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BJP leader urges govt to boycott FIFA over 'invite' to Zakir Naik

BJP leader urges govt to boycott FIFA over 'invite' to Zakir Naik

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Rodrigues in a statement on Tuesday said, "Zakir Naik is a wanted man under the Indian law. He is charged with money laundering crimes and hate speeches."

REVEALED: How White House lied about Osama's death

REVEALED: How White House lied about Osama's death

Rediff.com11 May 2015

Obama lied to Americans about the role of Pakistan special forces in the raid which killed Osama Bin Laden so he could take credit for the mission, an expose published has claimed.

Top Hamas commanders linked to Oct 7 attack killed

Top Hamas commanders linked to Oct 7 attack killed

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

Lt Col Hecht spoke as the Israel Air Force killed Merad Abu Merad, Hamas' head of aerial activity, in Gaza City, who it said was responsible for directing terrorists during the October 7 massacre of Israelis in the western Negev.

'Osama hinted at 9/11 attacks six months before strike'

'Osama hinted at 9/11 attacks six months before strike'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

Osama bin Laden had hinted at 9/11 attacks six months before the terror strike while addressing American "recruits" in Afghanistan, a media report said on Friday.

Our expectation from Pakistanis never very high: Jaishankar on Bilawal

Our expectation from Pakistanis never very high: Jaishankar on Bilawal

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Jaishankar said: "Our expectation levels with the Pakistanis are never very high."

Amyra Dastur bags Jackie Chan-starrer Kung Fu Yoga

Amyra Dastur bags Jackie Chan-starrer Kung Fu Yoga

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

Latest updates from Bollywood.

German spy agency gave US info on Osama's whereabouts: Report

German spy agency gave US info on Osama's whereabouts: Report

Rediff.com17 May 2015

Germany's foreign intelligence agency helped the Central Investigation Agency track down Osama bin Laden in Pakistan, before the Al Qaeda leader was killed by United States special forces in May 2011, according to a media report today.

'Osama's killing was a deal between US, Pak'

'Osama's killing was a deal between US, Pak'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

The US and Pakistan then struck a deal that the US would raid his compound but make it look as if Pakistan was unaware, Hersh said.

'ISI controlled Osama's Abbottabad compound'

'ISI controlled Osama's Abbottabad compound'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

Investigative journalist Seymour Hersh claims that ISI got hold of bin Laden in 2006 after paying bribes to some of the tribal leaders

Former ISI chief Shuja Pasha knew of Osama's hideout: NYT

Former ISI chief Shuja Pasha knew of Osama's hideout: NYT

Rediff.com19 Mar 2014

Former Inter-Services Intelligence chief Ahmed Shuja Pasha Pasha knew of Osama bin Laden's hideout in Pakistan and LeT founder Hafiz Saeed was in regular contact with the slain Al Qaeda chief, a media report said on Wednesday.

Osama aide sentenced to life in US

Osama aide sentenced to life in US

Rediff.com16 May 2015

A close lieutenant of slain Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden has been sentenced to life in prison for multiple terrorism offences relating to his participation in the terror group's conspiracy to kill Americans overseas.

India trashes Pak's claim of role in attack near Hafiz Saeed's house

India trashes Pak's claim of role in attack near Hafiz Saeed's house

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

At a media briefing, ministry of external affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi asked Pakistan to focus on setting its own house in order in containing terror networks and said that the international community is well aware of that country's credentials when it comes to terrorism.

Osama's son-in-law tells US trial of 9/11 cave chat

Osama's son-in-law tells US trial of 9/11 cave chat

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

In a surprise testimony in a US court, Osama bin Laden's son-in-law recounted meeting him in a cave in the mountains of Afghanistan hours after the 9/11 attack which was claimed by the slain Al-Qaeda chief.

Pak military elements had links to Taliban, Qaeda: Obama

Pak military elements had links to Taliban, Qaeda: Obama

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

Barack Obama has said that he had ruled out involving Pakistan in the raid on Osama bin Laden's hideout because it was an "open secret" that certain elements inside Pakistan's military, and especially its intelligence services, maintained links to the Taliban and perhaps even al-Qaeda, sometimes using them as strategic assets against Afghanistan and India.

Pakistan probably sheltered Osama, says former ISI chief

Pakistan probably sheltered Osama, says former ISI chief

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

Did Pakistan reveal Osama bin Laden's position to the United States?

2 yrs after death, Osama out of UN sanctions list

2 yrs after death, Osama out of UN sanctions list

Rediff.com27 Feb 2013

Nearly two years after the killing of Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden in Pakistan, the United Nations Security Council has deleted his name from its sanctions list. The powerful 15-member council will continue a freeze on bin Laden's assets to prevent them from being used by others for terror activities.

Pakistan knew about Osama's hideout, says Hillary

Pakistan knew about Osama's hideout, says Hillary

Rediff.com3 May 2016

"It was just too much of a coincidence that that house, that unusual-looking house would be built in that community near the military academy, surrounded by retired military professionals, even though, we couldn't prove it," she said.

US warns Taliban over decision to ban women from universities

US warns Taliban over decision to ban women from universities

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

The Taliban rulers on Tuesday banned university education for women nationwide, as they took decisive steps to crush their right to education and freedom.

Osama's secret treasure trove revealed!

Osama's secret treasure trove revealed!

Rediff.com21 May 2015

Here are the things we know about Osama and his terror group from the documents.

Jaish chief living in posh Pak locality as state guest: News channel

Jaish chief living in posh Pak locality as state guest: News channel

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

According to Times Now Navbharat channel, it has 'accessed undeniable visual evidence' that confirms Pakistan's 'deep state is still providing a safe haven to terror masterminds' including Masood Azhar, who heads Jaish-e- Mohammed terror group.

