News for 'President George W Bush'

'Jihadis cannot take over Pakistan'

'Jihadis cannot take over Pakistan'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2006

'I think it is extremely naive for anyone to think that terrorism can be completely eliminated anywhere in the world. However, as far as cross-border terrorism specific to Ind-Pak goes, Musharraf has made a difference.'

Blair, Bush to visit Baghdad

Blair, Bush to visit Baghdad

Rediff.com16 May 2004

They will try to reassure Iraqis that the West condemned torture of Iraqi prisoners.

US recognises Kosovo as independent state

US recognises Kosovo as independent state

Rediff.com19 Feb 2008

Nine years ago, the international community, led by the North America Treaty Organisation, acted to end brutal attacks on the Kosovar Albanian population. This timely international intervention ended the violence, leading to a United Nations Security Council decision to suspend Belgrade's governance and place Kosovo under interim UN administration.

Iraq casualties hurting support for Bush

Iraq casualties hurting support for Bush

Rediff.com22 Jun 2004

Only half the country now approves of the way Bush is managing the US war on terrorism, down 13 points since April, according to the Washington Post-ABC poll.

US hard to defend: Bush

US hard to defend: Bush

Rediff.com22 Apr 2004

'Our intelligence is good. It's just never perfect...' he said.

Bush nominates envoy to Iraq

Bush nominates envoy to Iraq

Rediff.com20 Apr 2004

If confirmed by the senate, John Negroponte would head what might become the largest US embassy in the world in terms of manpower.

Bush pledges 'full support' to India

Bush pledges 'full support' to India

Rediff.com30 Nov 2008

Terrorists will not have the last word and the financial capital of India will continue to be the "centre of commerce and prosperity," Bush said at the South Lawn of the White House upon his return from Camp David. "We pledge the full support of the United States as India investigates these attacks, brings the guilty to justice and sustains its democratic way of life."

Will bring al Qaeda to justice: Bush

Will bring al Qaeda to justice: Bush

Rediff.com7 Aug 2007

Bush said the US is in constant communications with the Pakistan government over the issue.

Bush names Jamshed Choksy to humanities council

Bush names Jamshed Choksy to humanities council

Rediff.com8 Feb 2008

Bush nominated Mumbai-born Jamshed Kersasp Choksy to the Council, which is part of the National Endowment for the Humanities. The nominations of Choksy and other members to the 26-member body await Senate confirmation. 'It is an honor to have been nominated by the President,' Professor Choksy said. 'If confirmed by the Senate, I look forward to serving this great nation and ensuring the vibrancy of the humanities in our society.'

Bush falls off bike during outing

Bush falls off bike during outing

Rediff.com7 Jul 2005

It was raining lightly at the time. Bush slid on the road, suffering scrapes that later required bandages by the White House physician, a White House spokesman said.

CPM questions PM's 'about turn' on Doha talks

CPM questions PM's 'about turn' on Doha talks

Rediff.com18 Oct 2007

The developing world including India had opposed the Doha Agriculture text as the developed countries had not matched the major concessions announced by the developing nations in the earlier rounds of WTO negotiations. In the Doha round, it was accepted that developed nations would need to make some contribution by reducing agricultural subsidies and providing greater market access.

Don't let radical view hijack N-deal: Ackerman

Don't let radical view hijack N-deal: Ackerman

Rediff.com16 Oct 2007

The lawmaker, who was among the authors of the enabling legislation -- called the Hyde Act -- to facilitate the nuclear agreement, said: "The ball is back in your (India's) court. To those who would try to bully from a minority position, to tell the majority of people what is in their national interests and that if they do not do as that group says, that they are being bullied, are themselves the bullies."

FM, Snow talk cooperation

FM, Snow talk cooperation

Rediff.com10 Nov 2005

Angry scribe flings shoe at Chidambaram

Angry scribe flings shoe at Chidambaram

Rediff.com8 Apr 2009

Months after an infuriated Iraqi scribe flung a shoe at US President George Bush, an angry journalist -- apparently upset over Congress leader Jagdish Tytler being given a clean chit over his alleged role in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots -- flung a shoe at Home Minister Chidambaram during a press conference in New Delhi on Tuesday.

US clarifies Bush's remarks on India

US clarifies Bush's remarks on India

Rediff.com6 May 2008

"We think it is a good thing that countries are developing, that more and more people have higher and higher standards of living," Deputy White House Press Secretary Scott Stanzel said in reply to a question in Washington on Monday. The White House official said, "The point I think is that as you increase your standard of living, the food that you eat can venture more into meats that require more commodities to feed the livestock, which uses more of those commodities, whether

Bush to capitalise on 'rapport' with PM

Bush to capitalise on 'rapport' with PM

Rediff.com25 Oct 2005

US State Department said Bush is keen on strengthening ties with India.

US does not outsource torture: Bush

US does not outsource torture: Bush

Rediff.com7 Dec 2005

Bush did not answer a question on the reports of the Central Intelligence Agency running secret facilities overseas - primarily in Europe - that are known as 'Black Sites.'

