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Haneef jailed on a whim: Australian senator

Haneef jailed on a whim: Australian senator

Rediff.com27 Jul 2007

Andrews had cancelled Haneef's visa 11 days ago, on the day an Australian court granted him bail.

Why the London terror plot failed

Why the London terror plot failed

Rediff.com5 Jul 2007

ABC News reported that both cell phone-initiated firing mechanisms rigged inside a Mercedes E 300 parked several yards from the front door of Tiger Tiger nightclub had failed.

People may endorese whoever they wish: Clinton

People may endorese whoever they wish: Clinton

Rediff.com31 Jan 2008

The report added that some have called the win in Florida a political stunt.

Suicide bombers sent to US, Europe: Report

Suicide bombers sent to US, Europe: Report

Rediff.com19 Jun 2007

The Taliban has reportedly sent out large teams of trained suicide bombers into the United States and Europe, to wreck mayhem.

Americans split over Obama and McCain's Iraq stand

Americans split over Obama and McCain's Iraq stand

Rediff.com15 Jul 2008

The survey has shown that 47 per cent said they trust McCain more in handling the war while 45 per cent have more faith in Obama.

Have you seen Serena's 'racist and sexist' cartoon?

Have you seen Serena's 'racist and sexist' cartoon?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

The cartoon has been blasted by numerous athletes, celebrities, journalists and activists

US Sikh student ejected from soccer game for wearing turban

US Sikh student ejected from soccer game for wearing turban

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

Officials from the Marple-NewtownSchool District said the incident occurred on Tuesday when the high school student was playing against the Conestoga High team.

Australian family loses members in MH370, MH17 tragedies

Australian family loses members in MH370, MH17 tragedies

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

In a cruel twist of fate, an Australian family who lost two of their members in the MH370 crash learned on Friday that two more from their extended family were on the ill-fated Malaysian plane shot down over Ukraine.

N Korea may be preparing for another N-test: US

N Korea may be preparing for another N-test: US

Rediff.com5 Jan 2007

"We think they've put everything in place to conduct a test without any notice or warning."

Skin colour decides how hospitals treat you: study

Skin colour decides how hospitals treat you: study

Rediff.com23 Jul 2007

Real people were not used in the study; the doctors saw computer-generated images on a monitor.

New Harry Potter book leaked on the Internet

New Harry Potter book leaked on the Internet

Rediff.com21 Jul 2007

This, despite a 10-million-pound security operation featuring an army of guards, satellite tracking systems and legal contracts.

Al Qaeda team may be in place in US: Report

Al Qaeda team may be in place in US: Report

Rediff.com11 Jul 2007

The White House has convened a top-priority meeting on Thursday to deal with new intelligence that suggests a group of Al Qaeda operatives is en route to the United States, or likely already in place.

Unknown vapour reported on ISS

Unknown vapour reported on ISS

Rediff.com18 Sep 2006

The ISS is expecting heavy traffic, something similar to rush hour.\n\n

Rather neutered than dead

Rather neutered than dead

Rediff.com21 Sep 2007

ABC News, Fox News and other outlets report that as part of a plea bargain, James chose 25 years in prison followed by ten years of probation, plus castration, in preference to a life sentence.

Cell phone, most hated gadget

Cell phone, most hated gadget

Rediff.com21 Jan 2004

Michael Jackson to revive music career?

Michael Jackson to revive music career?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2006

Reports suggest that the star is working on a couple of projects.

'Al Qaeda cell on way to US to commit terror act'

'Al Qaeda cell on way to US to commit terror act'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2007

In light of the intelligence input, the White House has convened an urgent multi-agency meeting on Wednesday to consider steps needed to minimize the threat and harden the security for government buildings.

TomKat hits the Maldives!

TomKat hits the Maldives!

Rediff.com23 Nov 2006

Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes have arrived in the Maldives.

Iraqi snipers learn online

Iraqi snipers learn online

Rediff.com18 May 2005

An Iraqi insurgent website instructs would-be snipers to target US and coalition military commanders, officers and pilots because replacing them 'may take two to four years and cost more than $500,000 to put someone through the famous West Point.'

