama

Film no excuse for 'attack' on US: Obama

Rediff.com25 Sep 2012

President Barack Obama on Tuesday invoked the words of Mahatma Gandhi in his address to the United Nations General Assembly as he remembered United States envoy to Libya who was killed in violent protests that erupted in the aftermath of an anti-Islam film, saying the 'crude and disgusting' video was no excuse for an 'attack on America'.

Was commando-style attack on US consulate planned?

Was commando-style attack on US consulate planned?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2012

The events in the coming days and weeks may take a course similar to what happened in the Islamic world after the publication of caricatures in a Danish newspaper in September 2005, notes B Raman.