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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.

PIX: Conway's double ton on debut hoists NZ on Day 2

PIX: Conway's double ton on debut hoists NZ on Day 2

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

England finished day two on 111-2 and trail New Zealand by 267 runs in the first innings of the first Test after Devon Conway's double ton took the game away from the home side on Thursday.

CA, Cummins receive flak over Langer departure

CA, Cummins receive flak over Langer departure

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

Australia also won last year's Twenty20 World Cup for the first time under Langer but there have been reports of player discontent over his coaching style.

US House to vote on Trump impeachment on Wednesday

US House to vote on Trump impeachment on Wednesday

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

The Democrats have enough votes to impeach the president in the House, which requires a simple majority. But the Senate, where the Republicans have a razor-thin 51-50 majority -- requires votes of two-third of the members to remove the president out of the office.

Trump acquitted by US Senate in 2nd impeachment trial

Trump acquitted by US Senate in 2nd impeachment trial

Rediff.com14 Feb 2021

Following four days of the impeachment trial, the 100-member Senate voted to impeach Trump by 57-43 votes, 10 votes short of the two-thirds majority needed for conviction.

Marsh keen to improve before making Test team

Marsh keen to improve before making Test team

Rediff.com3 Feb 2012

Mitch Marsh has said that he is in no hurry to make his entry into the Australian Test team in the wake of failures from his older brother, Test batsman Shaun.

PHOTOS: Inside US Capitol as riots raged outside

PHOTOS: Inside US Capitol as riots raged outside

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

The US Congress could certify just 12 Electoral College votes on Wednesday before pro-Trump rioters stormed the US Capitol, interrupting a joint session of Congress where lawmakers were set to certify President-elect Joe Biden's win.

Injury rules Johnson out of Kings XI's initial CLT20 matches

Injury rules Johnson out of Kings XI's initial CLT20 matches

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

Cricket Australia on Wednesday said fast bowler Mitchell Johnson will not immediately join Kings XI Punjab in India for the Oppo Champions League Twenty20 due to a rib injury.

Australia's Stoinis to miss Pakistan game, Mitchell Marsh flown in as cover

Australia's Stoinis to miss Pakistan game, Mitchell Marsh flown in as cover

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

The defending champions won their opening two games against Afghanistan and West Indies.

Australia ready with 'different plans' for India, says Lyon

Australia ready with 'different plans' for India, says Lyon

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

Despite the recent injury setbacks, senior off-spinner Nathan Lyon believes that the current Australian team is the 'tightest group' that he has been a part of and is certainly in a much better space than what it was two years back, when India triumphed 1-2 in Tests.

US seeks immediate restoration of democratically elected govt in Myanmar

US seeks immediate restoration of democratically elected govt in Myanmar

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

The United States has demanded the immediate and full restoration of the democratically elected government in Myanmar and said that America stands with the elected representatives of the Asian nation.

With momentum in mind, Aus go unchanged for remainder of Test series

With momentum in mind, Aus go unchanged for remainder of Test series

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

Melbourne will host the traditional Boxing Day Test before the final match is played at the Sydney Cricket Ground from January 3.

Pietersen's injury a 'blessing in disguise' for Dhoni?

Pietersen's injury a 'blessing in disguise' for Dhoni?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2016

Rising Pune Supergiants' skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni has said that his team-mate Kevin Pietersen's injury could turn out be a 'blessing in disguise'.

How breakfast sledge sparked Starc

How breakfast sledge sparked Starc

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

Starc took 4-43 as Australia cruised to a 64-run victory at Lord's on Tuesday to qualify for the semi-finals

Janet Yellen becomes US' 1st woman treasury secretary

Janet Yellen becomes US' 1st woman treasury secretary

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

Yellen, 74, was confirmed by the Senate in a broad bipartisan support of 84-15 votes on Monday. Both the Democratic and the Republican parties have 50 members in the 100-seat Senate.

Trump impeachment trial in Senate to begin on Feb 8

Trump impeachment trial in Senate to begin on Feb 8

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

Schumer said the house managers will come to read the article of impeachment at 7 pm on Monday. Members will then be sworn in the next day.

8 players who will miss IPL 2021

8 players who will miss IPL 2021

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

With days left for IPL 2021 to kick off, several key players will miss the biggest show in the cricketing universe.

Want to swim with turtles?

Want to swim with turtles?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

Ride a horse in water, experience aboriginal culture and breakfast with kangaroos.

Amy Winehouse in wax

Amy Winehouse in wax

Rediff.com24 Jul 2008

The waxwork has the Rehab singer dressed in the same outfit that she wore to the Brit awards -- a yellow mini-dress and black high-heels. Her parents, Mitch and Janis, unveiled the model, 'complete with trademark beehive and sailor tattoos'.

Australia to go retro against India

Australia to go retro against India

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

Hosts Australia will pull on a classic uniform from the 1980s featuring green strip on bright gold top and pants when they take on India in the three-match ODI series.