Trump suggests 'delay' in 2020 presidential elections

Trump suggests 'delay' in 2020 presidential elections

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

'With Universal Mail-In Voting (not Absentee Voting, which is good), 2020 will be the most INACCURATE & FRAUDULENT Election in history,' Trump tweeted on Thursday, just 96 days before the election. 'It will be a great embarrassment to the USA. Delay the Election until people can properly, securely and safely vote???' Trump said in his tweet, which was immediately condemned by the opposition Democratic party leaders.

Toby unsure about Spidey 4

Toby unsure about Spidey 4

Rediff.com10 Apr 2007

The star of the last three Spiderman series isn't so sure of playing the superhero for the fourth time.

Why you need to go to bed

Why you need to go to bed

Rediff.com29 Jan 2007

If you want to stay slim, healthy and productive, you need at least eight and a half hours of sleep a day, says an expert.

Shyamalan reveals his secret

Shyamalan reveals his secret

Rediff.com16 Jul 2004

Deadly explosives stolen from US bunker

Deadly explosives stolen from US bunker

Rediff.com20 Dec 2005

The missing 400 pounds of explosives includes 150 pounds of the deadly C-4 plastic.

India - Pakistan rivalry gets ugly Down Under, four hurt in brawl

India - Pakistan rivalry gets ugly Down Under, four hurt in brawl

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

Four persons have been injured when a brawl broke out between cricket fans watching the tense India-Pakistan World Cup match on television at a Sydney club.

We are capable of capturing Osama: Pak

We are capable of capturing Osama: Pak

Rediff.com23 Jul 2005

Asserting that Pakistan was capable of capturing Osama bin Laden, Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf said he would not allow other countries into Pakistani territory to capture the al-Qaeda chief.

Richard Gere backs George Bush

Richard Gere backs George Bush

Rediff.com27 Feb 2006

Clinton admitted to hospital for heart surgery

Clinton admitted to hospital for heart surgery

Rediff.com3 Sep 2004

The former US president would undergo quadruple heart bypass surgery in New York's Columbia Presbyterian Hospital.

US formally exits Paris climate deal

US formally exits Paris climate deal

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

President Trump originally announced his intention to withdraw from the agreement in 2017 and formally notified the United Nations last year. The US exited the pact after a mandatory year-long waiting period that ended on Wednesday.

Bush's approval ratings reach highest since March

Bush's approval ratings reach highest since March

Rediff.com21 Dec 2005

The latest poll has shown that Bush's handling of the situation in Iraq has gone up 10 points from November to 46 per cent.

COVID-19 may have hit Wuhan in Aug 2019, claims study

COVID-19 may have hit Wuhan in Aug 2019, claims study

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

China said the study was "ridiculous" and based on "superficial" information.

Musharraf wants greater US involvement in Kashmir

Musharraf wants greater US involvement in Kashmir

Rediff.com25 Jun 2003

He wants a West Asia-style US-sponsored 'roadmap' on Kashmir, but feared India would not allow one.

Comcast makes $66-billion bid for Disney

Comcast makes $66-billion bid for Disney

Rediff.com12 Feb 2004

The surprise bid, if successful, will create one of the world's biggest media companies, after Time Warner Inc and News Corp.

Johnny Depp's 'very weird job'

Johnny Depp's 'very weird job'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2004

Bush, Kerry neck-and-neck: Opinion polls

Bush, Kerry neck-and-neck: Opinion polls

Rediff.com31 Aug 2004

Forty-eight per cent of likely voters questioned in an ABC News-Washington Post survey said they would vote for Bush while 48 per cent opted for Kerry.

Most US voters know little about Kerry: Poll

Most US voters know little about Kerry: Poll

Rediff.com27 Jul 2004

The poll, conducted by Washington Post-ABC News, suggested that 54 per cent of the voters were unfamiliar with the Massachusetts senator's positions against only 25 per cent who felt the same about Republican President George W Bush.

Al Qaida letter gives lie to Bush claim

Al Qaida letter gives lie to Bush claim

Rediff.com10 Feb 2004

The 17-page letter reveals that the outfit is facing problems in recruiting Iraqis putting in doubt the administration's claim that Iraq is a recruiting ground for terrorists.