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10 DIRTY secrets of restaurants revealed!

10 DIRTY secrets of restaurants revealed!

Rediff.com16 Nov 2012

From bread baskets circulating from table to table to waiters going missing in action (MIA), a London born American waitress has revealed 10 shocking secrets from restaurants' kitchens in her memoir.

1 killed, 15 injured in Ohio nightclub shooting

1 killed, 15 injured in Ohio nightclub shooting

Rediff.com26 Mar 2017

Hundreds were in the Cameo nightclub when shots broke out, police said.

Mice, roaches found in food served on US airlines: FDA

Mice, roaches found in food served on US airlines: FDA

Rediff.com21 Nov 2012

In a shocker, the US Food and Drug Administration has discovered the presence of mice, ants and cockroaches in food served on airlines in the country.

Mice, roaches found in food served on US airlines

Mice, roaches found in food served on US airlines

Rediff.com21 Nov 2012

Through a Freedom of Information Act request, the Show '20/20' obtained lists of recent health violation records from the FDA, the agency in charge of inspecting airlines and their outside food caterers.

Is Condoleezza Rice going to be Romney's running mate?

Is Condoleezza Rice going to be Romney's running mate?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2012

American diplomat Condoleezza Rice has been listed as the top vice-presidential candidate in Republican presidential contender Mitt Romney's campaign, a new report has found. The Drudge Report, the conservative website, claims that Rice is the new frontrunner to be Romney's running mate in the November 6 elections.

Obama, Romney fight to the finish in a battle of equals

Obama, Romney fight to the finish in a battle of equals

Rediff.com4 Nov 2012

As they zeroed in towards the D-day in a virtually tied presidential race, both Barack Obama and Mitt Romney, battling fatigue and nerves, darted across crucial swing states in their desperate final bids to woo the starkly polarised American electorate.

Taliban hit US military chief's aircraft with rockets

Taliban hit US military chief's aircraft with rockets

Rediff.com21 Aug 2012

The rockets uprooted the main door of the C-17 aircraft used by General Martin Dempsey, the chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, wounding two maintenance officers and also damaging an Apache helicopter gunship parked nearby, the ABC news reported quoting Pentagon officials.

Aus MP questions decision to award Sachin MOA

Aus MP questions decision to award Sachin MOA

Rediff.com17 Oct 2012

An Australian politician has questioned Prime Minister Julia Gillard's decision to award an Order of Australia to cricketer Sachin Tendulkar for his contribution to sport.

One bad night but confident of winning: Obama

One bad night but confident of winning: Obama

Rediff.com11 Oct 2012

Despite a dull performance in his last week's presidential debate, United States President Barack Obama has termed it as 'bad night' and is confident of winning November 6 election against Republican challenger Mitt Romney.

Cooking oil powers Qantas aircraft

Cooking oil powers Qantas aircraft

Rediff.com13 Apr 2012

The biofuel component of the fuel used for the flight was from refined cooking oil.

Australian cops foil terror plot to bring down airplane

Australian cops foil terror plot to bring down airplane

Rediff.com30 Jul 2017

Police said it was an Islamist-inspired plot, but they did not link the plan to a specific terrorist group.

The knives are out! S&P's US downgrade may be probed

The knives are out! S&P's US downgrade may be probed

Rediff.com9 Aug 2011

The unprecedented downgrade of the US' creditworthiness by ratings agency Standard and Poor's may face a probe by a Senate committee, reports have said.

'Start packing your bags, Mr Obama'

'Start packing your bags, Mr Obama'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2012

Presumptive Republican nominee Mitt Romney has asked United States President Barack Obama to "start packing", showing confidence that he would be able to defeat the incumbent in the November presidential elections.

India's case unique, Pak doesn't qualify for uranium: Australia

India's case unique, Pak doesn't qualify for uranium: Australia

Rediff.com8 Dec 2011

"The circumstances for India so far as export of uranium is concerned are in my view unique," Defence Minister Stephen Smith, who is currently visiting New Delhi to discuss security and defence cooperation, told ABC news channel. "Pakistan does not have the same record so far as proliferation is concerned. There have been serious expressions of concern about proliferation in the past," he said.

