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Gandhi statue outside Hindu temple in New York vandalised

Gandhi statue outside Hindu temple in New York vandalised

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

In a possible hate crime, unidentified persons have destroyed a handcrafted statue of Mahatma Gandhi with a sledgehammer at a Hindu temple here after vandalising it earlier this month, media reports said on Friday.

Egypt govt not doing enough to end crisis: US

Egypt govt not doing enough to end crisis: US

Rediff.com10 Feb 2011

The United States has expressed its complete dissatisfaction over the steps taken by the Egyptian government to meet the demands of the pro-democracy protestors and warned that these protests are going to grow bigger unless the Mubarak regime takes some concrete steps.

Biden reimposes ban on flyers from Europe, adds South Africa to list

Biden reimposes ban on flyers from Europe, adds South Africa to list

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

The State Department said US citizens should reconsider non-essential travel abroad. Those that must travel abroad following the implementation of this order should carefully consider the strict implementation of the travel restrictions.

From crimson drapes to gold! Trump gives Oval Office a makeover

From crimson drapes to gold! Trump gives Oval Office a makeover

Rediff.com21 Jan 2017

Trump has redesigned the Oval Office within hours of moving in to the White House as he reinstalled a bust of former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and introduced some other changes.

US warns Iran over 10 new enrichment sites

US warns Iran over 10 new enrichment sites

Rediff.com30 Nov 2009

The United States on Sunday said time was running out for Iran to address the growing concerns of the international community about its nuclear programme, as the Islamic republic approved plans to build 10 new uranium enrichment facilities in defiance of United Nations' demands.

Stop artillery attack on S Korea, US tells N Korea

Stop artillery attack on S Korea, US tells N Korea

Rediff.com23 Nov 2010

The United States on Tuesday "strongly condemned" North Korea's artillery attack against the South Korean island of Yeonpyeong, as Washington warned that it was firmly committed to the defense of our ally.

Forum to discuss Indo-US biz partnership chances

Forum to discuss Indo-US biz partnership chances

Rediff.com24 Nov 2009

The US India CEO Forum was launched in 2005 and has held meetings in both the US and India in the past.

Want to do everything to keep peace for Indians, Chinese: Trump

Want to do everything to keep peace for Indians, Chinese: Trump

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

Over the past several weeks, the Trump administration has come out in support of India against China.

Gibbs threatens to pull Obama out of talks

Gibbs threatens to pull Obama out of talks

Rediff.com9 Nov 2010

White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs wags his finger at an Indian official on Monday morning. He later threatened to pull his boss out of the talks!

US airports put on high alert after bomb scare

US airports put on high alert after bomb scare

Rediff.com30 Oct 2010

Airports across the United States were put on high alert on Friday after suspicious packages originating from Yemen were found, on a plane in UK, even as the Federal Bureau of Investigation is investigating whether it is a part of a terror group's rehearsal for a mail bomb attack.

Why Dr Singh needs to change his media strategy

Why Dr Singh needs to change his media strategy

Rediff.com29 Jun 2011

Under criticism for being mum on a number of issues plaguing the nation, Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh is setting in motion regular interactions with senior journalists, beginning on Wednesday. But senior analysts B Raman feels the PM needs to relook at his media strategy and set up a body of mediapersons on the lines of the White House Press Corps.

Wikileaks revelations on Pak don't surprise US

Wikileaks revelations on Pak don't surprise US

Rediff.com27 Jul 2010

The United States has said that it was not at all surprised by the stunning release of classified documents by the Wikileaks on war against terror, which says there are safe havens in Pakistan and elements in that country's establishment are helping Al Qaeda and Taliban.

US plays down Karzai's order to confine US troops to bases

US plays down Karzai's order to confine US troops to bases

Rediff.com16 Mar 2012

The United States on Thursday said it plans to shift to "support role" in Afghanistan by 2013 so as to complete the security transition to Afghan forces by 2014 even as it sought to play down President Hamid Karzai's order to pull out American troops from villages and confine them to bases.

US looking into Osama's 'support system in Pak'

US looking into Osama's 'support system in Pak'

Rediff.com12 May 2011

The United States is "looking into what support network" slain Osama bin Laden had, "official" or otherwise, in Pakistan, a top official said on Wednesday, as he expressed concern on how the Al Qaeda chief was able to find refuge inside the country for so long.

Obama to meet Iraqi PM in April, discuss military strategy against IS

Obama to meet Iraqi PM in April, discuss military strategy against IS

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

United States President Barack Obama will meet Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi at the White House on April 14 to discuss a range of issues, including the military campaign against the Islamic State.

US jets strike again, shoot down airborne object over Canada

US jets strike again, shoot down airborne object over Canada

Rediff.com12 Feb 2023

United States fighter jets on Saturday shot down an unidentified, unmanned high-altitude airborne object over northern Canada that had entered its airspace from Alaska, President Joe Biden said.

Entry of Saudi troops in Bahrain not invasion: US

Entry of Saudi troops in Bahrain not invasion: US

Rediff.com15 Mar 2011

The United States has asked the Gulf countries to respect the rights of the people of Bahrain after 1,000 Saudi soldiers entered into the violence-hit nation.

Trump says COVID-19 infections in African-Americans higher

Trump says COVID-19 infections in African-Americans higher

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

Trump says he is very concerned about the terrible numbers of infected African-Americans.

