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Tackling terror: India, Israel vow to boost ties

Tackling terror: India, Israel vow to boost ties

Rediff.com19 Feb 2010

India and Israel have vowed to enhance cooperation in combating the menace of terror, with Tel Aviv terming 'New Delhi's security as important to it as its own.'

End repression in Tibet: Nobel laureates to China

End repression in Tibet: Nobel laureates to China

Rediff.com27 Oct 2009

Eight Nobel peace prize winners, including Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa, on Tuesday asked China to end its 'repressive' policies in Tibet and expressed their support to Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama's efforts to achieve autonomy for his homeland. The support by Nobel laureates -- Jody Williams, Shirin Ebadi, Mairead Corrigan Maguire, Desmond Tutu, Rogoberta Menchu Tum, Adolfo Perez Equivel, Betty Williams and Wangari Maatai -- was contained in a signed letter

Obama to discuss Af-Pak strategy in situation room

Obama to discuss Af-Pak strategy in situation room

Rediff.com26 Oct 2009

US President Barack Obama would hold his sixth Situation Room meeting with his national security team on Monday to discuss his administrations strategy on Afghanistan and Pakistan.

US kicks out China from major naval exercise over 'militarisation' of SCS

US kicks out China from major naval exercise over 'militarisation' of SCS

Rediff.com24 May 2018

The US said it has strong evidence that China has deployed anti-ship missiles, surface-to-air missile systems and electronic jammers to contested features in the Spratly Islands region of the South China Sea.

Meet TIME's Person of the Year: The Guardians

Meet TIME's Person of the Year: The Guardians

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who was murdered at the GulfKingdom's consulate in Istanbul in October, and three other journalists were named TIME's Person of the Year, an honour that recognises them for "taking great risks in pursuit of greater truths" and "for speaking up and for speaking out". "For taking great risks in pursuit of greater truths, for the imperfect but essential quest for facts, for speaking up and for speaking out, the Guardians -- Jamal Khashoggi, the Capital Gazette, Maria Ressa, Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo -- are TIME's Person of the Year," the magazine said on Tuesday. Here's all you need to know about TIME's Guardians.

'Azadi' could be reference point in J-K talks'

'Azadi' could be reference point in J-K talks'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2010

In the backdrop of the latest unrest in Kashmir, separatist leader Sajjad Lone said the demand for independence for the region could be the reference point for starting a dialogue with the union government.

This Pak-born fan gets match tickets from Dhoni

This Pak-born fan gets match tickets from Dhoni

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

The bond between Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Karachi-born Mohammad Bashir aka 'Chacha Chicago' blossomed during the 2011 World Cup semi-final between India and Pakistan and has only grown stronger since then. Such is the attachment that Bashir has flown to Manchester from Chicago (approximately 6000 kms) for Sunday's high-octane Indo-Pak contest without a match ticket.

US Congress panel scolds White House gatecrashers

US Congress panel scolds White House gatecrashers

Rediff.com21 Jan 2010

The Salahi couple, Tareq and Michaele, infuriated United States lawmakers as they refused to answer any of their questions and invoked their right to remain silent in their forced appearance before a Congressional committee. The celebrity-hounding couple from Virginia was subpoenaed by the House Committee on Homeland Security on Wednesday and was questioned on the circumstances of their attending the White House State Dinner for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on November 24.

IATA for minimal use of pat-down searches

IATA for minimal use of pat-down searches

Rediff.com31 Dec 2009

In a letter to US Homeland security secretary Janet Napolitano, IATA's director general Giovanni Bisignani said 'the air transport system cannot support 100 per cent pat-down searches over the long term' even though short-term temporary and extra-ordinary security measures were needed until the immediate threat had abated.

I was abducted by the CIA: Iranian nuke scientist

I was abducted by the CIA: Iranian nuke scientist

Rediff.com14 Jul 2010

An Iranian nuclear scientist who had sought refuge in the Pakistani embassy compound in Washington after an apparent defection gone wrong is on his way home and has threatened to reveal full details of his 'abduction' by the Central Intelligence Agency."My abduction is a detailed story and I will reveal the details once I am back in my beloved homeland," Shahram Amiri, 35, was quoted as saying.

