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WC updates: Uruguayan Cunha to referee France versus Belgium semi-final

WC updates: Uruguayan Cunha to referee France versus Belgium semi-final

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

Croatia's Football Federation (HNS) sacked Ognjen Vukojevic, a member of the national team's coaching staff, over a "glory to Ukraine" video posted after Croatia beat Russia in the World Cup quarter-finals, HNS said in a statement on Monday.

'Very good deal' with North Korea is in the making: Trump

'Very good deal' with North Korea is in the making: Trump

Rediff.com10 Mar 2018

Trump is all set to meet Kim by May.

Al Qaeda's bid to bomb US aircraft foiled

Al Qaeda's bid to bomb US aircraft foiled

Rediff.com8 May 2012

A non-metallic explosive device that could have passed through airport security unnoticed like the one used in the failed attempt to bomb a Detroit-bound jet in 2009 by underwear bomber Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab was recovered, the official said.

Google triggers Persian Gulf controversy

Google triggers Persian Gulf controversy

Rediff.com7 May 2012

Iran has lashed out at search engine giant Google for leaving the body of water separating it from the Arabian Peninsula nameless on its online map service.

Nuclear war may break out any time, warns North Korea

Nuclear war may break out any time, warns North Korea

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

North Korea had recently called on its citizens to be ready for a nation-wide struggle against 'war thirsty' Trump.

How Hong Kong has changed in 15 years

How Hong Kong has changed in 15 years

Rediff.com3 Jul 2012

China resumed sovereignty of Hong Kong from Britain in 1997.

PIX: Aamir-Sanjeeda's fun Hong Kong holiday

PIX: Aamir-Sanjeeda's fun Hong Kong holiday

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

It's time to discover Hong Kong with them.

King of the forest ruled over his realm till the end

King of the forest ruled over his realm till the end

Rediff.com4 Jun 2012

An old Asiatic lion, who ruled literally like a king in the Dedkadi range of Gir forest on the Saurashtra peninsula of Gujarat, died on Sunday. The cause, according to forest authorities, was an attack of pneumonia coupled with old age

Al Qaeda threat forces US to shut 22 embassies

Al Qaeda threat forces US to shut 22 embassies

Rediff.com4 Aug 2013

The United States has increased security at all its major airports and railway stations, and has taken a number of measures, that include temporary closure of its 22 diplomatic missions, following a "very specific" Al Qaeda threat emanating from the Arabian Peninsula.

Trump at it again, says 'North Korea won't be around much longer'

Trump at it again, says 'North Korea won't be around much longer'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2017

Trump and Kim have traded increasingly threatening and personal insults as Pyongyang races towards its goal of developing a nuclear-tipped missile capable of reaching the US.

How India missed the opportunity in the Maldives

How India missed the opportunity in the Maldives

Rediff.com17 Feb 2012

India's decision to fall back on an Islamic and authoritarian government to protect and promote its interests is a sad commentary on its neighbourhood policy, says T P Sreenivasan.

Timeline of Trump-Kim summit

Timeline of Trump-Kim summit

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

On June 12, history was made when United States President Donald Trump shook hands with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and had extensive talks at Capella Hotel in Singapore. However, this meet has come after several twists and turns. Following is the chronology of key events leading to a historic summit between the two leaders.

Awlaki death may trigger anti-US attacks worldwide

Awlaki death may trigger anti-US attacks worldwide

Rediff.com2 Oct 2011

Al Qaeda's top spiritual leader Anwar al-Awlaki's killing in a drone strike in Yemen could provide motivation for anti-American attacks globally by those seeking to avenge his death, the State Department has said, issuing a worldwide travel alert for its citizens.

Markets snap three-day losing streak; banking stocks lead

Markets snap three-day losing streak; banking stocks lead

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

The S&P BSE Midcap and S&P BSE Smallcap indices gained 0.4% and 1%, respectively

US, UK evacuate nationals from Yemen amid Qaeda threat

US, UK evacuate nationals from Yemen amid Qaeda threat

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

The United States on Tuesday evacuated nearly 90 Americans from Yemen, while the Britain has withdrawn all diplomatic staff in the country amid a worldwide terror alert linked to electronic intercepts from Al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri, ordering a major attack since 9/11.

Table Tennis: Koreas form unified team at world championships

Table Tennis: Koreas form unified team at world championships

Rediff.com4 May 2018

The two Koreas will field a combined women's team at the table tennis world championships after the nations decided not to compete against each other in the quarter-finals, the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) said on Thursday.

In PIX: Life by the mighty Brahmaputra

In PIX: Life by the mighty Brahmaputra

Rediff.com3 Nov 2011

It originates in the Tibetan Himalayas and enters the Indian landmass at Upper Siang in Arunachal Pradesh before flowing east to west through the entire stretch of Assam valley towards its final destination the Bay of Bengal.

Pak-based terror groups named in BRICS declaration for first time

Pak-based terror groups named in BRICS declaration for first time

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

The BRICS also called upon all nations to adopt a comprehensive approach in combating terrorism including countering radicalisation and blocking terror financing sources.

Sydney Opera House photo in Qaeda mag raises fears

Sydney Opera House photo in Qaeda mag raises fears

Rediff.com22 Jul 2011

The image of the iconic Sydney Opera House in an Al-Qaeda magazine on terrorism and bomb-making has raised concerns about Australian links to the terror organisation.

Travel: Five reasons to visit Hong Kong and Macau

Travel: Five reasons to visit Hong Kong and Macau

Rediff.com18 Oct 2011

There are many reasons why one would visit these two Chinese territories, but here are my recommendations, says Lakshmi Sharath.

