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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.

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.

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.

Farewell, Floyd

Farewell, Floyd

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

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

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

What it means to be the world's smallest woman

What it means to be the world's smallest woman

Rediff.com24 Feb 2018

Jyoti Amge explains while Sadiya Upade listens in.

Syria agrees to Russian plan, avoids US action

Syria agrees to Russian plan, avoids US action

Rediff.com10 Sep 2013

Syria has agreed with the Russian proposal to place its chemical weapons stocks under international control to "uproot US aggression", hours after President Barack Obama said he would "absolutely" put on hold any military strike on the country if it does so.

How Trump responded to parents of slain Muslim soldier

How Trump responded to parents of slain Muslim soldier

Rediff.com31 Jul 2016

The Republic nominee said, 'I created lot of jobs, built great structures. Sure those are sacrifices.'

'Indians need to grow up'

'Indians need to grow up'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

'67 years after India gained independence, its people still get offended by the slightest issues in films.'

He 'played dead' among bodies to escape Orlando nightclub killer

He 'played dead' among bodies to escape Orlando nightclub killer

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

Even as the community and the country struggle to come to terms with this attack, stories of survival emerge.

Who got Sepp Blatter? Who shot him?

Who got Sepp Blatter? Who shot him?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

Blatter quits FIFA; under investigation by US prosecutors, FBI.

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

Here's your weekly digest of the most Weird, True and Funny News from the across the globe.

'Indian donations got Hillary to support nuke deal'

'Indian donations got Hillary to support nuke deal'

Rediff.com4 May 2015

New book claims Amar Singh gave between 20 and 100 per cent of his entire net worth to the Clinton Foundation.

US senators hint at possible fiscal deal on Tuesday

US senators hint at possible fiscal deal on Tuesday

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, a Democrat, and his Republican counterpart, Mitch McConnell, ended a day of constant talks with optimistic proclamations, as details leaked out of the pact they were negotiating.

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com15 May 2015

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

Can AAP stop Modi?

Can AAP stop Modi?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

Even a 6 percent vote-share would make AAP an important player on the national scene. The key lies in strategically concentrating AAP's vote, especially in the cities, so that it can break Narendra Modi's momentum, besides defeating an already weak Congress, says Praful Bidwai.