Now US Olympic swimmer accuses ex-coach of sexual abuse

Now US Olympic swimmer accuses ex-coach of sexual abuse

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

Ariana Kukors, who represented the United States in the 2012 Olympic Games, said Sean Hutchison, then a coach for USA Swimming's national team, began "grooming" her for a sexual relationship when she was 13.

China to cut PLA troops by more than 50%

China to cut PLA troops by more than 50%

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

'This is the first time that active PLA army personnel would be reduced to below one million,' PLA Daily said.

'India's restraint post 26/11 overwhelming'

'India's restraint post 26/11 overwhelming'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2009

It might be a "frustration" for India to restrict itself from any military action against nuclear power Pakistan after the Mumbai terror attacks, but taking such a calculated response was "overwhelming", feels former US Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff.

Indian are top non-migrant community in US

Indian are top non-migrant community in US

Rediff.com7 Jul 2010

People from India account for the maximum number of the resident non-immigrant population in the United States, latest governmental figures have revealed. Of the total number of 1.83 million resident non-immigrants in the US in the year 2008, as many as 400,000 were from India, followed by 150,000 from Canada and 140,000 from South Korea, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said.

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

Trump vows to terminate green card lottery after NY attack

Trump vows to terminate green card lottery after NY attack

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

Trump said he wants to move US immigration to a "merit- based system" and not allow immigrants to bring their extended families.

Rajapaksa's win puts Tamil diaspora in a quandry

Rajapaksa's win puts Tamil diaspora in a quandry

Rediff.com28 Jan 2010

Mahinda Rajapaksa's re-election as Sri Lankan president has come as a disappointment for the Tamil diaspora, which is still reeling from Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam rebels' defeat in the country's civil war last year. The influential community of Tamils living overseas now doesn't know about what role it should play in their homeland, the Christian Science Monitor reports.

Plane bombing plot: US intel chief admits goof-up

Plane bombing plot: US intel chief admits goof-up

Rediff.com21 Jan 2010

United States' Director of National Intelligence, Dennis Blair has -- in a candid assessment -- revealed what went wrong before and after the attempted bombing of a Northwest Airlines flight. He said that he had wrongly caved to external "pressure" to trim the no-fly list and even admitted the intelligence community would probably drop the ball in the future.

When Cricketer of the Year Virat Kohli revealed his fun side

When Cricketer of the Year Virat Kohli revealed his fun side

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

India's Test captain Virat Kohli is as good off the pitch as he is on it.

No indication plane attack part of larger plan: US

No indication plane attack part of larger plan: US

Rediff.com28 Dec 2009

There was "no indication" to suggest that the Nigerian terror suspect was acting as part of a larger plot when he unsuccessfully attempted to blow up a US plane midair on the Christmas Day, US Secretary of Homeland Security, Janet Napolitano, told the CNN on Sunday.

US troops get ready to storm Kandahar

US troops get ready to storm Kandahar

Rediff.com30 Mar 2010

A US combat brigade comprising 4,000 men is already deployed around Kandahar to secure the lines of communications to the city as thousands fresh troops and tanks pour in to flush out the key strategic town of Taliban insurgence, NBC reported.

Detained Pak journalist released by US authorities

Detained Pak journalist released by US authorities

Rediff.com20 Aug 2009

US immigration authorities have released a Pakistani journalist who reports for the Voice of America and whose home was destroyed by Taliban militants last month.

US: 6-yr old's name removed from no fly list

US: 6-yr old's name removed from no fly list

Rediff.com9 Jul 2010

Thanks to the world-wide media attention as well as the involvement of Democratic Congressman from Ohio, Dennis Kucinich, 6-year old Alyssa Thomas's name was removed from the no fly-list by the United States homeland security.

Terror suspect linked to US plot held in UK

Terror suspect linked to US plot held in UK

Rediff.com8 Jul 2010

A Pakistani terror suspect, who was given permission to stay in the UK on the ground that he might face torture in his homeland, has been arrested on a US warrant for his alleged role in an al-Qaeda bombing plot against the New York subway and Manchester. 24-year-old Abid Naseer, who has been described by a judge as "a serious threat to national security", was arrested in the North East yesterday and brought to London to appear in court.