US may have killed Awlaki, but not his ideas: Al Qaeda

US may have killed Awlaki, but not his ideas: Al Qaeda

Rediff.com11 Oct 2011

"We confirm to the jihadi Ummah that is uprising against oppression, the martyrdom of the mujahid heroic sheikh Abu Abdul Rahman Anwar bin Nasser al-Awlaki," the US-based monitoring group SITE Intelligence quoted an Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula statement issued on jihadist websites as saying.

Trump receives 'nice' letter from Kim, hopes to meet N Korean leader 'soon'

Trump receives 'nice' letter from Kim, hopes to meet N Korean leader 'soon'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

'Thank you to Chairman Kim Jong Un for keeping your word & starting the process of sending home the remains of our great and beloved missing fallen'

Top Al Qaeda cleric Awlaki killed in Yemen

Top Al Qaeda cleric Awlaki killed in Yemen

Rediff.com30 Sep 2011

Anwar al-Awlaki, the public face of Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, has been killed, the Yemeni defence ministry announced on Friday, signalling another major setback to the terror network after the death of Osama bin Laden in Pakistan.

The Made in China Review

The Made in China Review

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

Made In China is puerile, flimsy film-making, sighs Sukanya Verma.

China seeks high-speed rail link between Kunming and Kolkata

China seeks high-speed rail link between Kunming and Kolkata

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

The 2800 kilometer rail route could be a critical component for the Bangladesh-China-India-Myanmar corridor that seeks cross border trade and flow of people

Osama's death: Terror groups turn 'deathly silent'

Osama's death: Terror groups turn 'deathly silent'

Rediff.com2 May 2011

A hushed silence has descended on the terror groups in their hotbed in Pakistan's lawless tribal belt close to Afghanistan after the slaying of the world's most wanted terrorist Osama bin Laden, with US intelligence saying that militant chatter lines had gone dead.

South Korea backs India's NSG membership bid

South Korea backs India's NSG membership bid

Rediff.com18 May 2015

The PM also welcomed South Korea's efforts to maintain peace and stability of the Korean Peninsula.

Bahrain: Saudi forces roll in to restore order

Bahrain: Saudi forces roll in to restore order

Rediff.com14 Mar 2011

Saudi Arabian forces on Monday entered the strife-torn Bahrain after two days of clashes between police and protesters mounted the most serious challenge to the Island's royal family. "More than 1,000 Saudi troops have entered Bahrain," the BBC reported, quoting a top Saudi official. The report said that the troops were part of Gulf Countries Peninsula Shield Force.

Trump hails 'great leader' Kim Jong-un at Hanoi summit

Trump hails 'great leader' Kim Jong-un at Hanoi summit

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

The two leaders met for a second summit in Vietnam's Hanoi and Trump made these comments during a dinner with Kim.

Kim vows complete denuclearisation at historic summit with Trump

Kim vows complete denuclearisation at historic summit with Trump

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

The summit at Sentosa -- the first between the two countries -- is a turnaround of relations between the US president, 71, and the North Korean leader, 34, after a long-running exchange of threats and insults.

US warplane flew less than 100 km from Shanghai: Report

US warplane flew less than 100 km from Shanghai: Report

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

It was the 12th day in a row that US military planes have approached the mainland coast, the report said.

Cargo terror plot was rehearsed in September?

Cargo terror plot was rehearsed in September?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2010

American intelligence officials had intercepted suspicious parcels containing books, papers and compact discs from Yemen to Chicago in September, and they now suspect those packages could have been a dry run for planning the route for the mail bombs last week.

Saudis tip off Europe on Al Qaeda terror strike

Saudis tip off Europe on Al Qaeda terror strike

Rediff.com18 Oct 2010

The warning of a potential attack by Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula was received 'in the last few hours', the French Interior Minister Brice Hortefeux told a European television network.

Trump praises India at UNGA; says US rejects globalism

Trump praises India at UNGA; says US rejects globalism

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

He said the US believes that when nations respect the rights of their neighbours and defend the interests of their people, they can better work together to secure the blessings of safety, prosperity and peace.

Mumbai-based realty cos have near-zero debt

Mumbai-based realty cos have near-zero debt

Rediff.com5 Aug 2011

Land costs constitute 50 to 60 per cent of a project's overall costs.

US offers 'unique' security guarantees if N Korea denuclearises

US offers 'unique' security guarantees if N Korea denuclearises

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

"President Trump believes that Kim has an unprecedented opportunity to change the trajectory of our relationship and bring peace and prosperity to his country," Pompeo said.

Colonel Raja Chari Is Ready for Space

Colonel Raja Chari Is Ready for Space

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

On Sunday morning Eastern US time, four astronauts will zoom into space on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida. Commanding the spaceflight is Raja Chari, a United States Air Force colonel.

G-8 kind of security for DeepVeer wedding!

G-8 kind of security for DeepVeer wedding!

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

Deepika and Ranveer go to extraordinary lengths to ensure privacy. Security is on par with that provided for a meeting of world leaders.

North Korea accuses US President Trump of declaring war

North Korea accuses US President Trump of declaring war

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

Tensions have dramatically risen on the Korean peninsula after North Korea early this month conducted its biggest nuclear test, which its state-run KCNA news agency described as a hydrogen bomb.

The biggest ports of India

The biggest ports of India

Rediff.com8 Oct 2010

India being one of the biggest peninsulas in the world has a long coastline spanning 7600 kilometres. The Government of India planning to invest about $ 20.8 billion in 276 projects which are part of the government's endeavour to expand 13 major ports in the country