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Vote: Modi's Obama hug vs Modi's Trump hug

Vote: Modi's Obama hug vs Modi's Trump hug

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

Which worked better?

16 states sue Trump for declaring emergency over border wall

16 states sue Trump for declaring emergency over border wall

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

The lawsuit accuses Trump of "an unconstitutional and unlawful scheme".

Trump likely to pardon boxer Muhammad Ali

Trump likely to pardon boxer Muhammad Ali

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

The president, speaking to reporters before he departed for a Group of Seven summit in Canada, also said he will reach out to NFL players who have been urging criminal justice reforms for their recommendations of people who have been treated unfairly.

Trump warns of military action against Venezuela

Trump warns of military action against Venezuela

Rediff.com12 Aug 2017

The Trump administration has called Maduro a "dictator" and issued sanctions against him and more than two dozen other former and current officials, accusing Maduro's government of violating human rights and undermining the country's democracy.

Hafiz Saeed's arrest result of US 'great pressure': Trump

Hafiz Saeed's arrest result of US 'great pressure': Trump

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

'After a ten year search, the so-called 'mastermind' of the Mumbai Terror attacks has been arrested in Pakistan. Great pressure has been exerted over the last two years to find him!' said Trump who is scheduled to meet Khan at his Oval Office on Monday, July 22.

Trump outs White House strategist Bannon

Trump outs White House strategist Bannon

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

Friday is the last day for White House Chief strategist Steve Bannon, a presidential spokesperson said on Friday.

Trump 'didn't conspire with Russia' in 2016 polls: US attorney general

Trump 'didn't conspire with Russia' in 2016 polls: US attorney general

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

'While this (Mueller's) report does not conclude that the president committed a crime, it also does not exonerate him" and sets out evidence on "both sides of the question'

WH Chief of Staff John Kelly to leave by year end: Trump

WH Chief of Staff John Kelly to leave by year end: Trump

Rediff.com9 Dec 2018

Nick Ayers, the 36-year-old chief of staff to the vice-president Mike Pence, is Kelly's likely successor.

PHOTOS: Trump hosts dinner for Modi

PHOTOS: Trump hosts dinner for Modi

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

This was the first dinner hosted for a foreign dignitary at the White House under the Trump administration.

Trump imposes sanctions on Turkey, says prepared to 'swiftly destroy' its economy

Trump imposes sanctions on Turkey, says prepared to 'swiftly destroy' its economy

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

The order gives the state and treasury departments authority to consider and impose sanctions on individuals, entities or associates of the Turkish government involved in actions that endanger civilians or lead to the further deterioration of peace, security and stability in northeast Syria.

Twitter War: Trump vs badass scientists

Twitter War: Trump vs badass scientists

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

Defiant employees from multiple US government agencies are fighting the Trump administration's gag orders on climate change and penchant for "alt facts" with rogue Twitter accounts.

Trump meets Vegas shooting victims, refuses to speak on gun control laws

Trump meets Vegas shooting victims, refuses to speak on gun control laws

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

Trump said the Americans defied death and hatred with love and courage and thanked the first responders on the behalf of the "grateful nation".

Reform H-1B visa system: Trump to officials

Reform H-1B visa system: Trump to officials

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

Under these reforms, the H-1B programme will prioritise those workers who are offered the highest wage, ensuring that the highest-skilled applicants are admitted, the White House said.

FBI confirms probe of possible Russia links to Trump campaign

FBI confirms probe of possible Russia links to Trump campaign

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

The FBI chief also trashed President Donald Trump's allegation that his Trump Tower was wiretapped on the orders of his predecessor Barack Obama.

Trump asks Congress to investigate wiretapping allegations

Trump asks Congress to investigate wiretapping allegations

Rediff.com5 Mar 2017

"President Trump is requesting that as part of their investigation into Russian activity, the Congressional intelligence committees exercise their oversight authority to determine whether executive branch investigative powers were abused in 2016," White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer said in a statement.

Hillary Clinton a 'world-class liar': Trump

Hillary Clinton a 'world-class liar': Trump

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

The war of words between Donald Trump and his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton on Wednesday reached a new high with the presumptive Republican presidential nominee calling her a "world-class liar" while she hit back describing him as "self-proclaimed king of death" for his rhetoric, economic policies.

Trump wiretapping: Did FBI ask DoJ to refute the claim?

Trump wiretapping: Did FBI ask DoJ to refute the claim?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

Federal Bureau of Investigation Director James Comey has asked the Department of Justice to refute US President Donald Trump's allegations that his predecessor Barack Obama had ordered wiretapping of the Trump Towers during the presidential elections, at least two media reports have said.

Blocked by US House Speaker, Trump delays State of the Union address

Blocked by US House Speaker, Trump delays State of the Union address

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

Trump announcing his decision said it was Pelosi's "prerogative" to suggest a later date.

'Rogue killers' may have killed Saudi journalist Khashoggi: Trump

'Rogue killers' may have killed Saudi journalist Khashoggi: Trump

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

Trump spoke with the Saudi King Salman over missing journalist Jamal Khashoggi and "immediately" dispatched his top diplomat to Riyadh.