Why do sections of the media demonise Muslims?

Why do sections of the media demonise Muslims?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

Today, hour-long, high-pitched 'debates' at prime time, replete with inflammatory visuals and captions, using half-truths, insinuations and lies, pour venom against Muslims and seek to divide Hindus and Muslims, notes Jyoti Punwani.

US Congress to summon White House gate-crashers

US Congress to summon White House gate-crashers

Rediff.com1 Dec 2009

A United States Congressional committee on security will summon the Secret Service chief and the Virginia couple who gate crashed into President Barack Obama's first state dinner, to testify before it on the breach of security at the White House.The House Committee on Homeland Security will hold a hearing on Thursday, in which they will hear testimonies of aspiring reality TV stars Tareq and Michaele Salahi, who managed to gate-crash into the state dinner.

Lankan Prez sacks Wickremesinghe, swears in Rajapaksa as PM

Lankan Prez sacks Wickremesinghe, swears in Rajapaksa as PM

Rediff.com27 Oct 2018

Political analysts said Sirisena's move to install Rajapaksa as the prime minister could lead to a constitutional crisis as the 19th amendment to the Constitution would not allow the sacking of Wickremesinghe as the premier without a majority.

Trump expects '100%' of IS caliphate defeated in week

Trump expects '100%' of IS caliphate defeated in week

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

He said the new approach developed by his administration, empowered US commanders in the field, enabled partners on the ground, and directly confronted ISIS's "wicked" ideology.

FC Goa's coach Zico launches FIFA presidency bid

FC Goa's coach Zico launches FIFA presidency bid

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

Brazilian soccer great Zico formally declared his candidacy for the FIFA presidency on Wednesday but admitted there would probably need to be a change of rules in order to make his run viable.

Don't not want separation from China: Dalai Lama

Don't not want separation from China: Dalai Lama

Rediff.com23 Feb 2010

The Dalai Lama on Tuesday said he did not want separation from China but religious and environment freedom for his people as Beijing today demanded that US "undo the damage" done by a meeting between President Barack Obama and the Tibetan spiritual leader.

'Offensive Indians to be blamed for attacks'

'Offensive Indians to be blamed for attacks'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2009

One of Australia's most prominent Indian-born businessmen has astonishingly said that the bashed students from his homeland provoked the assaults on themselves by being drunk and "making merry."

Trump says getting closer to declare national emergency

Trump says getting closer to declare national emergency

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

He also accused US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi of being very rigid and doing bad politics.

Amid London attack, Trump tweets 'we need the travel ban'

Amid London attack, Trump tweets 'we need the travel ban'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2017

The US president's tweet provoked sharp criticism from commentators who saw it as a piece of opportunism at London's expense.

Photos: Meet Croatia's first woman president

Photos: Meet Croatia's first woman president

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic, a conservative challenger, made history in Croatia.

Ali Fazal gets ready for Fast & Furious 7

Ali Fazal gets ready for Fast & Furious 7

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

'I have enough footage to make my presence felt,' the actor tells us.

US imposes sanctions on Pak, may deny visa to citizens

US imposes sanctions on Pak, may deny visa to citizens

Rediff.com28 Apr 2019

Islamabad refused to take back its citizen deportees and visa over-stayers from America

How Virat Kohli has a hand in keeping Nagal in tennis

How Virat Kohli has a hand in keeping Nagal in tennis

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

Sumit Nagal brought himself recognition after taking a set off Roger Federer in the opening round match of the US Open, which he eventually lost 4-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-4. However, Haryana lad said he has yet not been approached by any new sponsors.

'Would rather die here than go back', say Rohingyas, facing deportation

'Would rather die here than go back', say Rohingyas, facing deportation

Rediff.com17 Sep 2017

Don't send us back, Rohingya Muslims plead the Indian government.

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.

Pope on Israel visit, slams anti-Semitism

Pope on Israel visit, slams anti-Semitism

Rediff.com12 May 2009

On a historic visit to the Holy Land, Pope Benedict XVI on Monday, strongly condemned anti-Semitism and sought an early resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict by finding a way that "people can live in security in a homeland of their own."