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Beijing tears into Pentagon over South China Sea issue

Beijing tears into Pentagon over South China Sea issue

Rediff.com30 May 2016

In an angry reaction to US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter's remarks that "China's actions could erect a Great Wall of self-isolation" in the South China Sea, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying told media that "Carter's remarks reflected typical American style thinking and hegemony".

Islamic State leader Abu Sayyaf killed in US operation

Islamic State leader Abu Sayyaf killed in US operation

Rediff.com16 May 2015

American commandos have killed senior IS leader Abu Sayyaf in a covert operation in war-torn Syria, the US government said on Saturday.

2017's most-liked pic belongs to Beyonce

2017's most-liked pic belongs to Beyonce

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

With 11 million likes, Beyonce's maternity shoot pic tops the list of most-liked pics of 2017.

Photo: Beyonce's first public appearance post delivery

Photo: Beyonce's first public appearance post delivery

Rediff.com8 Feb 2012

The pop diva, who gave birth to a baby girl in last month, was seen at hubby Jay-Z's concert.

US military welcomes first women infantry Marines

US military welcomes first women infantry Marines

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

They will serve as a rifleman, machine gunner and mortar Marine.

US senators urge Pentagon to forge closer ties with India

US senators urge Pentagon to forge closer ties with India

Rediff.com22 Jul 2012

Top American senators have asked the Pentagon to develop a closer defence relationship with India, saying it is in the interest of both the countries to continue building a strategic and military culture of cooperation.

Why New Zealand pulled out of tour match on Day 2 in Sydney

Why New Zealand pulled out of tour match on Day 2 in Sydney

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

Why New Zealand pulled out of tour match in Sydney on Day 2

Beyonce expecting twins; Twitter explodes!

Beyonce expecting twins; Twitter explodes!

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

Queen Bey and her rapper husband Jay Z are already parents to daughter Blue Ivy.

Meet Radhika Jones. She just made history!

Meet Radhika Jones. She just made history!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

10 things you should know about the new (and 1st Indian-origin) editor-in-chief of Vanity Fair.

Men's Hockey: Late strike helps Canada hold India

Men's Hockey: Late strike helps Canada hold India

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

A nervy India squandered a one-goal advantage as they allowed Canada to stage a fightback with a late strike and earn a 2-2 draw in their final men's hockey pool game of the Rio Olympics Games.

India could get 22 Guardian drones from US

India could get 22 Guardian drones from US

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

This was the first major request of arms sale purchase by India after Obama designated New Delhi as a major 'strategic defence partner'.

Bill introduced in US Congress to scrap 'one-China' policy

Bill introduced in US Congress to scrap 'one-China' policy

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

The US maintained normal diplomatic relations with the government in Taiwan until 1979, when then-President Jimmy Carter abruptly cut off formal ties with Taipei and recognised the Communist regime in Beijing.

Basketball stars toast avid hoops fan Obama

Basketball stars toast avid hoops fan Obama

Rediff.com24 Feb 2012

Basketball greats including Magic Johnson and Alonzo Mourning toasted U.S. President Barack Obama at a campaign fundraising dinner on Thursday that was served on a basketball court in Dallas Mavericks player Vince Carter's palatial home.

WATCH: Prateik proposes to Amy Jackson!

WATCH: Prateik proposes to Amy Jackson!

Rediff.com7 Feb 2012

The rumoured couple were in a good mood when they romanced on the shores of Bandra, Mumbai.

O'Sullivan clinches third snooker world title

O'Sullivan clinches third snooker world title

Rediff.com6 May 2008

Ronnie O'Sullivan clinched a third snooker world title on Monday with a resounding 18-8 win over Ali Carter.

Ronnie O'Sullivan wins fourth World snooker title

Ronnie O'Sullivan wins fourth World snooker title

Rediff.com8 May 2012

Ronnie O'Sullivan beat fellow-Briton Ali Carter 18-11 to win the World snooker championship for the fourth time on Monday.

When burnt out Haddin thought of quitting

When burnt out Haddin thought of quitting

Rediff.com23 Nov 2014

He could be leading Australia against India in the upcoming Test series if Michael Clarke fails to recover in time from injury but Brad Haddin himself felt so drained physically and mentally not too long back that he contemplated quitting cricket.

The 'superhero' in Varun Dhawan's life

The 'superhero' in Varun Dhawan's life

Rediff.com2 Sep 2018

'He's my star, my hero, my superhero,' the actor adds in an interview with GQ.

Is Trump the plumpest US President in recent times?

Is Trump the plumpest US President in recent times?

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

The irony is that Trump detests fat people...

Trump announces historic accord between Serbia, Kosovo

Trump announces historic accord between Serbia, Kosovo

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

Although most of Kosovo is ethnically Albanian, many Serbs consider it their native homeland and a cradle of their culture. Some 13,000 people were killed in the 1998-1999 war, sparked by clashes between the forces of the rump Yugoslav state -- Serbia and Montenegro -- and Kosovo separatists. The conflict ended when NATO carried out an air campaign against Serbia.

Morgan's century lifts England to victory

Morgan's century lifts England to victory

Rediff.com4 Mar 2017

England captain Eoin Morgan blazed a fluent 107 to help secure a 45-run victory over West Indies in the first one-day international at a windy Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua.