Trump asks all Americans to wear masks as US COVID-19 toll soars

Trump asks all Americans to wear masks as US COVID-19 toll soars

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

In just one day, more than 1,550 Americans lost their lives, taking the fatalities to over 7,380. Overall, the US on Friday in a single day added more than 33,000 new COVID-19 cases, taking the total to 276,500, the highest for any country in the world.

India, China have come to blows, will help them: Trump

India, China have come to blows, will help them: Trump

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

'It's a very tough situation. We're talking to India. We're talking to China. They've got a big problem there'

Trump admn allows travel ban exemptions for IT, healthcare sectors

Trump admn allows travel ban exemptions for IT, healthcare sectors

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

The US state department, which issued the revised travel advisory, on Wednesday said that the exemptions have been given under the national interest category.

'No Rashid Khan, no problem,' says Afghanistan skipper

'No Rashid Khan, no problem,' says Afghanistan skipper

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

Rashid ruled out of India series but Afghanistan skipper confident others would step up

From Lincoln to Trump: A look at inaugurations past

From Lincoln to Trump: A look at inaugurations past

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

From when James Buchanan was sworn in in 1857 to Donald Trump in 2017.

Trump signs deal to temporarily end longest US shutdown

Trump signs deal to temporarily end longest US shutdown

Rediff.com26 Jan 2019

The president, however, implied about declaring a national emergency if the Congress did not approve a funding for the wall by February 15.

Coronavirus crisis could stretch up to August, warns Trump

Coronavirus crisis could stretch up to August, warns Trump

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

At least 85 people have died of coronavirus with the confirmed cases crossing 4,500 in the US.

Trump names new US Fed chief

Trump names new US Fed chief

Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

President Donald Trump has tapped Jerome "Jay" Powell to lead the US central bank, bypassing Janet Yellen for a second term despite praising her excellent management of the world's largest economy over the past four years.

North Korea threatens to cancel Trump summit

North Korea threatens to cancel Trump summit

Rediff.com16 May 2018

Pyongyang cited the ongoing military exercise between the US and South Korea as a reason behind the move.

US suspends travel ban, Trump vows to overturn 'ridiculous' court order

US suspends travel ban, Trump vows to overturn 'ridiculous' court order

Rediff.com4 Feb 2017

'The opinion of this so-called judge, which essentially takes law-enforcement away from our country, is ridiculous and will be overturned!' Trump said in a tweet.

Trump to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital and move US embassy

Trump to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital and move US embassy

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

He will also order the state department to start the process of planning and building a new US embassy in Jerusalem, but White House officials said that process would take at least three years.

Trump administration plans to open US embassy in Jerusalem by 2019

Trump administration plans to open US embassy in Jerusalem by 2019

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

In December, Trump said that the US recognises Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and announced to move the embassy from Tel Aviv to the historic city.

Maiden Trump-Imran Khan meet on July 22, says Pak

Maiden Trump-Imran Khan meet on July 22, says Pak

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

Khan had said in January 2018 that meeting Trump would be a 'bitter pill' to swallow.

Trump proposes to convert US grant to Pakistan into loan

Trump proposes to convert US grant to Pakistan into loan

Rediff.com23 May 2017

However, the Trump administration has left it for the State Department to take a final call on the issue.

Trump, Pompeo mourn death of Pranab Mukherjee

Trump, Pompeo mourn death of Pranab Mukherjee

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

Pompeo said that the United States was deeply saddened to learn about the passing of Mukherjee.

Trump warns India of retaliation if it doesn't allow export of drug

Trump warns India of retaliation if it doesn't allow export of drug

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

The US president said that he has sought help from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to allow the sale of Hydroxychloroquine tablets ordered by the US to treat the growing number of coronavirus patients in his country, hours after India banned the export of the anti-malarial drug.

Indian-American attorney Preet Bharara asked to quit by Trump admin

Indian-American attorney Preet Bharara asked to quit by Trump admin

Rediff.com11 Mar 2017

Bharara, 48, has made a national and international mark for himself with many high-profile cases and investigations including foreign countries, insider trading and those involving US politicians.

'Trump will be tougher on Pakistan'

'Trump will be tougher on Pakistan'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

'If there's one administration that would be likely to put the squeeze on Pakistan, it's the Trump administration.' 'This is an administration that views terrorists as a black and white issue (kill them all, no questions asked), and will have little patience for Pakistan's selective policy toward terrorism.'

Bad people are very happy: Trump slams judge on Twitter

Bad people are very happy: Trump slams judge on Twitter

Rediff.com5 Feb 2017

US President Donald Trump has slammed federal judge James Robart who lifted the travel ban he had imposed on citizens of seven mainly-Muslim countries, taking an unusual jab at an independent branch of the US government as he vowed to bring back the restrictions.

Trump first US President in 25 years to visit South Korea

Trump first US President in 25 years to visit South Korea

Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

Trump and South Korean President Moon Jae-in are expected to discuss strengthening the alliance, developing close coordination to resolve the North Korea nuclear issue, establishing peace and prosperity in Northeast Asia, and increasing cooperation on bilateral and global issues.

'Modi, Trump meet showed Indo-Us ties will be substantially closer'

'Modi, Trump meet showed Indo-Us ties will be substantially closer'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

The camaraderie between Modi and Trump was on full display as the two leaders heaped praise on each other.