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US clarifies: No civil nuclear deal with Pakistan

US clarifies: No civil nuclear deal with Pakistan

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

The prospect of a civil nuclear deal with Pakistan being talked about in the public domain is quite unlikely, the White House said, but acknowledged that the United States is in talks with Islamabad on issues related to nuclear safety and security.

Beware The American Deep State

Beware The American Deep State

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

Do not underestimate the ingenuity of the Deep State in America to have its way. Keeping the guard down will be a catastrophic mistake on the part of the Delhi establishment. We could get hit when least expected. That's what happened in Bangladesh and Syria, warns Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

On Day 1 in office, Trump signs executive order against Obamacare

On Day 1 in office, Trump signs executive order against Obamacare

Rediff.com21 Jan 2017

The order says "It is the policy of my administration to seek the prompt repeal" of the law.

US health care vote postponed, blow to Trump

US health care vote postponed, blow to Trump

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

In a closed-door meeting with Republican lawmakers, Trump warned his partymen to leave Obamacare in place unless they pass the legislation to repeal and replace it, according to news reports.

Race remains a factor in US society: Obama

Race remains a factor in US society: Obama

Rediff.com23 Jul 2009

Asserting that he is a testimony to the progress America has made with regard to racism, President Barack Obama has acknowledged that race remains a factor in the US society.

Pak a partner in war on terror: US

Pak a partner in war on terror: US

Rediff.com21 Jun 2005

CIA Director Porter Goss has recently said that he has a pretty good idea that Osama bin Ladin is still in the Paksitan-Afghanistan frontier area.

US urges immediate end to Tibet violence

US urges immediate end to Tibet violence

Rediff.com18 Mar 2008

The United States has urged an "immediate end to the violence" in Lhasa, where 13 people have been killed in Chinese crackdown on monks, while refuting the impression that it was being "soft" on the question of criticising Beijing's human rights record. At the White House, Press Secretary Dana Perino said the Bush administration had been in touch with the Chinese and impressed upon Beijing the need to exercise restraint in dealing with the protests.

Ex-FBI Dir seeks to question Trump on Russia probe

Ex-FBI Dir seeks to question Trump on Russia probe

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

Mueller has already interviewed several of the close aides and family members of Trump over the issue.

US shoots down unidentified high-altitude aerial object in Alaska

US shoots down unidentified high-altitude aerial object in Alaska

Rediff.com11 Feb 2023

A United States fighter jet Friday shot down an object, the size of a small car, flying with payloads at a height of about 40,000 feet off the northern coast of Alaska on the direction of President Joe Biden, officials said.

Obama dines in Kansas with those who wrote to him

Obama dines in Kansas with those who wrote to him

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

Four Kansas residents who wrote letters to Barack Obama about their struggle and success in US's heartland were in for a surprise when they were taken out for a dinner by the President.

Encouraging Indian leaders to stand up against Russian invasion: US

Encouraging Indian leaders to stand up against Russian invasion: US

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

At her daily news conference on Wednesday, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki was asked how the world's largest and oldest democracies are working together to bring peace in the region amidst the war in Ukraine.

'I have faced more attacks and threats than I have ever before'

'I have faced more attacks and threats than I have ever before'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

'Disagreements between reporters and the White House has always been there, but this is the most tense I have seen it since I have been there.'

Burns trying to push India to resolve N-deal

Burns trying to push India to resolve N-deal

Rediff.com11 Dec 2007

At the White House, Press Secretary Dana Perino was asked if US President George W Bush is in touch with anybody in India or has been briefed on the issue. "Undersecretary of State for Political Affairs Burns has certainly been trying to push India to try to reconcile their differences so that we can move forward. We think it's a very important programme," Perino said.

Musharraf did not take our advice: US

Musharraf did not take our advice: US

Rediff.com9 Nov 2007

The United States on Thursday said that President Pervez Musharraf has not taken its advice not to impose emergency in Pakistan. "President Musharraf oversees a sovereign nation, and we urged him not to take this step of establishing a state of emergency. He did not take our advice. We consider it a setback because it was outside of the constitution, calling that state of emergency," White House Press Secretary Dana Perino said.

This election is not yet over: Trump Campaign

This election is not yet over: Trump Campaign

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

Even as the election was yet to be called in Pennsylvania and Georgia where Biden has taken over Trump in terms of the vote count, albeit by a thin margin, the window for Trump was fast closing down.

US hopes for a 'shift' in Pakistan's approach

US hopes for a 'shift' in Pakistan's approach

Rediff.com11 Dec 2008

The United States has said that it will be good if Pakistan shifts to a tougher approach towards the Lashkar-e-Tayiba, the prime suspect in the Mumbai terror attacks."We're continuing to follow the reports. What we are looking to see, if there's going to be a shift in Pakistan into how they deal with the LeT," White House Press Secretary Dana Perino said.On the reports of arrests of some suspects in Pakistan, Perino said, "We are following those reports very closely."

India, China must address climate change: US

India, China must address climate change: US

Rediff.com7 May 2014

The White House Press Secretary said the impacts of climate change on weather are severe.

Face of America's Covid fight Dr Fauci tests positive

Face of America's Covid fight Dr Fauci tests positive

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

Dr Fauci, who is fully vaccinated and has been boosted twice, is currently experiencing mild symptoms.

