News for 'Sudan'

MTN deal faces funding roadblock

MTN deal faces funding roadblock

Rediff.com28 May 2008

MTN suitors are facing a major problem as US bankers have made it clear they cannot fund the acquisition/merger of the South African teleco until it spins off or demerges its businesses located in at least four countries.

Ali on target as Qatar stun Japan to win first Asian Cup

Ali on target as Qatar stun Japan to win first Asian Cup

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

Almoez Ali scored a spectacular overhead kick for a record ninth goal of the tournament to set Qatar on their way to a first Asian Cup triumph with a stunning 3-1 win over four-times champions Japan on Friday.

How has the world's meat consuming habits changed?

How has the world's meat consuming habits changed?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

The above map shows the highly consumed meat varieties all over the world from 1991 to 2015.

Spielberg meets UN to discuss 2008 Olympics

Spielberg meets UN to discuss 2008 Olympics

Rediff.com16 Apr 2008

The director was seen in a relaxed mood after a 45-minute meeting over the Sudan's Darfur conflict, with United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon at the United Nations Headquarters.

Why this Ivanka photo outraged America

Why this Ivanka photo outraged America

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

She and her husband Jared Kushner were dressed to the nines, where she was pictured wearing a $5,000 Carolina Herrera-designed metallic silver gown alongside before the pair attended a swanky dinner in Washington.

USOC say foreign athletes not affected by Trump travel ban

USOC say foreign athletes not affected by Trump travel ban

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

The US Olympic Committee said on Monday they were told by the US government that President Donald Trump's ban on visitors from some Muslim-majority countries should not impact athletes travelling to the United States for international events.

Trump's travel ban on 6 Muslim countries comes into effect

Trump's travel ban on 6 Muslim countries comes into effect

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

Travel ban was rolled out across the country as part of its effort to prevent people from Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen from e

Seattle judge halts Trump's immigration order

Seattle judge halts Trump's immigration order

Rediff.com4 Feb 2017

Striking a major blow to Donald Trump, a federal judge in Seattle brought his administration's executive order on immigration to a halt nationwide Friday, issuing a temporary restraining order in US District Court until further hearings can be held.

Al Shabaab terror cell members stripped of British citizenship

Al Shabaab terror cell members stripped of British citizenship

Rediff.com6 Oct 2013

Members of an alleged London cell of the Al Shabaab terrorist group, behind the recent shopping mall siege in Kenya, have secretly been stripped of British citizenship.

Wildlife photographer of the year -- people's choice

Wildlife photographer of the year -- people's choice

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

A coconut octopus, a burning forest, a rare rhino's last moments and a pair of sleeping squirrels all feature in the shortlist for the Natural History Museum's Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2020 People's Choice Award. This year's competition attracted more than 50,000 entries from professionals and amateurs across the world. Voting for the The People's Choice Award is open until 2 pm February 2.

This Gandhi image is one of the most influential photos of all time

This Gandhi image is one of the most influential photos of all time

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

The black and white photo of a bespectacled Gandhi taken by Margaret Bourke-White shows Gandhi sitting on a thin mattress on the floor, head bent down as he is reading the news while his spinning wheels sits in the foreground.

13 global brands flunk test to stop genocide

13 global brands flunk test to stop genocide

Rediff.com27 Nov 2007

In a report released on Monday, 'And Now...Not a Word from Our Sponsors', the organisation 'Dream for Darfur' said it is necessary that corporations ensure that action in Darfur is taken before the games begin if they are live up to their "social responsibility".

My Top 10 Films at the Berlin Film Festival

My Top 10 Films at the Berlin Film Festival

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

Aseem Chhabra is impressed by Rima Das's Bulbul Can Sing, Ritesh Batra's Photograph and eight other outstanding films.

UN tells Clooney to shut up

UN tells Clooney to shut up

Rediff.com4 Feb 2008

The Oscar-winning star had even brought his parents along to see him give one of the most important performances of his career: a speech highlighting a new surge in violence in Sudan. But at the last minute, someone pulled the plug. Clooney, designated the UN Messenger for Peace, had a message someone did not want to hear. Sources at the UN said France and Russia were the nations that objected to the idea of an actor reporting on the horrors he had witnessed in Sudan and Chad

Egypt whip Cameroon in African Nations Cup

Egypt whip Cameroon in African Nations Cup

Rediff.com23 Jan 2008

Defending champions Egypt beat Cameroon 4-2 while Zambia had a one-sided 3-0 triumph over Sudan in Group C's opening encounters of the African Nations Cup.

Hawaii judge indefinitely extends order blocking Trump's travel ban

Hawaii judge indefinitely extends order blocking Trump's travel ban

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

The US District Judge Derrick Watson blocked the core provision of the revised executive order two weeks ago arguing that it violated Establishment Clause of the Constitution by disfavouring Muslims.

Amal Clooney: 'His smile makes me melt every time'

Amal Clooney: 'His smile makes me melt every time'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

Amal Clooney's must-read speech about 'the person who has her complete admiration'.

Triple talaq to stay; don't care about Pakistan: Muslim law board

Triple talaq to stay; don't care about Pakistan: Muslim law board

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

The All India Muslim Personal Law Board on Thursday said there was no scope of change in the triple talaq system and rejected the suggestion by some community outfits for building a consensus on making a three-month period mandatory before finalisation of divorce.

Govt readies list to boost export

Govt readies list to boost export

Rediff.com15 Jun 2006

The government has notified a list of 57 countries in Africa and South America that would get duty benefits under the Focus Market scheme, announced in the Foreign Trade Policy early this year, to boost exports.

