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WHO literally a pipe organ for China: Trump

WHO literally a pipe organ for China: Trump

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

Trump has launched an investigation into the WHO's role in the spread of coronavirus and have accused it of siding with China during the pandemic.

'This is not the apocalypse': Obama to White House staffers on Trump win

'This is not the apocalypse': Obama to White House staffers on Trump win

Rediff.com20 Nov 2016

"I don't believe in apocalyptic -- until the apocalypse comes. I think nothing is the end of the world until the end of the world," said the US President.

Inside the Trump Presidential Twitter Library

Inside the Trump Presidential Twitter Library

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

We all know United States President Donald Trump's preferred way of communicating directly with his fellow Americans is through tweets. And to celebrate 'The Donald's' tweets, the people at The Daily Show With Trevor Noah have put together the Donald J Trump Presidential Twitter Library -- a kind of museum dedicated solely to Trump tweets. The pop-up museum was free to enter, and ran from June 14-16. Its Washington, DC debut was timed to coincide with the US president's 73rd birthday. The pop-up installation has already been shown in Miami, Austin, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, and New York City. Take a glimpse.

Trump tests negative for coronavirus

Trump tests negative for coronavirus

Rediff.com15 Mar 2020

Trump had taken the coronavirus test on Friday night. The results came out in less than 24 hours.

Kerala reports India's first monkeypox case, Centre rushes high-level team

Kerala reports India's first monkeypox case, Centre rushes high-level team

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

A person who returned to Kerala from abroad and was hospitalised after showing signs of monkeypox tested positive for the disease, state Health Minister Veena George said on Thursday.

US House to move ahead with Trump's impeachment: Speaker Pelosi

US House to move ahead with Trump's impeachment: Speaker Pelosi

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

Trump and the White House has described this as an impeachment hoax. White House asserted that the president has done no wrong.

'President' Trump urged to banish Bannon

'President' Trump urged to banish Bannon

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

Expressing deep concern over sudden spurt in hate crimes against ethnic and religious minorities, several top lawmakers have asked President-elect Donald Trump to rescind his recent appointment of Stephen K Bannon as his chief strategist.

Trump meets N Korean envoy, to meet Kim in Singapore on June 12

Trump meets N Korean envoy, to meet Kim in Singapore on June 12

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

Kim Yong Chol delivered a letter from the North Korean leader to Trump.

Singh, Sharif to meet in New York on September 29

Singh, Sharif to meet in New York on September 29

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

Ending days of speculation over their meeting, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will meet his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif on September 29 in New York at the hotel where Singh will stay during his United States visit.

'Lockdown improves Adelaide's chances of hosting India Test'

'Lockdown improves Adelaide's chances of hosting India Test'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

The six-day lockdown in South Australia to contain COVID-19 cases has improved Adelaide's chances of remaining the venue of the first day-night Test between India and Australia from December 17 even though the situation remains fluid

Trump bans Federal agencies from contracting H-1B visa holders

Trump bans Federal agencies from contracting H-1B visa holders

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

Trump told reporters that his administration will not tolerate firing of hardworking Americans in pursuit of cheap foreign labour.

New York Times tops Trump's 'Fake News' awards

New York Times tops Trump's 'Fake News' awards

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

Among other recipient of the US President's unique award were ABC News, CNN, Time and The Washington Post.

Trump 'wrong' president for US: Michelle Obama

Trump 'wrong' president for US: Michelle Obama

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

The former first lady urged those who did not come out to vote in 2016 to make their vote count this time.

Trump hasn't grown into the job because he can't: Obama

Trump hasn't grown into the job because he can't: Obama

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

Obama said that both Biden and Harris have the experience needed to get things done and they have concrete policies that will turn their vision of a better, fairer, stronger country into reality.

Paul Ryan elected US Speaker of the House

Paul Ryan elected US Speaker of the House

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

Paul Ryan, the former Republican vice presidential nominee, was on Thursday elected and sworn in as the new Speaker of the US House of Representatives, which is similar to Indian Parliament's lower house, the Lok Sabha.

Who will TIME pick as its person of the year?

Who will TIME pick as its person of the year?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

United States President Trump has been nominated along side his arch nemesis dictator Kim Jong-un.

It's horrible: Trump on Pulwama terror attack

It's horrible: Trump on Pulwama terror attack

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

"It would be wonderful if they (India and Pakistan) get along," Trump said.

Trump's Terminological Inexactitude on Kashmir

Trump's Terminological Inexactitude on Kashmir

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

'Whether it was a habitual expression of post truth or an open offer to India and Pakistan, even Imran Khan could not have believed it,' says Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

What Did Modi's Washington Visit Achieve?

What Did Modi's Washington Visit Achieve?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

The only thing that may salvage Narendra Modi's trip to the US is his meetings with CEOs, such as those of Blackstone, First Solar, Qualcomm, Adobe, and General Atomics, asserts Rajeev Srinivasan.

2nd Trump-Kim meet in February, announces White House

2nd Trump-Kim meet in February, announces White House

Rediff.com19 Jan 2019

Trump met North Korean envoy to discuss about Kim's unfulfilled pledge to dismantle nuclear weapons programmes.