PHOTOS: Australia down England to regain T20I top ranking

PHOTOS: Australia down England to regain T20I top ranking

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

Australia avoided a series whitewash as they survived a mid-innings wobble to beat England by five wickets in the third T20 international and regain their top-ranking in the sport's shortest format on Tuesday.

IPL: Dew factor plays role in CSK win

IPL: Dew factor plays role in CSK win

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

'We knew it would get easier as the game progresses. We bat quite deep -- until 9 -- and knew we could accelerate in the last few overs'

Injury worries for Australia before Boxing Day Test

Injury worries for Australia before Boxing Day Test

Rediff.com21 Dec 2014

Injuries worries to in-form opener David Warner and allrounder Mitch Marsh may affect Australia's plans.

New Zealand's Boult, Latham doubtful starters for India series

New Zealand's Boult, Latham doubtful starters for India series

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

Latham was just one of three players to have broken bones on the tour, with opening bowler Trent Boult sustaining a fracture in his right hand during the second Test in Melbourne.

Will Mike Pence steal the election for Trump today?

Will Mike Pence steal the election for Trump today?

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

Vice President Mike Pence has told Donald Trump that he lacked the power to challenge President-elect Joe Biden's victory in the November 3 election despite the US president's insistence that he did not, according to a media report.

Obama's clean air policy to benefit India and China

Obama's clean air policy to benefit India and China

Rediff.com4 Jun 2014

The path breaking clean energy policy unveiled by the Obama administration would put the US at a disadvantage against countries like India and China, top US lawmakers and policy advocacy groups have said.

Trump lawyers call impeachment trial unconstitutional

Trump lawyers call impeachment trial unconstitutional

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

The provisions do not apply to Trump, "since he is no longer 'President,'" his lawyers say.

PHOTOS: Serena, Aussie cricket stars celebrate Christmas

PHOTOS: Serena, Aussie cricket stars celebrate Christmas

Rediff.com25 Dec 2017

Tennis legend Serena Williams spent her first Christmas with her 3-month-old daughter, Alexis Olympia.

New Zealand sweat on ailing Williamson and Nicholls

New Zealand sweat on ailing Williamson and Nicholls

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

'He's obviously a great leader amongst this group and he's passionate about this group so if there's any chance of him playing, even if it is a small chance, I'm sure he'll play'

US house impeaches Trump for inciting insurrection at Capitol

US house impeaches Trump for inciting insurrection at Capitol

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

The US House of Representatives impeached President Donald Trump by 232 to 197 votes for his role in last week's Capitol Hill riot, making him the first president in American history to be impeached twice.

PHOTOS: Marsh, Whiteman send India 'A' bowlers on leather hunt

PHOTOS: Marsh, Whiteman send India 'A' bowlers on leather hunt

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

Sam Whiteman and Mitch Marsh shared a record-breaking 371-run stand as Australia A zoomed past India A's first innings score, leading by 47 runs on the third day of the four-day unofficial match in Brisbane.

Violence never wins, says US Vice President Pence

Violence never wins, says US Vice President Pence

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

'To those who wreaked havoc in our Capitol today, You did not win. Violence never wins. Freedom wins. And this is still the people's house.'

Legends? Great Australian team? Oz media hails complete Ashes win

Legends? Great Australian team? Oz media hails complete Ashes win

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

Australia hailed the most complete Ashes triumph in nearly 137 years of cricketing rivalry with England on Monday, the media paying tribute to the 'unlikely heroes' who claimed a 5-0 series sweep.

Olympic swim champ won't be silenced by new FINA rules

Olympic swim champ won't be silenced by new FINA rules

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

'Athletes are always entitled to freedom of speech and when we detect that something is wrong and there's cheating, then why shouldn't we have a voice?'

'Indian Americans are professionals at creating problems for themselves''

'Indian Americans are professionals at creating problems for themselves''

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

When I knocked on doors (while campaigning), Indian Americans talked more about politics in India -- and I had to tell them this was about elections in New Jersey.

Australian speedsters intimidated Indian batsmen, and how!

Australian speedsters intimidated Indian batsmen, and how!

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

Mitchell Johnson was assigned a specific role to "intimidate" Indian batsmen. The seamer delivered a searing spell of extreme pace, Australia captain George Bailey revealed.

'Biden knows Kamala is ready to be President'

'Biden knows Kamala is ready to be President'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

'She'll probably be leading some significant portfolio from the White House, the way that Vice President Biden did in the Obama White House.'

Confident Faulkner eyes return to Australian Test squad

Confident Faulkner eyes return to Australian Test squad

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

Australian all-rounder James Faulkner has stated that he is confident of making a return to the Test squad following his selection in the 15-man squad for the World Cup .

Can't focus too much on Russell: Fleming

Can't focus too much on Russell: Fleming

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

Whether it's spin or seam at the end you've to be accurate against hitters like Russell, Dhoni, Pollard and Pandya. It's no different really, the pressure is always on in the last few over

'India has quality player like Mayank to replace Rohit'

'India has quality player like Mayank to replace Rohit'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

Mayank Agarwal is likely to open with Shikhar Dhawan in Rohit's absence in the ODI series beginning on Friday.