Image: George Clooney bats for peace

Image: George Clooney bats for peace

Rediff.com15 Sep 2006

The actor, who visited Darfur earlier this year, told the United Nations that the way it deals with the crisis there 'will be your legacy, your Rwanda, your Cambodia, your Auschwitz'

WC qualifiers: England thump Hungary; Spain shocked

WC qualifiers: England thump Hungary; Spain shocked

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

Summary of World Cup qualifiers played across the world on Thursday

US screening immigrants' social media profiles at entry points

US screening immigrants' social media profiles at entry points

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

The US authorities are checking people's social media accounts for their political views before allowing them into the country after the recent travel ban imposed by President Donald Trump on people from seven predominantly Muslim nations, a media report said.

Mann Ki Baat: PM says Diwali with troops in Gurez 'unforgettable'

Mann Ki Baat: PM says Diwali with troops in Gurez 'unforgettable'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2017

he also talked about India's tradition of respecting the nature through festivals like 'Chhat' and referred to the ongoing cleanliness campaign.

Indian peacekeepers in Libya awarded for courage

Indian peacekeepers in Libya awarded for courage

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

The 125-strong Indian Formed Police Unit along with 12 Indian personnel of the UN Police serving in the UN Mission in Liberia were awarded medals during a parade ceremony held recently in Congo Town in Montserrado County.

No place to call home: 653 lakh people displaced in 2015

No place to call home: 653 lakh people displaced in 2015

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

The total number of displaced people rose to 653 lakh by the end of 2015 from 595 lakh in 2014 -- a 58 lakh increase on the year before.

Lockdown should be lifted only after cases start dropping: Experts

Lockdown should be lifted only after cases start dropping: Experts

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

The experts agreed that the lockdown has helped in slowing down spread of the virus but insisted that the situation has not reached a plateau and that there was an urgent need to upgrade healthcare facilities to deal with the crisis.

Indo-US deal may die in Congress

Indo-US deal may die in Congress

Rediff.com25 Oct 2005

Time for more love! Australia legalises same-sex marriage

Time for more love! Australia legalises same-sex marriage

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

"Today we've voted for love, for equality. It's time for more marriages, more love, more respect. This belongs to us all. This is Australia," said Malcolm Turnbull, the Australian prime minister after the announcement.

No carcinogens in Indian spices: Nath

No carcinogens in Indian spices: Nath

Rediff.com22 Feb 2005

India had imposed stringent norms regarding the use of colouring agents in spices bound for foreign markets and there was no possibility that chilli powder exported to the European Union could have carcinogenic substances in them, Commerce Minister K

UP brain fever toll at 197

UP brain fever toll at 197

Rediff.com26 Aug 2005

12 people have died in the last 24 hours in eastern Uttar Pradesh.

US President Trump signs revised travel ban, exempts Iraq

US President Trump signs revised travel ban, exempts Iraq

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

The new executive order, which will come into force on March 16, covers people from Sudan, Syria, Iran, Libya, Somalia, and Yemen.

Will continue to fight you: Osama to Bush

Will continue to fight you: Osama to Bush

Rediff.com30 Jun 2006

A web site released the tape on Thursday.

Canada rejects Indian pickles

Canada rejects Indian pickles

Rediff.com10 Jun 2005

After the furore in United Kingdom over presence of banned Sudan Red in chillies, now Canadian authorities have problems with the spice of our lives –achar!

Trump admin moves SC against judge's ruling on travel ban

Trump admin moves SC against judge's ruling on travel ban

Rediff.com15 Jul 2017

The Supreme Court is currently not in session, but can take emergency cases.

Kerala nurse in Saudi tested positive for coronavirus; CM writes to EAM

Kerala nurse in Saudi tested positive for coronavirus; CM writes to EAM

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

The affected nurse is being treated and is recovering well, junior foreign minister V Muraleedharan said. Meanwhile, China has locked down five cities, including Wuhan, suspending all public transport in an unprecedented move to contain the coronavirus that has infected over 630 people and left 17 others dead.

Alert over India chilli spreads

Alert over India chilli spreads

Rediff.com24 Feb 2005

The alert over 'Sudan 1', an illegal cancer-causing dye found in a UK-made sauce allegedly containing chilli powder imported from India in 2002, spread to 15 countries in two continents on Thursday.

Can you watch 309 films in a year?

Can you watch 309 films in a year?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

On planes, on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hotstar, Zee5, Hulu, MUBI, Kanopy, film festivals... Aseem Chhabra tell us how he watched 309 films in 365 days.

CCEA clears ONGC's pipeline project

CCEA clears ONGC's pipeline project

Rediff.com24 Jun 2004

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on Thursday approved ONGC Videsh Ltd's proposal to lay a $200 million petroleum product pipeline in Sudan.

India on oil diplomacy mission

India on oil diplomacy mission

Rediff.com19 Jan 2005

Energy-hungry India, which is 70 per cent import dependant to meet its crude oil requirement, is mounting diplomatic initiatives to secure oil and gas from Gulf, Russia and Africa, Foreign Minister K Natwar Singh said in New Delhi on Wednesday.

US places Pakistan on Special Watch List for violations of religious freedom

US places Pakistan on Special Watch List for violations of religious freedom

Rediff.com4 Jan 2018

The announcement came as Secretary of State Rex Tillerson decided to re-designate about 10 countries as 'Countries of Particular Concern'.