Pranab meets Bush, discusses N-deal

Pranab meets Bush, discusses N-deal

Rediff.com25 Mar 2008

External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee met United States President George W Bush at the White House in Washington on Monday and discussed the entire gamut of bilateral ties, including the civil nuclear deal.Bush and Mukherjee are said to have exchanged not only pleasantries but also discussed the width and depth of the United States-India relations that included the civilian nuclear initiative.Specific details of the meeting have not been made available to the media.

Bush to install Bolton as UN ambassador

Bush to install Bolton as UN ambassador

Rediff.com1 Aug 2005

Frustrated by Democrats, United States President George W Bush will on Monday circumvent the Senate and install embattled nominee John Bolton to be ambassador to the United Nations, a senior administration official said.

Paul Wolfowitz to head World Bank

Paul Wolfowitz to head World Bank

Rediff.com16 Mar 2005

 'Bush out of step with most Americans'

'Bush out of step with most Americans'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2005

While his approval ratings remain high, a poll reveals most Americans think President Bush does not share their priorities on domestic and foreign issues.

'We need better systems of risk management'

'We need better systems of risk management'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2008

The financial crisis, which a year ago seemed to be localised in one part of the financial system in the US, has exploded into a systemic crisis

Bush rules out ceasefire in Gaza

Bush rules out ceasefire in Gaza

Rediff.com6 Jan 2009

"I know people are saying, 'Let us have a cease-fire'. And those are noble ambitions. But any cease-fire must have the conditions in it so that Hamas does not use Gaza as a place from which to launch rockets," Bush said in a media availability following a meeting with the Sudanese Vice President.

In NY, Prachanda shows he too is changing

In NY, Prachanda shows he too is changing

Rediff.com26 Sep 2008

The leader who three years ago was an ultra-Left wing underground leader was today talking with pragmatism and wisdom about dreams and peace. Karl Marx's foot soldier is now talking like a student of Dr Manmohan Singh's class on market economy

He was not AWOL: Laura Bush

He was not AWOL: Laura Bush

Rediff.com19 Feb 2004

Bush outlines moon, Mars plans

Bush outlines moon, Mars plans

Rediff.com15 Jan 2004

Bush supports inquiry into Saddam execution tape

Bush supports inquiry into Saddam execution tape

Rediff.com5 Jan 2007

According to a report from Baghdad, Iraqi authorities are questioning at least two guards suspected of involvement in the taunting and filming.

Bush rules out pullout from Iraq

Bush rules out pullout from Iraq

Rediff.com1 Sep 2006

Bush, Kerry neck-and-neck: Opinion polls

Bush, Kerry neck-and-neck: Opinion polls

Rediff.com31 Aug 2004

Forty-eight per cent of likely voters questioned in an ABC News-Washington Post survey said they would vote for Bush while 48 per cent opted for Kerry.

Bush asks Myanmar to accept US help

Bush asks Myanmar to accept US help

Rediff.com7 May 2008

"Our message is to the military rulers: Let the US come to help you, help the people. Our hearts go out to the people of Burma. We want to help them deal with this terrible disaster. At the same time, of course, we want them to live in a free society," Bush said. President George W Bush on Tuesday asked Myanmar's military junta to allow the United States to provide disaster relief to thousands of people, who were left homeless by the devastating cyclone,

Kerry draws flak for anti-BPO stance

Kerry draws flak for anti-BPO stance

Rediff.com16 Feb 2004

As the debate on outsourcing dominates the presidential election campaign in the United States, a leading economist has termed Democratic nominee John Kerry's opposition to American companies moving jobs overseas as faulty economics.

US: Arrested IIT alumnus's sentencing postponed

US: Arrested IIT alumnus's sentencing postponed

Rediff.com11 Dec 2009

The sentencing of Indian Institute of Technology alumnus Vikram Buddhi, who has been in prison since 2006 for posting hate messages against former president George Bush has been postponed for Friday by a US court. The sentence hearing for 38-year-old PhD student of Purdue University was postponed on Thursday as the judge said there are certain other legal issues that need to be addressed.

US: Arrested IIT alumnus asks for lawyer's removal

US: Arrested IIT alumnus asks for lawyer's removal

Rediff.com10 Dec 2009

Indian Institute of Technology alumnus Vikram Buddhi, convicted for posting hate messages against former President George Bush, on Thursday said he wanted to fire his lawyer as he appeared in a court here for his sentencing.

'Climate change will cause food shortage in India'

'Climate change will cause food shortage in India'

Rediff.com6 May 2008

According to the WHO, Himalayan glaciers are shrinking due to global warming at the rate of 10 to 15 meters per year, which would affect the water supply in India. River Ganga is expected to lose two-third of its July to September flow resulting in change in the productivity of arable land. These changes will in turn affect one-third of India's irrigated land. Water shortage will affect more than 500 million people, it said.

'Sonia, Dalai Lama among world's most influential'

'Sonia, Dalai Lama among world's most influential'

Rediff.com1 May 2008

Sonia Gandhi, chief of India's key ruling alliance member Congress party, and Ratan Tata, who heads one of the country's top business houses, have been named in a list of 100 most influential in the world by Time magazine. The list also includes international figures like Tibetan leader Dalai Lama, US President George Bush as well as three presidential aspirants Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama and John McCain, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair.