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The Doctor Who Became A Terrorist

The Doctor Who Became A Terrorist

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

Death came calling for the 71- year-old terrorist from the sky on Sunday morning in Kabul.

Prigozhin made some mistakes: Putin's first remarks on Wagner chief's death

Prigozhin made some mistakes: Putin's first remarks on Wagner chief's death

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

The Russian President also expressed "sincere condolences" to the families of those who died.

Iran warns Israel of possible action, says regime crossed red lines

Iran warns Israel of possible action, says regime crossed red lines

Rediff.com29 Oct 2023

Mentioning the recent attacks on US forces in Syria and Iraq, he added, "The US sent messages to the Axis of Resistance but received a clear response on the battlefield."

Time to speak up: What women want from elections

Time to speak up: What women want from elections

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Ahead of the upcoming elections, political parties have started announcing incentives to benefit women, but what do women truly seek for genuine gender parity, asks Nivedita Mookerji.

Russia replaces Ukraine war commander with General who planned invasion

Russia replaces Ukraine war commander with General who planned invasion

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

The right-hand man of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Gerasimov was one of only three, including the President and defence minister, who were in charge of plotting the invasion of Ukraine.

No crater at hospital blast site proves we didn't do it: IDF

No crater at hospital blast site proves we didn't do it: IDF

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

Hours after a deadly blast at a civilian hospital in the besieged Gaza Strip killed hundreds of people, Israel on Wednesday claimed that a lack of a crater at the blast site proves that it was not an air strike by its forces as claimed by Hamas-run health ministry.

19 foreigners among 151 killed, 76 hurt in Seoul Halloween stampede

19 foreigners among 151 killed, 76 hurt in Seoul Halloween stampede

Rediff.com30 Oct 2022

The agency also reported that the victims in their 20s accounted for the age group most affected by the horrific Seoul Halloween stampede.

How Modi Lost While Winning

How Modi Lost While Winning

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

For the first time in his political career, he failed to carry his party to even a working majority -- and again, for the first time in his career, he finds himself in a situation where he cannot rule by dictatorial fiat, points out Prem Panicker.

Putin annexes four regions in occupied Ukraine

Putin annexes four regions in occupied Ukraine

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

Putin said the residents in the four annexed regions will now be Russia's "citizens forever".

Israeli airstrike on Gaza hospital kills hundreds: Health officials

Israeli airstrike on Gaza hospital kills hundreds: Health officials

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

A Gaza civil defence chief stated on Al-Jazeera television that over 300 people were killed in the explosion at Al-Ahli al-Arabi Hospital.

Other fronts may open up if Israel continues bombing Gaza: Iran FM

Other fronts may open up if Israel continues bombing Gaza: Iran FM

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

Upon his arrival in Beirut on Thursday, the Iranian minister said, "Some European officials asked me if there were any chances that new fronts might open up against the Zionist regime?"

US President Biden In Middle East For First Time

US President Biden In Middle East For First Time

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

POTUS is on a four-day visit to Israel and Saudi Arabia.

Russia drops mutiny charges against Prigozhin; Wagner forces to hand over arms

Russia drops mutiny charges against Prigozhin; Wagner forces to hand over arms

Rediff.com28 Jun 2023

The Wagner forces also shot down several Russian aircraft, leading to the deaths of an undisclosed number of airmen whom Putin has praised as "fallen hero pilots."

War in Afghanistan is 'over', declares Taliban

War in Afghanistan is 'over', declares Taliban

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

Taliban deputy leader Mullah Baradar on Sunday said that the terror group's victory, which saw all of the country's major cities fall in a week, was unexpectedly swift and had no match in the world.

No plan to overthrow power in Russia, says Wagner chief in audio message

No plan to overthrow power in Russia, says Wagner chief in audio message

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin on Monday said the purpose of the march towards Moscow was to stop the destruction of the private military company and "bring to justice those who, through their unprofessional actions, made a huge number of mistakes during the special military operation".

Islamic State chief in first video in 5 years

Islamic State chief in first video in 5 years

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi last appeared in 2014 during a sermon at the Great Mosque in Mosul. The speech marked the rise of self-declared "caliphate" of IS in Iraq and Syria.

England, Australia boards dismiss spot-fixing allegations

England, Australia boards dismiss spot-fixing allegations

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

Allegations of spot-fixing by English cricketers have been dismissed by the England and Wales Cricket Board's Integrity Team and Cricket Australia.

Taliban captures Afghanistan's third provincial capital

Taliban captures Afghanistan's third provincial capital

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

Earlier, the Taliban took control over Jawzjan province's capital Sheberghan and Nimroz province's capital Zaranj.

Sting claims corruption in cricket; ICC demands complete footage

Sting claims corruption in cricket; ICC demands complete footage

Rediff.com27 May 2018

The ICC said it is investigating but also stated that the channel has not cooperated in the matter.

Afghanistan 'free nation': Taliban hails US exit

Afghanistan 'free nation': Taliban hails US exit

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

Taliban hails US departure from Afghanistan as 'historic moment'.

India's Tests against England, Australia were not fixed: ICC

India's Tests against England, Australia were not fixed: ICC

Rediff.com17 May 2021

The International Cricket Council on Monday dismissed claims made by news channel Al Jazeera that India's Test matches against England and Australia were fixed.

Can't compel China to give more info on Covid origins: WHO

Can't compel China to give more info on Covid origins: WHO

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

The Wuhan lab leak theory has recently become the subject of renewed public debate after several prominent scientists called for a full investigation into the origins of the virus.

