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Trump steps up attack on Clinton over email probe

Trump steps up attack on Clinton over email probe

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

With Hillary Clinton's email saga getting murkier, Donald Trump has alleged that the former secretary of state set up an illegal server for the purpose of shielding her "criminal conduct" from public and asserted that the action was "willful, deliberate and purposeful".

Obama-Sharif summit: If daal, keema banter was the measure, an A+

Obama-Sharif summit: If daal, keema banter was the measure, an A+

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

The jury is still out on whether the Obama-Sharif summit managed to repair the trust deficit and mutual suspicions. But if pleasantries and cordiality was the measure of this summit, it receives a resounding A+ grade, says Aziz Haniffa

Modi very keen on downsizing the government: Shourie

Modi very keen on downsizing the government: Shourie

Rediff.com23 May 2014

Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi can and will downsize the government, and the Union Cabinet could be cut by half its present size, Bharatiya Janata Party leader and former Union minister Arun Shourie reveals as explains what could be the new PM's masterplan ahead of Cabinet formation in an exclusive interview to CNN IBN.

Decoding the Modi-Obama chemistry

Decoding the Modi-Obama chemistry

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

Aziz Haniffa/Rediff.com reports from Washington, DC, on what makes Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Barack Obama get along so well.

Michelle, Melania, Jackie: Who gets your vote?

Michelle, Melania, Jackie: Who gets your vote?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

Which of these past, present and future First Ladies has a strong sense of style?

'Sensible' America won't elect Trump as president: Obama

'Sensible' America won't elect Trump as president: Obama

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

Taking a dig at the real estate tycoon, the US president said, "Being president is a serious job. It's not hosting a talk show, or a reality show."

First action in Khashoggi 'killing': US to revoke Saudi visas

First action in Khashoggi 'killing': US to revoke Saudi visas

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

The US has identified at least some of the individuals responsible for Khashoggi's death.

India to begin 2018 England tour with T20Is; 1st Test at Edgbaston

India to begin 2018 England tour with T20Is; 1st Test at Edgbaston

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

The two teams will play three Twenty20 Internationals, starting July 3 at Old Trafford, followed by three One-day Internationals and then the five Tests at the Edgbaston, the Lord's, Trent Bridge, the Rose Bowl and The Oval.

Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore's founding father, dies at 91

Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore's founding father, dies at 91

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore's founding father and first prime minister, died on Monday at the age of 91 of severe pneumonia.

Modi and Trump: Of hugs and handshakes

Modi and Trump: Of hugs and handshakes

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

The camaraderie between two leaders was on full display when they meet at the White House.

From 'likable enough' to lovefest: Obama and Clinton through the years

From 'likable enough' to lovefest: Obama and Clinton through the years

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Take a look back at the two politicos over the years.

India's World Cup team to be picked on April 15

India's World Cup team to be picked on April 15

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

India's 15-member squad for the ICC World Cup will be selected on April 15 in Mumbai.

Trump listening, Modi targets Pak for supporting terrorism

Trump listening, Modi targets Pak for supporting terrorism

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

At the Howdy Modi event, the PM said that the people who cannot even manage their own country are harbouring terrorists and supporting terrorism.

US recognises India as 'major defence partner'

US recognises India as 'major defence partner'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

Under the 'Major Defence Partner' recognition, the US will continue to work toward facilitating technology sharing with India to a level commensurate with that of its closest allies and partners.

Trump slams 'stupid' Obama; Melania vows to be Mother America

Trump slams 'stupid' Obama; Melania vows to be Mother America

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has slammed US President Barack Obama for holding election rallies in support of his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton, describing him as campaigner-in-chief.

Range of tributes to honour Hughes ahead of first Test

Range of tributes to honour Hughes ahead of first Test

Rediff.com7 Dec 2014

Cricket Australia will hold a range of tributes to honour the late Phillip Hughes.

US, China close to striking a 'monumental' trade deal: Trump

US, China close to striking a 'monumental' trade deal: Trump

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

Trump is demanding China to reduce the $375 billion trade deficit and protection of Intellectual Property Rights, technology transfer and more access to American goods to Chinese markets.

PHOTOS: Trump hosts dinner for Modi

PHOTOS: Trump hosts dinner for Modi

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

This was the first dinner hosted for a foreign dignitary at the White House under the Trump administration.

What changed the India-US relationship forever

What changed the India-US relationship forever

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

In the mid-1980s, India and the US struggled to arrive at sufficient confidence for Washington to even sell a supercomputer to India for monsoon prospecting. Now, the most sensitive military technologies, data, and intelligence resources are being shared. This would not have happened without that one, big deal that changed the fundamentals of India-US relations, notes Shekhar Gupta.

Trump signs twin executive orders targeting trade 'cheaters'

Trump signs twin executive orders targeting trade 'cheaters'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2017

The order would ensure that the US fully collects all duties imposed on foreign importers that "cheat".