When networks cut away from Trump's White House address

When networks cut away from Trump's White House address

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

Television news networks, including ABC CBS and NBC all cut away from United States President Donald Trump as he spoke from the White House to make an unfounded accusation that the election was being stolen from him.

Afghan war poll adds to Obama's headache

Afghan war poll adds to Obama's headache

Rediff.com12 Mar 2012

Sixty per cent Americans say that the war in Afghanistan has not been not worth fighting and just 30 per cent believe that the Afghan public supports the US mission in their country -- marking the sour state of attitudes on the war even before the shooting rampage allegedly by a US soldier this weekend.

Hasan Minhaj to host White House Correspondents' Dinner

Hasan Minhaj to host White House Correspondents' Dinner

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

The Indian-American stand-up comic was the entertainer at the 2017 WHCA Dinner when he was a senior correspondent on The Daily Show. His one-hour Netflix comedy special Hasan Minhaj: Homecoming King was released in 2017, for which he won his first Peabody Award in 2018.

India trying to create 'anti-Pakistan' Afghanistan: Musharraf

India trying to create 'anti-Pakistan' Afghanistan: Musharraf

Rediff.com7 Oct 2011

Former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has accused India of seeking to "create an anti-Pakistan Afghanistan" as part of its bid to dominate South Asia. Musharraf made these comments at the Washington Ideas Forum. "In Afghanistan, there is some kind of a proxy conflict going on between Pakistan and India," the former military ruler said.

Obama leads over Romney in latest opinion poll

Obama leads over Romney in latest opinion poll

Rediff.com7 Feb 2012

United States President Barack Obama is leading over his potential Republican challenger Mitt Romney by six points, a latest opinion poll has said. Romney, who won his third primary state over the weekend, is the frontrunner among the four Republican presidential candidates. The poll was conducted last week. Obama leads Romney 51 per cent to 45 per cent among registered voters.

Should airlines pay when they inconvenience us?

Should airlines pay when they inconvenience us?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2011

What airline policies would you like to see the Indian Government implement to minimise inconvenience to passengers?

Washington, New York face terror threat on 9/11

Washington, New York face terror threat on 9/11

Rediff.com9 Sep 2011

United States intelligence officials have claimed that they have "very specific", credible but unconfirmed reports of a terror threat in Washington and New York, coinciding with the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. An ABC News report quoted intelligence officials as saying that at least three individuals, including an American citizen, "entered the country in August by air with the intent to launch a vehicle-borne attack against Washington DC or New York".

Pak protest? Bah! US drone strikes will go on

Pak protest? Bah! US drone strikes will go on

Rediff.com13 Apr 2011

The Obama administration has ruled out halting the strikes by the CIA operated unmanned planes, which have been billed as the most potent anti-terror weapon, ABC news reported quoting unnamed US officials.

In hell, Osama bonds with Stalin and Hitler!

In hell, Osama bonds with Stalin and Hitler!

Rediff.com2 May 2012

A year after Osama bin Laden was killed by United States Navy SEALS in the Pakistani garrison city of Abbottabad, the world's number one terrorist is keeping himself busy by tweeting from hell! Dozens of fake accounts were floated on Twitter shortly after bin Laden's death and ever since, there has been no stopping the updates and "fatwas" from "hell".

In 2 pen strokes, Trump will shut the door on immigrants

In 2 pen strokes, Trump will shut the door on immigrants

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

United States President Donald Trump is set to sign several executive orders, including one on building a border wall with Mexico, this week to crack down on immigrants -- one of his central campaign promises -- and could suspend immigration from some Muslim nations, media reports have said.

IN PHOTOS: Five terrorists US wants from Pakistan

IN PHOTOS: Five terrorists US wants from Pakistan

Rediff.com28 May 2011

The United States has drawn up a list of five terrorists, including Ilyas Kashmiri who has been linked to the Mumbai attacks, it expects Pakistan to provide intelligence about immediately and possibly target in joint operations, according to a media report on Saturday.

