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Indian-origin student shot dead in US during robbery attempt

Indian-origin student shot dead in US during robbery attempt

Rediff.com29 Dec 2017

Police said two people were shot during an armed robbery attempt inside the convenience store.

Trump defends limited entry for Muslims, non-committal on Pakistan

Trump defends limited entry for Muslims, non-committal on Pakistan

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

When asked about countries like Afghanistan, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia figuring in the list, he said, "You're going to see. You're going to see. We're going to have extreme vetting in all cases. And I mean extreme. And we're not letting people in if we think there's even a little chance of some problem."

Indian-American woman jailed for 30 years for death of child

Indian-American woman jailed for 30 years for death of child

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

A 33-year-old Indian-American woman has been sentenced to 30 years in prison in the United States for female foeticide and child maltreatment of a dependent.

Kamala Harris enters US presidential race

Kamala Harris enters US presidential race

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

In a video, announcing her candidacy for the office, Harris said, "Justice. Decency. Equality. Freedom. Democracy. These aren't just words. They're the values we as Americans cherish. And they're all on the line now. The future of our country depends on you and millions of others lifting our voices to fight for our American values. That's why I'm running for president of the United States."

Trump rules out talks with Taliban after series of attacks

Trump rules out talks with Taliban after series of attacks

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

Trump suggested a stronger military response is imminent.

Week before elections, Trump leads Clinton by a point: Poll

Week before elections, Trump leads Clinton by a point: Poll

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

A week before the US presidential elections, Republican nominee Donald Trump has taken a slender lead of one percentage point against his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton for the first time since May in a major national tracking poll.

Hillary on private email server: 'I am sorry; it was a mistake'

Hillary on private email server: 'I am sorry; it was a mistake'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

Apologising for using private email server during her term as secretary of state, Democratic presidential frontrunner Hillary Clinton has said "I am sorry" and termed her decision a "mistake."

North Korea no longer a nuclear threat to US: Trump

North Korea no longer a nuclear threat to US: Trump

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

Trump also said in a separate tweet that North Korea is 'no longer' the US' 'biggest and most dangerous problem', telling Americans and the rest of the world they can 'sleep well tonight!'

Hillary vs Trump: Stage set for Monday night showdown

Hillary vs Trump: Stage set for Monday night showdown

Rediff.com25 Sep 2016

A new Washington Post-ABC News poll stated that the two leaders, ahead of the first presidential debate, are locked in a neck-and-neck battle with just over a month to go for the elections.

Ex-US Navy SEAL who wrote Osama book to forfeit over $7 million

Ex-US Navy SEAL who wrote Osama book to forfeit over $7 million

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

Matthew Bissonnette, the former Navy SEAL, agreed to pay the US government all past and future proceeds from his bestselling book as part of a settlement with the Department of Justice.

'Fight fire with fire': Trump claims torture, waterboarding work

'Fight fire with fire': Trump claims torture, waterboarding work

Rediff.com26 Jan 2017

Trump said that he "absolutely" believes waterboarding works, but would defer to his CIA and Pentagon chiefs advice on whether to reinstate them.

Muslim girl booted from school bus for hijab in US

Muslim girl booted from school bus for hijab in US

Rediff.com15 Jan 2017

Janna Bakeer, a girl who attends Timpview High School in Provo City, Utah, tried to ride a bus home when the bus driver used the bus's intercom system and said, "Hey you with the blue hair thingie, get off the bus, you don't belong here," according Randall Spencer, the family's lawyer.

Trump says meeting with Kim 'likely in 3-4 weeks'

Trump says meeting with Kim 'likely in 3-4 weeks'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2018

South Korean President's office says Kim promised to close N Korea's nuclear test site next month.

Indian-American woman jailed for 30 yrs for foeticide

Indian-American woman jailed for 30 yrs for foeticide

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

A 33-year-old Indian-American woman has been sentenced to 30 years in prison in the United States for female foeticide and child maltreatment of a dependent.

Australia's most wanted jihadist Neil Prakash arrested?

Australia's most wanted jihadist Neil Prakash arrested?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

The Fijian-Indian-origin, a senior Islamic State recruiter and terror plot instigator, had been arrested in an unnamed Middle Eastern country.

Adani's coal mine project gets re-approval in Australia

Adani's coal mine project gets re-approval in Australia

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

The federal court in August had revoked the original approval.

Obama says Trump may have 'enough craziness' to be president

Obama says Trump may have 'enough craziness' to be president

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

"He is somebody who I think is very engaging and gregarious. I have enjoyed the conversations that we have had. He is somebody who I think is not lacking in confidence," Obama said.

Former FBI chief to oversee Trump-Russia link probe

Former FBI chief to oversee Trump-Russia link probe

Rediff.com18 May 2017

Trump said a thorough investigation will prove that no such collusion took place.

Obama says his administration stabilised American economy

Obama says his administration stabilised American economy

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

Obama said when he became the country's president, the economy was on the verge of a Great Depression.

Farewell, Floyd

Farewell, Floyd

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

Aseem Chhabra remembers Master Chef Floyd Cardoz who died of coronavirus in New York on Wednesday.

Texas shooter had issues with mother-in-law who attended the attacked church

Texas shooter had issues with mother-in-law who attended the attacked church

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

He killed his grandmother-in-law during the attack, friends of the woman told the media.

Trump has wiped out Clinton's lead, says latest poll

Trump has wiped out Clinton's lead, says latest poll

Rediff.com23 May 2016

Analysts believe the main reason for Trump's popularity surge is that he now enjoys wider support from Republican voters after his decisive win in Indiana earlier this month.

It's a miracle! Blind woman sees again after falling over

It's a miracle! Blind woman sees again after falling over

Rediff.com8 May 2016

Mary Ann Franco, gradually became blind after injuring her spine in a car accident in 1993.

19 US mission in the Muslim world to stay shut

19 US mission in the Muslim world to stay shut

Rediff.com5 Aug 2013

The State Department last week issued a worldwide travel alert warning Americans that Al Qaeda may be planning attacks in August, particularly in the Middle East.

I'm ashamed, says Indian origin doctor for assaulting Uber cabbie while drunk

I'm ashamed, says Indian origin doctor for assaulting Uber cabbie while drunk

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

Ramkissoon, a fourth-year neurology resident, can be seen in the video berating the driver, trying to hit him, and throwing items out of the window of the passenger seat, and ultimately trying to knee the driver.

The most dangerous stunt ever!

The most dangerous stunt ever!

Rediff.com19 May 2015

Extreme sports legend Dean Potter died attempting parachute jump in Yosemite.

Purvi Patel's sentencing sparks US debate on pregnancy laws

Purvi Patel's sentencing sparks US debate on pregnancy laws

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

The stiff 30-year prison sentence for an Indian-American woman for foeticide and child maltreatment has sparked a debate in the US on how prosecutors are using laws designed to protect expecting mothers to criminalise women for terminating a pregnancy.

When terror struck the media

When terror struck the media

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

The attacks on the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo is merely one in a long list of attacks on the media by extremist groups that would like to mandate what and how of free press. So, for the uninitiated, we take a stroll down recent times to see how the media and media persons have seen fearful responses to perceived transgressions.

Houston shooter Nathan DeSai wore military uniform

Houston shooter Nathan DeSai wore military uniform

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

Prakash Desai, Nathan DeSai's father, said his son was depressed because his law practice was not going well.

Goodbye folks! Designer Oscar de la Renta takes a final bow

Goodbye folks! Designer Oscar de la Renta takes a final bow

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

Ace designer to the stars passes away into the ages

I have a clean conscience: US cop who shot black teen

I have a clean conscience: US cop who shot black teen

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

Darren Wilson, the white police officer who shot dead an unarmed black teenager sparking riots in the Missouri town of Ferguson has said in a televised interview that he has no regrets about his actions.

Trump's White House declares war on media

Trump's White House declares war on media

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

Slamming the media for trying to "delegetimise" President Donald Trump by false reporting, his top aides have said the new administration will fight back "tooth and nail" against it and can even "rethink" its relationship with the press.

MH370 search: Debris confirmed from Boeing 777, but what next?

MH370 search: Debris confirmed from Boeing 777, but what next?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

The discovery of debris may not solve the mystery of what happened to the plane, warn aviation experts

Obama, Castro hail 'new day' for US-Cuba relations

Obama, Castro hail 'new day' for US-Cuba relations

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

Barack Obama and Raul Castro vowed to set aside their differences in pursuit of what the US president called a "new day" for the relationship between the neighbours.

Obama on publicity blitz to sell Syria attack to Congress

Obama on publicity blitz to sell Syria attack to Congress

Rediff.com9 Sep 2013

After spending most of his time over the weekend calling up and meeting lawmakers, President Barack Obama will go all out on a media publicity blitz over the next two days to convince war-weary Americans that an attack on Syria is needed for the long-term safety of the US.

Donald in the House: What Indians must know

Donald in the House: What Indians must know

Rediff.com11 Feb 2017

'It behoves us in India to watch how the US is pushing back.' 'It's a lesson in rising to the defence of Constitutional values when the administration won't,' says Mitali Saran.

Is Putin overthrown or he's had a secret baby?

Is Putin overthrown or he's had a secret baby?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Vladimir Putin is MIA (missing in action) and the Internet is obsessing over it!

Certainly, Russia was involved in US presidential polls: Haley

Certainly, Russia was involved in US presidential polls: Haley

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

Russian President Vladimir Putin has denied that his country meddled in the 2016 US Presidential election.

WTF NEWS: It's Weird, True and Funny!

WTF NEWS: It's Weird, True and Funny!

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

Here's your weekly digest of the craziest and funniest stories from around the world.

'Enough evidence to begin obstruction of justice case against Trump'

'Enough evidence to begin obstruction of justice case against Trump'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

Bharara alleged that before firing him, Trump tried to cultivate relationship with him.