Is Trump A Lot Like Modi?

Is Trump A Lot Like Modi?

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

After being sworn in as the 47th president of the United States, Trump started his inaugural address with a sentence that echoed Modi's coinage some years ago, notes Modi biographer Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

US can strike at Al Qaeda inside Pak

US can strike at Al Qaeda inside Pak

Rediff.com20 Jul 2007

"We never rule out any options, including striking actionable targets," the White House Press Secretary Tony Snow said.

 IAEA board to discuss Iran on Feb 2

IAEA board to discuss Iran on Feb 2

Rediff.com18 Jan 2006

Bolton, who is the chief US envoy to the United Nations, said involving the Security Council will not displace the IAEA, but will "strengthen the hand" of the agency in dealing with Iran.

US hopes to wrap up N-deal

US hopes to wrap up N-deal

Rediff.com23 Jul 2008

As the UPA government won the confidence motion, the United States on Tuesday said governments of the two countries would be able to wrap up the civil nuclear pact before the time runs out.

Bush to capitalise on 'rapport' with PM

Bush to capitalise on 'rapport' with PM

Rediff.com25 Oct 2005

US State Department said Bush is keen on strengthening ties with India.

'Modi hasn't forgotten his human touch'

'Modi hasn't forgotten his human touch'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

'The prime minister is talking to his Chachaji and he is crying in the PM's lap, it was such an emotional scene.'

Manmohan Singh had very good visit: US

Manmohan Singh had very good visit: US

Rediff.com26 Jul 2005

Manmohan Singh had very good visit: US

N-deal: US now says it can wait for some more time

N-deal: US now says it can wait for some more time

Rediff.com26 Mar 2008

With the Indian government refusing to give any timeframe for finalising the civil nuclear deal, the United States has said there was still some more time before it can say "now or never" on the agreement. "We have a little bit of time before we have to say now or never. We've got several months to continue to work with them. And actually that deal is supported by bipartisan members on Capitol Hill, as well, so they're helping to move this along," White House Press Secreta

Raging winter storm has so far killed 50 people in US

Raging winter storm has so far killed 50 people in US

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

The extreme circumstances in western New York were caused by numbing cold, howling winds, and heavy 'lake-effect' snow, which was picked up by freezing air flowing over warmer lake waters.

Trump celebrates Diwali, leaves out Hindus in tweet

Trump celebrates Diwali, leaves out Hindus in tweet

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

Trump hosted Diwali celebrations in the historic Roosevelt Room of the White House which was attended by prominent Indian-Americans, Indian-origin administration and diplomatic officials.

All about BCCI's new National Cricket Academy

All about BCCI's new National Cricket Academy

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

The new National Cricket Academy which was inaugurated in Bengaluru on Sunday has been renamed as the BCCI Centre of Excellence.

Trump pleaded with China for re-election help: Book

Trump pleaded with China for re-election help: Book

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

The White House has said the forthcoming book by John Bolton is "full of classified information"

'Pak poll cannot be free and fair under emergency'

'Pak poll cannot be free and fair under emergency'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2007

The US has emphatically said that elections in Pakistan cannot be considered free and fair if held under emergency rule.

Biden stumbles in first presidential debate with Trump

Biden stumbles in first presidential debate with Trump

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

Joe Biden, seeking a second term in the White House, stumbled in his first televised presidential debate with his predecessor Donald Trump, setting off alarm bells among top Democrats about whether the incumbent President can stay atop in the gruelling months ahead of the elections.

Obama commutes sentence of WikiLeaks source Chelsea Manning

Obama commutes sentence of WikiLeaks source Chelsea Manning

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

White House ruled out a similar consideration for Edward Snowden, who is currently on a political asylum in Russia.

'Modi is almost certain to be re-elected...'

'Modi is almost certain to be re-elected...'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

'Although perhaps not with a greater majority, and maybe even a slightly reduced majority in the Lok Sabha.'

Keep up the good work: US tells India, Pak

Keep up the good work: US tells India, Pak

Rediff.com20 Jul 2004

'There has been some progress made. There is a dialogue that has been ongoing between India and Pakistan. And that's \n\npositive,' White House Press Secretary Scott McClellan said.

Obama to hold meeting with lawmakers on shutdown

Obama to hold meeting with lawmakers on shutdown

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

US President Barack Obama has stepped up his personal engagement with lawmakers over the government shutdown, which the White House hoped would help in resolving the current economic crisis including the one of raising the debt ceiling by October 17.

India Shining Under Modi In International Arena

India Shining Under Modi In International Arena

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

PM Modi went to New York this time not to engage in polemics, but to find solutions to global problems. He made some progress on several matters, even on reform of the UN Security Council, when the US made a major concession for the first time that six permanent members without veto, including India, could be considered

Obama asks Afghan prez candidates to refrain from violence

Obama asks Afghan prez candidates to refrain from violence

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

In an unusual personal intervention in a foreign election, United States President Barack Obama has asked the two presidential candidates in Afghanistan's disputed polls to maintain calm and threatened to cut-off American aid if 'extra-constitutional' steps are taken.

Osama bin Laden's 'Letter to America' goes viral amid Israel-Hamas war

Osama bin Laden's 'Letter to America' goes viral amid Israel-Hamas war

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Laden tried to defend the roughly 3,000-person terror assaults against the United States in a long letter dated 2002.