News for 'President George W Bush'

Karachi blast kills US diplomat, 3 others

Karachi blast kills US diplomat, 3 others

Rediff.com2 Mar 2006

Seventeen others were injured in the car bomb explosion.

Romney's campaign lays groundwork for transition team

Romney's campaign lays groundwork for transition team

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney's campaign team has quietly been preparing itself for the transition to presidency if he manages to defeat incumbent Barack Obama.

'Laggard' Kerry turns to Clinton for advice

'Laggard' Kerry turns to Clinton for advice

Rediff.com6 Sep 2004

Battered in opinion polls by President George W Bush, Democratic challenger John Kerry is now turning to former President Bill Clinton, considered among the best campaigners, for advice on how to reinvigorate his sagging campaign

US may not rock the Pak boat

US may not rock the Pak boat

Rediff.com6 Feb 2007

Although Washington has concerns about political continuity in a post-Musharraf Pakistan, it needs to push ahead with the war on terrorism -- and is not interested in rocking the boat at this time.

Over tea, Obama and Modi crack the nuclear deal

Over tea, Obama and Modi crack the nuclear deal

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

India and the United States on Sunday achieved a breakthrough in operationalisation of the stalled nuclear deal

Pakistan may abandon gas pipeline

Pakistan may abandon gas pipeline

Rediff.com12 Sep 2005

President Musharraf will discuss the matter with President Bush in New York.

Manmohan Singh had very good visit: US

Manmohan Singh had very good visit: US

Rediff.com26 Jul 2005

Manmohan Singh had very good visit: US

What's the new World Bank chief like?

What's the new World Bank chief like?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2007

Robert B Zoellick will succeed Paul Wolfowitz as the 11th president of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, or the World Bank, for a five-year term from July 1, 2007.

The Dr Manmohan Singh interview

The Dr Manmohan Singh interview

Rediff.com1 Mar 2006

Dr Singh said an agreement on the civilian nuclear deal would be President Bush's "great contribution" to ending India's isolation from the world nuclear order.

India is a 'natural partner'

India is a 'natural partner'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2006

President George W Bush spoke to members of the Asia Society at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Washington on February 22, a day before he left for a trip to Southeast Asia.

Musharraf to visit US for a week from Sept 19

Musharraf to visit US for a week from Sept 19

Rediff.com8 Sep 2004

Musharrraf will be addressing the UN besides meeting George Bush and Manmohan Singh.

US warns Pakistan of action if attacks continue

US warns Pakistan of action if attacks continue

Rediff.com3 Aug 2008

Bush confronted Pakistan Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani last week during his Washington visit with evidence of involvement by the ISI in the deadly July 7 attack on the Indian embassy in Kabul, which left nearly 60 people, includingfour Indians, dead, The Sunday Times reported. The US president warned Pakistan of "serious action" if one more attack in Afghanistan or elsewhere is traced back to it, the report said.

Gilani for multi-pronged strategy to combat terror

Gilani for multi-pronged strategy to combat terror

Rediff.com29 Jul 2008

Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, who met US President George W Bush in Washington on Monday, did not rule out adding more muscle to military operations in the war on terror while Bush said Islamabad must do "more" on this front.

Obama to go into Pakistan unilaterally

Obama to go into Pakistan unilaterally

Rediff.com16 Jul 2008

Obama repeated what he has been saying since last August in an interview on CNN stressing that in order to effectively deal with Al Qaeda, the US has to have a stronger relationship with the new government in Pakistan unlike the way the Bush administration had placed all the eggs in the basket of President Pervez Musharraf.

Arafat not immune to attacks: Sharon

Arafat not immune to attacks: Sharon

Rediff.com24 Apr 2004

'I promised President Bush three years ago not to attack Arafat, but I am no longer bound by that promise,' he said.

US working with India to promote democracy in Asia

US working with India to promote democracy in Asia

Rediff.com2 May 2008

Expressing concern over the situations in Tibet and Myanmar, President George W Bush has said that the United States is working with India to promote democracy and peace throughout Asia. welcome the recent statements by the Chinese government expressing its willingness to meet with representatives of the Dalai Lama -- precisely what I have suggested to President Hu Jintao do," Bush said. "My administration has tightened sanctions on the military regime in Burma," Bush said.

US poll: Osama tape effect unknown

US poll: Osama tape effect unknown

Rediff.com1 Nov 2004

President George W Bush, during his campaign trail, tried to press home with voters his advantage on fighting terrorism and depict main rival John Kerry as a weak and vacillating leader unsuited to take on the challenge of terrorism.