'Heart-stricken' France mourns worst terror attack in decades

'Heart-stricken' France mourns worst terror attack in decades

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

France is mourning the deadliest attack in the country in four decades in which at least 12 people were shot dead by heavily-armed gunmen shouting Islamist slogans at the office of Charlie Hebdo, a controversial satirical magazine, in Paris.

The Power Rush

The Power Rush

Rediff.com4 Feb 2017

Like Mr Trump, says Kanika Datta, politics tempts many businessmen.

Trump's son-in-law we know, meet some other powerful s-i-l

Trump's son-in-law we know, meet some other powerful s-i-l

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

Sons-in-law are 'in' these days in the circles of power.

Lashkar, JuD get handsome financial aid from Pak: PM told Obama

Lashkar, JuD get handsome financial aid from Pak: PM told Obama

Rediff.com28 Sep 2013

After receiving the United States backing on the issue of terrorism emanating from Pakistan, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will meet Nawaz Sharif in New York on Sunday when he is likely to ask him to rein in terror elements operating from their soil and unleashing violence in India.

In photos: Reliving the Apollo 11 Moon Landing

In photos: Reliving the Apollo 11 Moon Landing

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

Fifty years ago on July 20, 1969 with these words American astronauts Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Edwin "Buzz" E Aldrin made history by becoming the first human beings to set foot on another world -- the moon. It was an event that was watched by millions on television and one that remains etched in all our memories. Collected here are 17 images of that historic mission, a "giant leap for mankind".

Obama asks Sharif: Why has trial of 26/11 accused not started?

Obama asks Sharif: Why has trial of 26/11 accused not started?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

Backing India's concerns over the slow pace of progress in the 26/11 case in Pakistan, United States President Barack Obama on Thursday asked Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif why the trial of Mumbai attackers has not started.

'US, India have cemented an enduring bond of friendship'

'US, India have cemented an enduring bond of friendship'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit will highlight the growing collaboration between India and the US and their "shared leadership" on the world stage, the White House said on the eve of his arrival.

Putting 34 yrs of mistrust behind, US, Iran reach out to each other

Putting 34 yrs of mistrust behind, US, Iran reach out to each other

Rediff.com28 Sep 2013

In a move that may thaw the 34-year-old icy relationship between the United States and Iran, US President Barack Obama on Friday called his Iranian counterpart Hassan Rouhani and "exchanged pleasantries" in a 15-minute conversation.

India blows Obama's diplomacy pipe on Syria, Iran

India blows Obama's diplomacy pipe on Syria, Iran

Rediff.com28 Sep 2013

"I complimented him for his vision, for his courage in giving diplomacy yet another chance," Prime Minister Manmohan Singh told media persons in a joint media interaction with Obama inside the Oval Office of the White House, following an hour long meeting between the two leaders.

SIGNED: Indo-US deal on building nuclear plant

SIGNED: Indo-US deal on building nuclear plant

Rediff.com28 Sep 2013

India and the United States have reached the first commercial agreement on civilian nuclear power, five years after a landmark deal between the two countries was clinched.

Team India sweats it out in training at Adelaide

Team India sweats it out in training at Adelaide

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

With only couple of days left for India to open their cricket World Cup campaign against arch-rivals Pakistan, the team had a gruelling training session in Adelaide on Thursday in preparation for the high-voltage contest.

First Daughters of politics: Ivanka Trump is no first, but...

First Daughters of politics: Ivanka Trump is no first, but...

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

For all the controversy, the concept of prominent First Children is not novel in democracies. So why is Donald Trump's daughter different and discomfiting?

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.

Investment treaty tops Obama's agenda

Investment treaty tops Obama's agenda

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

With India, the last round of talks took place in February 2011.

World Cup Diary: Streakers, 'courtsiders' evicted

World Cup Diary: Streakers, 'courtsiders' evicted

Rediff.com14 Feb 2015

Officials evicted several people from the opening match of the cricket World Cup at Hagley Oval.

What did Modi's US visit achieve?

What did Modi's US visit achieve?

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

'No amount of digression can hide deflect the fact that the PM's visit was badly conceived, planned and executed,' argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Big rallies planned in front of UN, White House to welcome PM Modi

Big rallies planned in front of UN, White House to welcome PM Modi

Rediff.com21 Sep 2014

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 3-day visit to the US, hundreds of Indian-Americans from across the country have joined hands to give him a rousing welcome in front of the United Nations headquarters and the White House.

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

Here's your weekly collection of stories that prove it's a crazy, funny world out there!

Australia tour: Triangular ODI series schedule tweaked to give India rest

Australia tour: Triangular ODI series schedule tweaked to give India rest

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

India will take on Australia in the second ODI of the tri-series, also involving England, on January 18, after Cricket Australia decided to swap the first two matches to give appropriate recovery time to the Indian players following the rescheduling of the four-Test series.

The rise and fall of Trump trade

The rise and fall of Trump trade

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

The trinity of rising stocks, rising yields and rising dollar since Donald Trump's election has already faced a setback.