Modi not in 'good mood' over border row with China: Trump

Modi not in 'good mood' over border row with China: Trump

Rediff.com29 May 2020

Trump on Wednesday said in a tweet that he was "ready, willing and able to mediate" between the two countries.

7 Obama speeches that made us go 'wow'

7 Obama speeches that made us go 'wow'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

Few leaders have been more defined by their speeches as the current leader of the free world.

US suspends travel from Europe for 30 days amid coronavirus scare

US suspends travel from Europe for 30 days amid coronavirus scare

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

The president said the European Union has "failed to take the same precautions" as his administration had implemented to contain the coronavirus outbreak.

Imran Khan in US, will meet Trump on Monday

Imran Khan in US, will meet Trump on Monday

Rediff.com21 Jul 2019

Nawaz Sharif was the last Pakistani prime minister to visit the US on an official trip in October 2015.

Hafiz Saeed's arrest result of US 'great pressure': Trump

Hafiz Saeed's arrest result of US 'great pressure': Trump

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

'After a ten year search, the so-called 'mastermind' of the Mumbai Terror attacks has been arrested in Pakistan. Great pressure has been exerted over the last two years to find him!' said Trump who is scheduled to meet Khan at his Oval Office on Monday, July 22.

Biden-Harris will make US socialist country: Republican leaders

Biden-Harris will make US socialist country: Republican leaders

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

On the first night of the Republican National Convention on Monday, senior party leaders during their prime-time address said that the future of America was in danger if the November 3 polls resulted in the defeat of US President Donald Trump.

Biden secures Democratic presidential nomination to challenge Trump

Biden secures Democratic presidential nomination to challenge Trump

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

Biden, 77, who served as vice president of the US for eight years from January 2009 to January 2017, would deliver his acceptance speech on Thursday.

Manmohan Singh leaves Frankfurt for home

Manmohan Singh leaves Frankfurt for home

Rediff.com1 Oct 2013

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday left for home after an overnight halt here while on his way back from the US where he held talks with President Barack Obama and met his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif, besides addressing the United Nations General Assembly.

Dr Singh and Obama vow to derail terror machine

Dr Singh and Obama vow to derail terror machine

Rediff.com28 Sep 2013

The United States has joined India in condemning the terror strike in Jammu, with the two countries vowing to consolidate their efforts to eliminate terrorist safe havens and calling on Pakistan to bring to justice the perpetrators of the 2008 Mumbai attack.

We will destroy IS or anyone that tries to harm us: Obama

We will destroy IS or anyone that tries to harm us: Obama

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

Reaffirming his commitment to destroy the Islamic State, United States President Barack Obama said America will destroy any militant organisation that tried to harm its people but ruled out sending large scale troops on the ground as done in the case of Afghanistan and Iraq.

Some elements of Trump's temperament won't serve him well: Obama

Some elements of Trump's temperament won't serve him well: Obama

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

Obama had earlier said that Trump was temperamentally unfit to be the President.

Trump celebrates Diwali, leaves out Hindus in tweet

Trump celebrates Diwali, leaves out Hindus in tweet

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

Trump hosted Diwali celebrations in the historic Roosevelt Room of the White House which was attended by prominent Indian-Americans, Indian-origin administration and diplomatic officials.

Behind the scenes at Obama's state dinners

Behind the scenes at Obama's state dinners

Rediff.com23 Oct 2016

United States President Barack Obama hosted the 14th and final formal State Arrival Ceremony and State Dinner on October 18. Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi and his wife Agnese Landini were welcomed to the White House with a grand reception. To mark this momentous occasion, Chief White House photographer decided to share glimpses from some of the other state dinners hosted by the Obama administration over the last eight years.

It is possible California shootings were terror-related, says Obama

It is possible California shootings were terror-related, says Obama

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

US President Barack Obama on Thursday did not rule out the possibility that the California shooting that killed 14 people was a terrorist act.

England to play Windies, Pakistan as part of Test Championship next year

England to play Windies, Pakistan as part of Test Championship next year

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

The competition involves the nine top-ranked Test nations competing in a league between July 2019 and April 2021, with the top two sides progressing to the final which will be held in England in June 2021.

India's food security concern at WTO needs solution: Modi

India's food security concern at WTO needs solution: Modi

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

India's food security concern at WTO needs solution: Modi

The spectacular photos of the month: April

The spectacular photos of the month: April

Rediff.com3 May 2018

Here's a glimpse of all that happened around the world last month, in 14 images.

End of my presidency: Trump's first reaction to Mueller's appointment

End of my presidency: Trump's first reaction to Mueller's appointment

Rediff.com19 Apr 2019

After Sessions delivered the news, "the president slumped back in his chair," the report said, citing notes from Hunt. "Oh my God. This is terrible. This is the end of my presidency. I'm f****d," Trump said, according to the report.

'Strategic considerations behind frequent Modi-Obama meetings'

'Strategic considerations behind frequent Modi-Obama meetings'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

Strategic consideration were the reasons behind frequent meetings between United States President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chinese state-run media said on Wednesday and cautioned India that it cannot rise by "containing" China or picking one side against the other.

Obama vows to support India's fight against Pak-based terror

Obama vows to support India's fight against Pak-based terror

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

The American side also committed itself to treat Pathankot attack at par with 26/11 terror strike in terms of ensuring punishment to perpetrators based in Pakistan.