Netanyahu rejects graft charges after cops recommend indictment

Netanyahu rejects graft charges after cops recommend indictment

Rediff.com2 Dec 2018

Al Jazeera quoted the Israeli Prime Minister as saying, 'These recommendations were determined and leaked even before the investigations began.'

Israel escalates Gaza attacks as conflict enters Day 4; targets Hezbollah

Israel escalates Gaza attacks as conflict enters Day 4; targets Hezbollah

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

As per the Israeli Air Force, the fighter jets attacked a number of terrorist targets of the terrorist organization Hamas throughout the Gaza Strip. Among other things, the planes attacked a military compound and a weapons warehouse.

Russia withdraws troops from annexed Ukrainian city

Russia withdraws troops from annexed Ukrainian city

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

On Friday, Putin formally announced the annexation of four regions -- Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhia -- and claimed that "this is the will of millions of people".

Massive fire at Beirut port weeks after deadly blast

Massive fire at Beirut port weeks after deadly blast

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

Army helicopters were taking part in efforts to extinguish the fire, the agency said in its report.

We get to bottom of fixing allegations: ICC's Richardson

We get to bottom of fixing allegations: ICC's Richardson

Rediff.com31 May 2018

ICC says it will meet representatives of the channel that claims to have unearthed 'spot-fixing' and 'pitch-fixing' in Test matches t

There might never be silver bullet for COVID-19: WHO

There might never be silver bullet for COVID-19: WHO

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

WHO emergencies head Mike Ryan have urged countries to continue enforcing health measures such as mask-wearing, social distancing, hand-washing and testing.

What makes 'Lady Al Qaeda' Aafia Siddiqui special for terrorists

What makes 'Lady Al Qaeda' Aafia Siddiqui special for terrorists

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

Aafia Siddiqui, also known as 'Lady Al Qaeda', is a Pakistani national who was convicted in 2010 by a New York City federal court of attempting to kill US military personnel. She is currently serving an 86-year sentence at the Federal Medical Center, Carswell, in Fort Worth, Texas.

Beijing deserting Russia? Two Chinese banks suspend business with Moscow

Beijing deserting Russia? Two Chinese banks suspend business with Moscow

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

Radio Free Europe reported that the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, a Chinese-led development bank, suspended all business with Russia and Belarus on March 3.

Indian Embassy blast:Taliban claims responsibility

Indian Embassy blast:Taliban claims responsibility

Rediff.com8 Oct 2009

The Taliban on Thursday claimed responsibility for the suicide bomb attack outside the Indian Embassy in Kabul and claimed that the actual toll due to the blast was 17, Al Jazeera channel reported.The channel, quoting the Taliban website, identified the suicide bomber as Khalid.Al Jazeera added that the Afghanistan government and intelligence sources have indicated the involvement of foreign hand in the blast as "planned by a state and not a group of bandits."

3 India Tests under scanner in pitch-fixing sting; BCCI, CA to wait and watch

3 India Tests under scanner in pitch-fixing sting; BCCI, CA to wait and watch

Rediff.com27 May 2018

The BCCI reacted cautiously to a sting operation which alleged pitch doctoring in three Test matches featuring India, saying it would consider action against implicated former cricketer Robin Morris only if he is found guilty in an ongoing ICC probe.

Help ICC trace this suspected 'match-fixer'

Help ICC trace this suspected 'match-fixer'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

Still trying to figure out the "true identity" of alleged match-fixer Aneel Munawar, the International Cricket Council has hired a betting analysis company to investigate his claims of having fixed Test sessions in a recent TV sting operation.

India building naval base on Mauritian island: Report

India building naval base on Mauritian island: Report

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

The report claims that the military experts who have analysed the evidence collected by its Investigative Unit say an airstrip under construction in Agalega will almost certainly be used for maritime patrol missions by the Indian Navy.

Fmr Egypt President Morsi sentenced to 40 yrs in jail

Fmr Egypt President Morsi sentenced to 40 yrs in jail

Rediff.com18 Jun 2016

Egypt's toppled Islamist President Mohamed Morsi was on Saturday sentenced to life imprisonment by a court for passing state secrets to Qatar.

ICC seeks evidence to assist corruption probe

ICC seeks evidence to assist corruption probe

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

The International Cricket Council asked Al Jazeera to share evidence that would help the governing body further investigate corruption in the sport after the news organisation aired a documentary on the matter last weekend.

End social media interference in India's democracy: Sonia in LS

End social media interference in India's democracy: Sonia in LS

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday urged the government to put an end to the alleged 'systematic interference' of Facebook and other social media giants in India's electoral politics.

Sri Lanka to hold general elections on August 5

Sri Lanka to hold general elections on August 5

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa dissolved Parliament on March 2 and the general election was scheduled on April 25.

3rd world war will be nuclear, devastating, warns Russian foreign minister

3rd world war will be nuclear, devastating, warns Russian foreign minister

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Wednesday warned that a third World War, should it break out, will be "nuclear and devastating", amid spiralling tensions with the West over Moscow's ongoing massive military operation against Ukraine.

Resistance leader Ahmad Massoud has not left Afghanistan: Report

Resistance leader Ahmad Massoud has not left Afghanistan: Report

Rediff.com12 Sep 2021

Ahmad Massoud had called for a 'national uprising' against the Taliban.