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Cambridge Analytica suspends CEO; Zukerberg asked to testify

Cambridge Analytica suspends CEO; Zukerberg asked to testify

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

Alexandr Kogan, the Cambridge University researcher who developed the app used by Cambridge Analytica, claimed he has been made a scapegoat.

Akhtar hopeful ban will be revoked

Akhtar hopeful ban will be revoked

Rediff.com14 Apr 2008

Banned fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar still harbours hopes of playing for Pakistan and is keeping himself fit for any call-up to the national side in the future. The maverick pacer was banned for five years by Pakistan Cricket Board on six counts of code of conduct violations and the uproar over the decision prompted the Senate Standing Committee on Sports to hold a hearing with Akhtar in Islamabad on Monday.

US vows to develop strong ties with India

US vows to develop strong ties with India

Rediff.com16 Feb 2006

The United States vowed to build "strong partnerships" with India and other democratic nations to meet global challenges, like terrorism and nuclear proliferation, according to US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.\n\n

American Hindus deeply divided over Trump, Biden

American Hindus deeply divided over Trump, Biden

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

In a sign of the growing political prominence of Hindus in America, the Trump and Biden campaigns are wooing this religious minority community like never before. Hinduism is the fourth largest faith in the US, representing approximately one per cent of the US population in 2016.

US slaps new sanctions on Iran after missile test

US slaps new sanctions on Iran after missile test

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

The ballistic missile launch was the first by Iran since Trump became President.

This is NOT a Muslim ban: Trump defends immigration order

This is NOT a Muslim ban: Trump defends immigration order

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

Defending his controversial executive order on banning people from seven Muslim-majority countries from entering America, United States President Donald Trump has insisted that it is "not a Muslim ban" as is "falsely" reported by the media.

Why Musharraf can't get tough with Al Qaeda

Why Musharraf can't get tough with Al Qaeda

Rediff.com2 Mar 2007

"Musharraf has got a situation at home where there is a certain amount of sympathy in some places for, if not Al Qaeda, then certainly for the people who are more inclined to Islam."

Iraq heading for civil war: US generals

Iraq heading for civil war: US generals

Rediff.com4 Aug 2006

The insurgents are pushing Iraq towards the brink of a civil war but the Iraqi government and the military could still prevent it with strong international backing, the generals said.

What Democrat vice president pick thinks of India and Modi

What Democrat vice president pick thinks of India and Modi

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

Rediff.com reproduces this 2014 interview with Tim Kaine where in he discusses the new opportunities to foster Indo-US trade and the improvement in ties.

Pak lacks capacity against Taliban: Crocker

Pak lacks capacity against Taliban: Crocker

Rediff.com17 Feb 2007

"Pakistan also faces an insurgency in Baluchistan, which Pakistan has also not been able to resolve physically," Wood said.

N-deal has broadened non-proliferation regime: US

N-deal has broadened non-proliferation regime: US

Rediff.com9 Feb 2007

The United States has said that it has broadened the non-proliferation regime by bringing India inside it through the Indo-US nuclear deal.

'Re-positioning diplomats to India helping US'

'Re-positioning diplomats to India helping US'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2007

Rice argued that the re-positioning of American diplomats from Europe to India was indeed making a difference to foreign policy.

Former Obama aide Summers withdraws from Fed race

Former Obama aide Summers withdraws from Fed race

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

Summers dogged by controversies over past views

US lawmakers move bill to brand Pakistan as a terrorist state

US lawmakers move bill to brand Pakistan as a terrorist state

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

"It is time we stopped paying Pakistan for its betrayal and designate it for what it is: a state sponsor of terrorism," said Congressman Ted Poe, who is chairman of the House Subcommittee on Terrorism.

'Imran Khan to take oath as Pakistan PM on August 18'

'Imran Khan to take oath as Pakistan PM on August 18'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

Senior Indian cricketers Kapil Dev, Navjot Singh Sidhu and Sunil Gavaskar have been invited for the ceremony said a PTI leader.

'Can heal US in dark times': Obama endorses Joe Biden

'Can heal US in dark times': Obama endorses Joe Biden

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

Biden, 77, will be formally nominated by the Democratic party during the National Convention in Wisconsin in August.

Will Condi Rice swing the nuclear deal?

Will Condi Rice swing the nuclear deal?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2006

Will US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice's testimony before the Senate FRC convince the sceptics?