Obama seeks to avoid 'catastrophe'

Obama seeks to avoid 'catastrophe'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2009

Barack Obama warned Americans on Monday that economic crisis could turn into catastrophe if the federal government does not take decisive action to create jobs and stabilise the financial sector.

Iran is scared of the will of its people, says US

Iran is scared of the will of its people, says US

Rediff.com12 Feb 2011

In the wake of tumultuous political events in Egypt, which brought about the downfall of embattled president Hosni Mubarak, United States has said that Iran should not restrict its people from the freedom of expression and assembly.

We share many common interests with China: US

We share many common interests with China: US

Rediff.com5 Feb 2010

Amid increasing tension between the United States and China over the arms sale to Taiwan and US president Barack Obama's upcoming meeting with the Dalai Lama, the US appeared to be adopting a conciliatory approach saying that it has many areas of common interest with the communist country.

Extremism must be eliminated from Pak: US

Extremism must be eliminated from Pak: US

Rediff.com6 Jan 2011

"This is an individual who had worked hard to promote tolerance, and his loss is a great one for Pakistan," White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, said.

Obama orders review of air security measures

Obama orders review of air security measures

Rediff.com28 Dec 2009

United States President Barack Obama has ordered a review of air security measures after a Nigerian youth carrying explosives managed to sneak into a transatlantic American jet."The president wants to review some of these procedures and see if they need to be updated," said an official, amid reports that the 23-year-old Nigerian, Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, was on a US 'security watch list' after his father alerted authorities about is behaviour.

Obama expects agreement at Copenhagen

Obama expects agreement at Copenhagen

Rediff.com8 Dec 2009

Encouraged by India and China's decision to cut their greenhouse gas emissions, US President Barack Obama is hopeful that an agreement could be reached at the ongoing climate conference in Copenhagen.

Cuban president Castro to visit US?

Cuban president Castro to visit US?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

The United States has not ruled out a visit to the White House by Cuban President Raul Castro, arguing that President Barack Obama has visited countries like China and Myanmar and invited their leaders to America, despite having serious human rights concerns about them.

Pak has 'no excuse' for not acting on terror: US

Pak has 'no excuse' for not acting on terror: US

Rediff.com8 Oct 2010

The US said the current "status quo" in Pakistan's restive tribal areas, which have become a safe haven for Taliban and Al Qaeda terrorists, is "unacceptable" amid growing fears that Islamabad was not doing enough to battle militants holed up near the Af-Pak border.

US backs Karzai govt's 'peace talks' with Taliban

US backs Karzai govt's 'peace talks' with Taliban

Rediff.com7 Oct 2010

The Obama administration has said it is supportive of the peace talks between the Karzai government and the Taliban, but asserted that there is no change in its position that this requires a renunciation of Al Qaeda, following Afghan law and renouncing violence.

US mum on mammoth terror watch list

US mum on mammoth terror watch list

Rediff.com27 Mar 2007

The programme Terrorist Identities Datamart Environment is a storehouse for data about individuals that the intelligence community believes might harm the United States.

Kissinger used racist, misogynist language for then PM Indira Gandhi

Kissinger used racist, misogynist language for then PM Indira Gandhi

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Speaking about the issue in India in March 2012 at a media conclave, Kissinger defended his use of unparliamentary language while referring to Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.

Trump welcomes 'true friend' as Modi lands in Washington

Trump welcomes 'true friend' as Modi lands in Washington

Rediff.com25 Jun 2017

Trump will host Modi at the White House on Monday afternoon.

Pence congratulates Harris, offers full co-operation

Pence congratulates Harris, offers full co-operation

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

Friday's call was the first time Pence, 61, and Harris, 56, had an one-to-one conversation since their vice presidential debate in October last year. It was also the first direct contact between the two leaders since the November 3 presidential election.

Memo first, US now plans sanctions against Iran

Memo first, US now plans sanctions against Iran

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

The reports quoting unnamed senior administration officials came amid an increasing demand in this regard from US Senators even as the Trump administration called a meeting of the UN Security Council on Iran's ballistic missile tests.

Quad countries accept India's stand on Ukraine: Australia

Quad countries accept India's stand on Ukraine: Australia

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

"No one has ever accused India of supporting what is going on in Ukraine. What India seems to be doing is trying to operate within the policy outlined by Nehru 65 years back," said a source.

Obama still smokes 'occasionally'

Obama still smokes 'occasionally'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2009

Though cured "95 per cent", United States President Barack Obama has admitted that he sometimes has "fallen off the wagon" in his bid to quit smoking.

Obama finds Modi 'honest and direct' leader

Obama finds Modi 'honest and direct' leader

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

Obama thinks Modi has a clear vision for where he wants to take his country, says the White House.

US midterms: Democrats take control of House, GOP retains Senate

US midterms: Democrats take control of House, GOP retains Senate

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

In his first tweet after election results started coming in US President Trump claimed success. "Tremendous success tonight. Thank you to all!".

US to pull out troops from Syria

US to pull out troops from Syria

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

The Wall Street Journal described it as a abrupt decision by the Trump Administration.

Trump hesitates to condemn white supremacists

Trump hesitates to condemn white supremacists

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

Biden alleged that Trump has used everything as a "dog whistle" to try to generate racist hatred and division.

Obama seeks daily briefing on economy

Obama seeks daily briefing on economy

Rediff.com23 Jan 2009

In an effort to keep a close tab on the economic situation of the country, which is in a deep recession, the US President Barack H Obama, has sought a daily briefing on economy.