Very difficult for Al Qeada to stage another 9/11: Obama

Very difficult for Al Qeada to stage another 9/11: Obama

Rediff.com4 Oct 2011

United States President Barack Obama has said that the entire Al Qaeda leadership has been decimated and it would be "very difficult" for the group to stage a spectacular terror attack on the scale of the 9/11 strikes in near future.

Not interested in 2012 VP post: Nikki Haley

Not interested in 2012 VP post: Nikki Haley

Rediff.com16 May 2011

The Indian American Republican Governor of South Carolina Nimrata 'Nikki' Randhawa Haley has said that she's not interested in being the vice presidential candidate of the Republican presidential nominee in 2012.

Mubarak's net worth: Rs 319,500 crore!

Mubarak's net worth: Rs 319,500 crore!

Rediff.com4 Feb 2011

Egypt's embattled President Hosni Mubarak's and his family's net worth is estimated to be between $40 billion (Rs 182,500 crore) and $70 billion( Rs 319,500 crore), a media report said.

Trump meets with top journos; calls them 'deceitful liars'

Trump meets with top journos; calls them 'deceitful liars'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

'It was like a f---ing firing squad,' The New York Post reported.

Aus bans arrivals from India; offenders to face 5-yr jail term, fines

Aus bans arrivals from India; offenders to face 5-yr jail term, fines

Rediff.com1 May 2021

The temporary ban begins on Monday and applies to any travellers who have visited India within 14 days of their intended arrival date in Australia.

Obama says he's underdog for 2012 presidential polls

Obama says he's underdog for 2012 presidential polls

Rediff.com4 Oct 2011

United States President Barack Obama has said that he is the underdog in the 2012 presidential elections, even as his job approval among liberals tied its all-time low in a recent poll.

Pak may let China 'examine' wrecked US helicopter

Pak may let China 'examine' wrecked US helicopter

Rediff.com11 May 2011

The US has already asked the Pakistanis to return the helicopter wreckage, but one Pakistani official told ABC News that the Chinese were also 'very interested' in seeing the remains.

Adani's Oz mine to supply low grade coal to India, says media report

Adani's Oz mine to supply low grade coal to India, says media report

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

However, Adani Australia has clarified on its Facebook page on Monday that in terms of quality of the coal it is almost 50 per cent better than that used domestically.

Kal Penn returns to the White House

Kal Penn returns to the White House

Rediff.com16 Nov 2010

The politically-active actor has finished filming the latest Harold & Kumar instalment, the third of the series, and is ready to return to work with President Barrack Obama.

Five people you should AVOID dating at work!

Five people you should AVOID dating at work!

Rediff.com16 Feb 2011

Things really can go wrong when you become romantically involved with someone at your workplace -- and what matters the most is who you're dating.

Egypt will sink in chaos if I step down: Mubarak

Egypt will sink in chaos if I step down: Mubarak

Rediff.com4 Feb 2011

Embattled Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has said he is "fed up" and wants to quit but fears that the nation will "sink in chaos" if he steps down.

Nawaz Sharif a 'closet Taliban': Musharraf

Nawaz Sharif a 'closet Taliban': Musharraf

Rediff.com25 Sep 2009

In an interview to ABC News, Musharraf called Sharif 'abrasive' and 'confrontational'.

Alarm as plane violates Obama's airspace

Alarm as plane violates Obama's airspace

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

The secure airspace over United States President Barack Obama's location in Seattle, Washington state, was violated by a small plane on Tuesday afternoon, following which two F-15 fighter jets were scrambled to intercept the intruder, ABC News has reported

Men, here's how you DON'T talk about sexual harassment

Men, here's how you DON'T talk about sexual harassment

Rediff.com20 Dec 2017

Lessons from Hollywood star Matt Damon's mistakes.

Osama's son missing in Pakistan since US raid

Osama's son missing in Pakistan since US raid

Rediff.com11 May 2011

One of Osama bin Laden's sons went missing in the midst of the United States Navy SEALs' raid that eliminated the dreaded terrorist in his Abbottabad hideout more than a week ago, according to the slain al-Qaeda chief's three wives who are in Pakistan's custody.