Trump, Cruz feud over wives as Republican race turns ugly

Trump, Cruz feud over wives as Republican race turns ugly

Rediff.com25 Mar 2016

The Republican presidential nominee race has hit a new low with front-runner Donald Trump and his nearest rival Ted Cruz dragging each other's wives in their political squabbling.

Sepp Blatter's troubles aren't over

Sepp Blatter's troubles aren't over

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

Sepp Blatter faces months of troubles before departure.

US official says Al Qaeda HQ in Pakistan

US official says Al Qaeda HQ in Pakistan

Rediff.com12 Jan 2007

Negroponte told a US Senate committee that al-Qaeda were cultivating stronger operational connections and relationships that radiate out of Pakistan to its affiliate organisations.

US lawmakers seek probe into 'unfair' India trade practices

US lawmakers seek probe into 'unfair' India trade practices

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

The report from the first request is scheduled to be delivered to Congress on December 15 this year.

US successfully tests ICBM intercepts

US successfully tests ICBM intercepts

Rediff.com31 May 2017

The US military fired an intercontinental ballistic missile-type weapon on Tuesday from the Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands. It then fired a missile to intercept it from Vandenberg air force base in California.

US rejects dropping nomination of Murthy as surgeon general

US rejects dropping nomination of Murthy as surgeon general

Rediff.com19 Mar 2014

The US on Wednesday rejected reports that it is abandoning the nomination of Indian-American Vivek Murthy as Surgeon General, saying his name was approved with bipartisan support.

House of Reps votes out hurdle in N-deal

House of Reps votes out hurdle in N-deal

Rediff.com9 Dec 2006

The passing of the rule means that when lawmakers debate the deal no new amendments will be allowed.

More US troops in Iraq soon?

More US troops in Iraq soon?

Rediff.com27 Nov 2006

The White House will soon be presented a number of options on Iraq and one of them from the Pentagon will suggest that the US adopt the 'go big' strategy.

Woolmer ridicules reports of match-fixing

Woolmer ridicules reports of match-fixing

Rediff.com1 Nov 2006

"It is stupid and comical to link what happened in the Oval Test to match-fixing," Woolmer told reporters in Lahore.

New travel ban doesn't keep US safe: Indian-American lawmakers

New travel ban doesn't keep US safe: Indian-American lawmakers

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

"Make no mistake: this ban does not keep us safe. It puts American lives at risk while isolating the Muslim community at a time when we need to address the threat of homegrown extremism. No matter the changes, this executive action remains immoral and fundamentally un-American," California Senator Kamala Harris said.

Wife knew about Orlando shooter's attack plans

Wife knew about Orlando shooter's attack plans

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

The wife of Omar Mateen who killed 50 people at an Orlando gay nightclub knew of his plans for the attack and could soon be charged in connection with the deadliest mass shooting in modern US history, media reports have said.

US passes bill to slash Pakistan's defence aid to $150 million

US passes bill to slash Pakistan's defence aid to $150 million

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

The legislation, the National Defense Authorisation Act-2019, gets rid of the certification requirements for Pakistan's action against the Haqqani Network and it also gets rid of the authority to reimburse Pakistan for counter-terrorism.

Bush supports N-deal: White House

Bush supports N-deal: White House

Rediff.com20 Jul 2006

President George W Bush supports the Indo-US civilian nuclear energy agreement and he has made his views known both to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and to members of Congress, the White House said on Wednesday.

'It was a vote for India'

'It was a vote for India'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

'The nuclear deal required Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to gamble the future of his government on a vision for the future of his nation.'

Does RBI's board have the skill to handhold the management?

Does RBI's board have the skill to handhold the management?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

If indeed we want the board to manage the RBI, probably the government should take a close look at the US Federal Reserve system which has a two-part structure - a central authority in Washington, DC, and a decentralised network of 12 Federal Reserve Banks located throughout the country, says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Why US wants Musharraf as Pak prez

Why US wants Musharraf as Pak prez

Rediff.com17 Feb 2005

Pakistan's extremist Islamic leaders would gain power if President Pervez Musharraf was assassinated or replaced, a top US intelligence official told the Senate Intelligence Committee on Wednesday.

Trump defends Putin and gets slammed for it

Trump defends Putin and gets slammed for it

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

A large number of people worldwide have lost their lives because of America's mistakes, President Donald Trump has said as he defended his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin by equating his actions with those of the US government.