US releases five home videos of Osama

US releases five home videos of Osama

Rediff.com7 May 2011

The United States on Saturday made public several videos seized during last week's raid, including one showing a bearded Osama bin Laden watching himself on television.

Who really shot Osama?

Who really shot Osama?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

A day after former US Navy Seal Robert O'Neill came out in the open and revealed that he was the man who killed dreaded Al Qaeda chief and terror mastermind Osama bin Laden back in 2011, another Navy Seal has countered his claims.

Osama planned 9/11 anniversary strike in US: WSJ

Osama planned 9/11 anniversary strike in US: WSJ

Rediff.com15 Jul 2011

Slain Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden and his operations head were plotting to attack the United States on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 strikes, a media report has said.

How Al-Qaeda chief's habit give CIA chance to kill him

How Al-Qaeda chief's habit give CIA chance to kill him

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

Zawahri's long balcony visits gave the CIA an opportunity for a clear missile shot that could avoid collateral damage.

Hellfire, America's secret, most potent missile to pinpoint terrorists

Hellfire, America's secret, most potent missile to pinpoint terrorists

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

The US drone strike that killed Al Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri on the balcony of a safe house in downtown Kabul points to the use of secret Hellfire missiles by the CIA as there was no explosion and, according to American President Joe Biden, "no civilian casualties" either.

US denies Pakistan cooperated on Osama raid

US denies Pakistan cooperated on Osama raid

Rediff.com12 May 2015

The White House has rejected a revelation by a prominent US journalist who claimed that an operative of Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence had revealed the hideout of Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden who was later killed in a raid by American commandos.

US designates Osama's son Hamza as 'global terrorist'

US designates Osama's son Hamza as 'global terrorist'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

The US move comes nearly year and half after Hamza was officially announced by al-Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri as an official member of the group.

US Navy SEAL who shot Osama kept his corpse photo secretly

US Navy SEAL who shot Osama kept his corpse photo secretly

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

Matthew Bissonnette turned over a hard drive that contained the photo to US investigators in exchange for an agreement that he wouldn't be prosecuted.

Osama's family members killed in UK plane crash

Osama's family members killed in UK plane crash

Rediff.com1 Aug 2015

The Phenom 300 jet which was arriving from Italy crashed during an attempt to land at Blackbushe Airport in Hampshire, some 65 kilometres from London, killing all four persons on board including the pilot on Friday.

A former ISI chief's SENSATIONAL story

A former ISI chief's SENSATIONAL story

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

General Asad Durrani's disclosures could leave considerable egg on the face of those currently wielding the stick in Pakistan, notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

The Looming Tower: How 9/11 happened

The Looming Tower: How 9/11 happened

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

The Looming Tower reveals the bitter CIA-FBI turf battles that led to the worst terrorist attack in America's history.

Pakistan rejects journalist Seymour Hersh's claim on Osama

Pakistan rejects journalist Seymour Hersh's claim on Osama

Rediff.com14 May 2015

Pakistan on Thursday rejected the claim by an American investigative journalist that it was aware about Osama bin Laden's presence in Abbottabad.

Obama wanted to try Osama in court if captured: Book

Obama wanted to try Osama in court if captured: Book

Rediff.com4 Oct 2012

United States President Barack Obama wanted to try Osama bin Laden in a federal court if the United States Navy SEALs had managed to capture the Al Qaeda chief from his hideout in Pakistan, a new book has claimed.

Pakistan to repatriate Osama's family: Report

Pakistan to repatriate Osama's family: Report

Rediff.com8 Oct 2011

Pakistan has contacted governments of Saudi Arabia and Yemen for the repatriation of slain Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden's three wives and their children, according to media reports.

Pak court to charge Osama's wives, family for illegal stay

Pak court to charge Osama's wives, family for illegal stay

Rediff.com26 Mar 2012

A Pakistani court will formally charge slain Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden's widows and other family members for illegally entering and living in the country next week, a defence lawyer said on Monday.

Osama planned to change Al Qaeda's name: US official

Osama planned to change Al Qaeda's name: US official

Rediff.com1 May 2012

Osama bin Laden, towards the last phase of his life, had considered changing the name of Al Qaeda because of the bad image it developed over the years and with Muslims losing faith in the outfit, a top United States official has said.

Hamid Mir: How Obama fulfilled Osama's dreams

Hamid Mir: How Obama fulfilled Osama's dreams

Rediff.com30 Apr 2012

A year after Osama bin Laden's death, Al Qaeda is determined to make stay alive, feels Hamid Mir, the last journalist to interview bin Laden.

IN PICS: Wife reveals Osama's SECRET life in Pakistan

IN PICS: Wife reveals Osama's SECRET life in Pakistan

Rediff.com30 Mar 2012

In one of the most detailed accounts of Osama bin Laden's life on the run, his youngest wife has told Pakistani investigators that the Al Qaeda leader lived in five safe houses as he travelled across Pakistan with his family for nine years following the 9/11 attacks.

Osama's widows, children to leave Pakistan

Osama's widows, children to leave Pakistan

Rediff.com6 Mar 2012

Pakistani authorities have allowed family members of slain Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden, including his widows and children, to leave the country, a media report said on Monday.

'Pak to repatriate Osama's widows, kids to Saudi'

'Pak to repatriate Osama's widows, kids to Saudi'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2011

Pakistan will soon repatriate to Saudi Arabia two widows and several children of Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden who were captured after he was killed during a US military raid in the garrison town of Abbottabad.