For India, Obama is as good as Bush: PM

For India, Obama is as good as Bush: PM

Rediff.com11 Jul 2009

United States President Barrack Obama will not be less sensitive than his predecessor George W Bush towards India. That is the impression Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh got while interacting with Obama in the last two days at L'Aquila in Italy during the G-8 summit.

Detroit given three months to find salvation

Detroit given three months to find salvation

Rediff.com20 Dec 2008

The next three months will be a wrenching time for every player in the North American motor industry as the Detroit carmakers seek to prove their long-term viability.

How Musharraf conquered Washington

How Musharraf conquered Washington

Rediff.com26 Sep 2006

Trump's visit to India to feature many firsts

Trump's visit to India to feature many firsts

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

Donald Trump becomes the first American president to visit India with his wife and daughter and son-in-law in tow

Global crisis: PM will be invited to US Summit

Global crisis: PM will be invited to US Summit

Rediff.com22 Oct 2008

The White House announced on Wednesday that President George W Bush will invite Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and the other leaders of the G-20 countries for a major White House Summit to discuss the Wall Street meltdown.

Iraqi shoe thrower released from prison

Iraqi shoe thrower released from prison

Rediff.com15 Sep 2009

Muntazer, 30, was initially sentenced to three years for assaulting a foreign head of state but had his jail time reduced to one year on appeal. He is being freed early because of good behaviour.

N-deal: Rice on her way to India, suspense mounts

N-deal: Rice on her way to India, suspense mounts

Rediff.com4 Oct 2008

As US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice left for India, suspense mounted over the prospects of the landmark agreement being signed on Saturday with the Bush administration saying the specifics of making it a law was still being worked out.

We hope US Congress clears N-deal soon: PM

We hope US Congress clears N-deal soon: PM

Rediff.com26 Sep 2008

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, in his remarks after discussions with US President George W Bush, said "For 34 years, India has suffered from a nuclear apartheid. We have not been able to trade in nuclear material, nuclear reactors, nuclear raw materials. And when this restrictive regime ends, I think a great deal of credit will go to President Bush."

Indian luxury car service that ferried convoys of Obama, Bush!

Indian luxury car service that ferried convoys of Obama, Bush!

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

Ahluwalia is not a great fan of the Uber model.

Obama to lay wreath at Ground Zero today

Obama to lay wreath at Ground Zero today

Rediff.com5 May 2011

United States President Barack Obama would travel to New York on Thursday to participate in a wreath laying ceremony at the Ground Zero there to mark the killing of Osama bin Laden, the White House has announced.

Rice sworn in as new US Secretary of State

Rice sworn in as new US Secretary of State

Rediff.com27 Jan 2005

The Senate had on Wednesday confirmed her as President George W Bush's new Secretary of State, America's top diplomat, in an impressive 85-13 vote.

US 'determined' to conclude N-deal with India

US 'determined' to conclude N-deal with India

Rediff.com11 May 2007

"It is important for us. It is important for the government of India. And we are determined to make it happen."

US to freeze troop withdrawal from Iraq

US to freeze troop withdrawal from Iraq

Rediff.com11 Apr 2008

United States President George W Bush on Thursday ordered an indefinite suspension in troops withdrawal from Iraq after July, to enable military commanders evaluate future troop reductions, in the war-torn country. Making it clear that the bulk of the American fighting force in Iraq is going to stay put right through the end of his tenure next year, Bush reduced the combat tours of US soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan to 12 months from 15 months.

'Let Me Get My Shoes', Trump Said After Shooting

'Let Me Get My Shoes', Trump Said After Shooting

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

Former United States president Donald Trump was injured after being shot in the ear during an apparent assassination attempt at an election rally in Pennsylvania after which a male attacker was shot and killed by a member of the Secret Service.

PM wants to answer BJP's objections

PM wants to answer BJP's objections

Rediff.com16 Sep 2005

Dr Singh said he told Bush that upon his return to India after his previous trip, he had obtained the approval of Parliament.

'End incitements to terror':

'End incitements to terror':

Rediff.com14 Sep 2005

Joe Biden takes oath as 46th US President

Joe Biden takes oath as 46th US President

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

The 78-year-old veteran Democrat leader was administered the oath of office by Chief Justice John Roberts at the West Front of the Capitol -- the traditional location for presidential inaugural ceremonies where the deadly violence took place just two weeks ago.

Trump ends two-decade long tradition of celebrating Eid at White House

Trump ends two-decade long tradition of celebrating Eid at White House

Rediff.com26 Jun 2017

United States President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania released a statement on Saturday wishing "warm greetings" to those celebrating Eid al-Fitr.