Olympics postponement: Athletes show IOC who has power

Olympics postponement: Athletes show IOC who has power

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

'The fact that the IOC and Japan decided to postpone has a lot to do with the fact that athletes spoke out and clearly told their stories. It somehow made it real.'

Election won, Nikki Haley's challenge begins now

Election won, Nikki Haley's challenge begins now

Rediff.com3 Nov 2010

Though the people of South Carolina have stood behind her, the establishment is against Nikki Haley, including the powerful media, points out George Joseph

Melania Trump has 'successful' procedure on kidney condition

Melania Trump has 'successful' procedure on kidney condition

Rediff.com15 May 2018

The US First Lady was operated upon at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Centre. She is likely to remain there for the duration of the week.

How to DEFEAT the NEXT Pandemic

How to DEFEAT the NEXT Pandemic

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Illustrious international thinkers met at the Milken Institute Global Conference 2021 and many discussions addressed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the world at large.

Diamond League: German Schwanitz creates history

Diamond League: German Schwanitz creates history

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

Germany's Christina Schwanitz effectively wrapped up her first Diamond Race shot put title with a winning throw of 20.13 metres on the eve of the main IAAF Diamond League meeting in Stockholm.

Last Hurrah: Bolt sore but will run in 4x100 metres qualifying

Last Hurrah: Bolt sore but will run in 4x100 metres qualifying

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

'Physically I am alright, there is a little bit of pain, but nothing a massage can't cure, I'm taking it easy," Bolt said of his condition two days after finishing third despite clocking his season's best-equalling 9.95 seconds in the 100m final'

Australia stun All Blacks to win first Rugby Championship title

Australia stun All Blacks to win first Rugby Championship title

Rediff.com8 Aug 2015

Australia stunned world champions New Zealand 27-19 to claim a first Rugby Championship title in the fourth year of the competition and a welcome boost ahead of the World Cup on Saturday.

What a career Usain Bolt has had!

What a career Usain Bolt has had!

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

The Greatest Sprinter of all time bids farewell to the track this week.

Golden Globes 2021: Nomadland, The Crown win

Golden Globes 2021: Nomadland, The Crown win

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

The 78th Annual Golden Globe awards have been announced. A quick look at the winners.

Exclusive: Obama plans mid-2010 visit to India

Exclusive: Obama plans mid-2010 visit to India

Rediff.com29 Jan 2010

United States President Barack Obama will visit India this summer, making him the first US President to visit India in the first two years of his first term in more than 30 years, senior administration officials and diplomatic sources.According to the sources, more details regarding the finalisation of dates will be discussed when Dr Singh arrives in Washington, DC on April 12 on a two-day visit, on the invitation of Obama, to attend the Global Nuclear Security Summit.

Parrikar cracks a joke at Trump, then says see how India treats Muslims

Parrikar cracks a joke at Trump, then says see how India treats Muslims

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

While taking a dig at Donald Trump, the defence minister hails ndia's plurality and diversity.

UK coronavirus toll hits 18,100 as peak nears

UK coronavirus toll hits 18,100 as peak nears

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

United Kingdom Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said during the daily Downing Street briefing that the UK's strict social distancing rules were making a difference and saving lives.

What pains Varun Dhawan

What pains Varun Dhawan

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

How Bollywood spent World Environment Day.

Trump, Melania to be accorded traditional welcome

Trump, Melania to be accorded traditional welcome

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

According to the sources, the President of the United States (POTUS) and First Lady of the United States (FLOTUS) will be welcomed with traditional 'teeka', 'thali' laden with flowers and stoles after they arrive at the hotel on Monday. They said women dressed in traditional attire will greet the Trumps.

Why this Businessman Quit Kerala

Why this Businessman Quit Kerala

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Is there more than meets the eye to Kitex Garments, the world's second-largest children's garment producer, abandoning Kerala for Telangana?

Windies A clinch victory despite Axar's brave knock

Windies A clinch victory despite Axar's brave knock

Rediff.com20 Jul 2019

Axar Patel's heroics down the order went in vain as India A suffered a narrow five-run defeat to West Indies A in the fourth unofficial ODI of the five-match, in Coolidge, Antigua, on Friday.

Raptors brush aside Nets

Raptors brush aside Nets

Rediff.com23 Feb 2005

Jalen Rose scored 30 points and played solid defence against former Toronto favourite Vince Carter to guide the Raptors to a 100-82 victory over the New Jersey Nets.

NSA Doval to visit US this week, meet US defence secretary

NSA Doval to visit US this week, meet US defence secretary

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

Doval will meet US Defence Secretary James Mattis on March 24, Pentagon spokesman Capt Jeff Davis told reporters, adding that they are likely to discuss a wide range of bilateral security issues and those related to the defence relationship.

Bolt wins 100m at World Championships

Bolt wins 100m at World Championships

Rediff.com12 Aug 2013

Six-time Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt won the men's 100m at the World Athletics Championships, breezing home in 9.78 seconds in Moscow on Sunday night. Justin Gatlin of the United States was second in 9.85 seconds while and Nesta Carter of Jamaica was third in 9.95.