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Why India refused to back US on Syria

Why India refused to back US on Syria

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

'How can we forget the hoax perpetrated on the UN and on all of us when it was stated in the security council, no less, that Iraq had nuclear weapons?' recalls Ambassador B S Prakash.

What we can learn from the London terror attack

What we can learn from the London terror attack

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

Are we creating videos that can flick on the jihadi switch, asks Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

US Special Forces on alert to strike Al Qaeda targets

US Special Forces on alert to strike Al Qaeda targets

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

After the United States intercepted Al Qaeda's most serious threat in recent years to target its embassies, country's Special Forces have been put on high alert to hit potential targets of the outfit in the Middle East, a media report has said.

Amid London attack, Trump tweets 'we need the travel ban'

Amid London attack, Trump tweets 'we need the travel ban'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2017

The US president's tweet provoked sharp criticism from commentators who saw it as a piece of opportunism at London's expense.

Why Bolton's appointment is dangerous for the world

Why Bolton's appointment is dangerous for the world

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

'Unlike Trump, who has an isolationist approach, Bolton would like to roam around the world, trampling upon any sign of dissent,' says Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Migrant crisis: 'The beginning of a real exodus'

Migrant crisis: 'The beginning of a real exodus'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

European leaders are searching for solutions as conflicts in Syria and Iraq are sending thousands of refugees on dangerous voyages through the Balkans and across the Mediterranean to the 28-nation European Union. Here are the latest developments on the crisis.

OPEC cuts 2015 demand forecast for its oil to lowest in a decade

OPEC cuts 2015 demand forecast for its oil to lowest in a decade

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

These countries are feeling the heat from the US shale oil producers.

Ramzan fervour from across the world

Ramzan fervour from across the world

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

Rediff.com takes a look at the enthralling spectacle that is the month of Ramazan.

Rhythm of Ramzan: A glimpse around the world!

Rhythm of Ramzan: A glimpse around the world!

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

Rediff.com takes a look at the enthralling spectacle that is the month of Ramazan.

Fight against terror continues to be selective

Fight against terror continues to be selective

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

The Al Qaeda, the Islamic State or Daesh, as it is also called, will continue to exploit the fault lines and the many contradictions in the approaches of different countries, says Hardeep Puri.

Hungarian author edges out India's Amitav Ghosh to bag Man Booker prize

Hungarian author edges out India's Amitav Ghosh to bag Man Booker prize

Rediff.com20 May 2015

Hungarian author Laszlo Krasznahorkai won the prize worth worth 60,000 (Rs 59 lakh).

Where are oil prices headed?

Where are oil prices headed?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

OPEC's move to cut output has pushed up oil prices. From here it could go either way: oil could reach $100/barrel or an analysis of demand and supply might follow, say Abheek Barua & Bidisha Ganguly.

Trump, states clash in court over reinstating travel ban

Trump, states clash in court over reinstating travel ban

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

United States President Donald Trump's controversial immigration order on Wednesday faced intense scrutiny as a court of appeals grilled the Trump Administration whether the travel ban unconstitutionally discriminates against Muslims and questioned the arguments that curbs were motivated by national security concerns.

Islamic state's clear and present danger

Islamic state's clear and present danger

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

The time is over when United States President Barack Obama thought he could afford to make a joke about the ISIS.

REWIND: Best images in the past 24 hours

REWIND: Best images in the past 24 hours

Rediff.com5 May 2015

Here's a collection of some of the best photos from around the world shot in the last 24 hours.

US court denies request to restore Trump's travel ban

US court denies request to restore Trump's travel ban

Rediff.com5 Feb 2017

The court asked challengers of the ban respond to the appeal, and for the Justice Department to file a counter-response by Monday.

IS' Twitter 'jihadi' might not be in Bengaluru

IS' Twitter 'jihadi' might not be in Bengaluru

Rediff.com13 Dec 2014

The suspect behind a pro-Islamic State Twitter account followed by foreign jihadis might not be based in Bengaluru as claimed by a British media report.

Migrant ship capsizes off Libyan coast; death toll could rise to 950

Migrant ship capsizes off Libyan coast; death toll could rise to 950

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

The death toll for the worst ever migrant disaster in the Mediterranean could be as high as 950 said reports even as Italy's coastguard coordinated the search for survivors and bodies.

The Rafale is indeed a great deal

The Rafale is indeed a great deal

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

Delivery of a great operational machine must not get affected to settle political scores, says Air Marshal Anil Chopra (retd).

Susan Rice joins White House as national security advisor

Susan Rice joins White House as national security advisor

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

United States President Barack Obama's confidant Susan Rice, the former US ambassador to the United Nations, has joined the White House as the national security advisor.

'Imran appears very meek and almost unhappy'

'Imran appears very meek and almost unhappy'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

'Imran and his government have obviously agreed to be subservient to the military establishment.' 'How can we expect him to take a stand on anything?'

Operation Raahat: India rushes to evacuate 4,000 citizens from Yemen

Operation Raahat: India rushes to evacuate 4,000 citizens from Yemen

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

India on Tuesday night got permission to dock its ship at the Aden harbour for the evacuation of nearly 400 Indians from the sea port city as the government launched a massive air and sea evacuation operation for its over 4,000 nationals in strife-torn Yemen.

Donald Trump reveals plan to defeat Islamic State

Donald Trump reveals plan to defeat Islamic State

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

International cooperation to cut off their funding, expanded intelligence sharing, and cyber warfare to disrupt and disable their propaganda and recruiting is his plan to stop the terror group.

'Who can prove ISIS is popular?'

'Who can prove ISIS is popular?'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

'If ISIS was popular, they don't need to use violence.' 'The strategy of violence is a false interpretation of Islam.' 'The main victims of ISIS violence are Muslims.'

Seeking a better life: Poignant images of migrants at the border

Seeking a better life: Poignant images of migrants at the border

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

Rediff.com brings you images of struggle and hope as migrants attempt to reach European countries.

Why US threats no longer perturb Pakistan

Why US threats no longer perturb Pakistan

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

'If the US intention was to use the FATF platform to isolate Pakistan and impose sanctions against it, that is not going to work when influential countries such as Turkey, Iran, Saudi Arabia, China and Russia will not lend support to the US campaign,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Watch out India, a terror storm is brewing

Watch out India, a terror storm is brewing

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

Countries in the region like Afghanistan, Pakistan and Maldives face serious existential threats from a mix of terrorist groups active in the region and elsewhere

Great Indian democracy provides freedom: Mehbooba

Great Indian democracy provides freedom: Mehbooba

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

In a message to separatists, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday asserted that nothing would be achieved by terrorism and that the "great" Indian democracy provides freedom to make choices unlike countries where democracy ceased to exist.

This is NOT a Muslim ban: Trump defends immigration order

This is NOT a Muslim ban: Trump defends immigration order

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

Defending his controversial executive order on banning people from seven Muslim-majority countries from entering America, United States President Donald Trump has insisted that it is "not a Muslim ban" as is "falsely" reported by the media.

The Arab Spring withers into winter

The Arab Spring withers into winter

Rediff.com30 Aug 2013

Its promise has fallen short before the onslaught of the votaries of the old order and ruthless extremist forces, notes Talmiz Ahmad.

India, Qatar ink 7 agreements to boost cooperation

India, Qatar ink 7 agreements to boost cooperation

Rediff.com5 Jun 2016

Official talks were held between Modi and Seikh Tamim for multi-sectoral partnership and strengthening of Indo-Qatar ties following which the agreements and Memorandums of Understanding were signed on the second day of the Prime Minister's visit.

Time to fight Trump's war on human rights

Time to fight Trump's war on human rights

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

'Responding with outrage is not enough. It is the time, and the responsibility of all who hold those rights dear, to fight back, says Aakar Patel.

Meet India's centenarian WWII hero

Meet India's centenarian WWII hero

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

During the World War, Singh fought alongside the Allied Forces in North West Frontier province, Eritrea, Abyssinia (now Ethiopia), Libya, Egypt and Italy.

Trump accepts Republican nomination, vows to put 'America first'

Trump accepts Republican nomination, vows to put 'America first'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

Trump promised to defeat ISIS and Islamic terrorism, but toned down his previous proposal of a complete ban on entry of Muslims in the country.

Petrol, diesel may get dearer as int'l prices head north

Petrol, diesel may get dearer as int'l prices head north

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

Oil price have started rising as President Barack Obama's efforts to win backing for a military strike against Syria cleared its first hurdle.

Trump orders to keep 'Islamic terrorists out of US'

Trump orders to keep 'Islamic terrorists out of US'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2017

The order also prevents all persons from Iraq, Syria, Iran, Sudan, Libya, Somalia or Yemen from entering the country for 30 days.

US captures prime suspect in Benghazi consulate attack

US captures prime suspect in Benghazi consulate attack

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

The White House has ruled out sending Ahmed Abu Khatallah, a key suspect in the attacks at the United States consulate in Benghazi in September 2012, to the Guantanamo Bay terrorist detention center and asserted that he would be tried through the federal court system.

Taxes, email scandal and more. What happened when Clinton and Trump sparred

Taxes, email scandal and more. What happened when Clinton and Trump sparred

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

The highly anticipated matchup between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump finally happened, and it didn't disappoint. Here are all the highlights from the first presidential debate.

The Murderers who terrorised Britain

The Murderers who terrorised Britain

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

Who were they? What led them to mass murder?

Sensex plunges 305 points on Fed rate hike likelihood, weak rupee

Sensex plunges 305 points on Fed rate hike likelihood, weak rupee

Rediff.com19 May 2016

The S&P BSE Sensex slipped 305 points to end at 25,400 and the Nifty50 dropped 87 points at 7,783.