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US not satisfied with Pakistan, says Clinton

US not satisfied with Pakistan, says Clinton

Rediff.com28 Sep 2009

Noting that the Al Qaeda and the Taliban have now large presence in Pakistan, United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Sunday said that in the last nine months Islamabad has increased its commitment in the fight against terrorism, but the Obama administration is not "satisfied."

Oprah to interview Obama this Christmas

Oprah to interview Obama this Christmas

Rediff.com26 Nov 2009

The special will also provide viewers the opportunity to peek inside White House.

Things you should never mention in your resume

Things you should never mention in your resume

Rediff.com28 Apr 2010

You may think using phrases like 'good communication skills' and 'proven track record' make your resume more appealing, but it's sometimes these cliches that set you back in the race to your dream job.

'iPad will not replace your notebook or phone'

'iPad will not replace your notebook or phone'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2010

CNET senior editor Natali Del Conte has come up with some of the pros and cons of the Apple iPad.

Pakistan might prosecute some terrorists for 26/11

Pakistan might prosecute some terrorists for 26/11

Rediff.com30 Jan 2009

Some of the terrorists detained by Pakistan in connection with the Mumbai attacks are likely to be prosecuted with the completion of the country's probe into the terrorist incident, a media report has said.Pakistani investigators have completed their probe into the alleged links between some of the 124 militants detained in the country and the Mumbai attacks, a senior unnamed Pakistani government official told CBS News.

US can't confirm arrest of LeT terrorists in Pak

US can't confirm arrest of LeT terrorists in Pak

Rediff.com10 Dec 2008

Notwithstanding Pakistan's claim that its security forces have arrested Lashkar-e-Tayiba commander Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, suspected to be the mastermind of the Mumbai attacks, along with several other key LeT terrorists, US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has said Washington and US intelligence are still to confirm the veracity of these claims.

Five tips to avoid 'Messting'

Five tips to avoid 'Messting'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2009

'Messting' is the new term coined for ruining your life by sending text messages. So, to avoid falling from grace, a list of five things to think about before hitting 'send' has been advised.

50% tariff on US motorcycles by India unacceptable: Trump

50% tariff on US motorcycles by India unacceptable: Trump

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

Trump was referring to import tariff on Harley Davidson motorcycles, an issue that has been close to his heart and wants India to reduce it to zero.

Al Qaeda No 2 al Zawahiri may be dead: Report

Al Qaeda No 2 al Zawahiri may be dead: Report

Rediff.com2 Aug 2008

Ayman al-Zawahiri, Al Qaeda's second most powerful leader after Osama Bin Laden, might be critically wounded and possibly dead, according to a media report.The CBS News reported that it had obtained a copy of an intercepted letter, which urgently requests a doctor to treat al-Zawahiri. The Al Qaeda leaders are believed to be hiding somewhere in Pakistan's tribal areas.

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.

Obama hopes to bring back US economy on track

Obama hopes to bring back US economy on track

Rediff.com23 Mar 2009

In the midst of a global economic crisis, US President Barack Obama assured Americans on Monday that all his decisions are aimed at making sure that the economy starts moving again. Obama said neither he nor his team was surprised over the angry reaction from the people on the AIG bonuses issue. "I wasn't surprised by it. Our team wasn't surprised by it."

Musharraf denies hand in Bhutto killing

Musharraf denies hand in Bhutto killing

Rediff.com7 Jan 2008

"Why would I be informing her about all these intelligence reports that we have against her, the threat to her? Why would I be doing that? I can't prove it legally, I can't prove my innocence legally. But I can prove it only through what I stand for as a person," he said.

Palin not qualified for VP, says US poll

Palin not qualified for VP, says US poll

Rediff.com31 Oct 2008

A growing number of voters have concluded that Senator John McCain's running mate Sarah Palin is not qualified to be vice president, weighing down the Republican ticket to the White House in the last days of the campaign, a new poll shows.

Obama leads McCain, says NYT poll

Obama leads McCain, says NYT poll

Rediff.com18 Sep 2008

The poll by the New York Times/CBS News reveals that Obama have support of 48 per cent of registered voters, compared with 43 per cent for McCain, a difference within the poll's margin of sampling error.

McCain a 'typical Republican': NYT poll

McCain a 'typical Republican': NYT poll

Rediff.com18 Sep 2008

All efforts by Republican Presidential nominee John McCain to establish himself as a "change factor" seems to have gone in vain, with a recent poll indicating that most American voter still consider him as a "typical Republican." In one of the sharpest differences highlighted in the latest New York Times/CBS News poll, 65 per cent of those polled said that Obama would bring real change to Washington, with only 37 per cent voting in favour of McCain.

NASA eyes Mars through the moon

NASA eyes Mars through the moon

Rediff.com9 Apr 2008

Having conquered the moon long time ago, the NASA now plans to send astronauts to Mars -- in what is called a journey which will cover hundreds of millions of miles and no less than two-and-a-half years of roundtrip.The way to Mars, it seems, is through the moon, says a report in CBS News.

US headed the wrong direction, feel Americans

US headed the wrong direction, feel Americans

Rediff.com4 Apr 2008

Although the public mood has been darkening since the early days of the war in Iraq, the Times says, it has taken a new turn for the worse in the last few months, as the economy has seemed to slip into recession. There is now nearly a national consensus that the country faces significant problems.

Watch out, your name may be on US terrorists list!

Watch out, your name may be on US terrorists list!

Rediff.com6 Oct 2006

It was revealed that the list included foreign leaders who seem to pose little risk and infamous suspects who are either dead or in custody.

CBS apologises for  Bush story

CBS apologises for Bush story

Rediff.com21 Sep 2004

60 Minutes anchor Dan Rather said their source had lied about documents indicating Bush was favoured during the Vietnam war due to his political connections.

Saying 'bring it on' was a mistake: Bush

Saying 'bring it on' was a mistake: Bush

Rediff.com15 Jan 2007

On why he was determined to go his own when most of the nations have not back his plan, Bush asserted that he is not going to change his principle just to be popular.

Bush, Blair: Coalition of the plummeting

Bush, Blair: Coalition of the plummeting

Rediff.com10 May 2006

The US president and the British Prime Minister face massive drops in popular support.

Trump says he holds Putin personally responsible for election meddling

Trump says he holds Putin personally responsible for election meddling

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

On Wednesday, the US President said that he believes in the assessment of his intelligence agencies that Russia interfered in American elections in 2016 and his remarks contrary to this a day earlier in Helsinki was a case of misspeaking.

Trump all set to host 'victory party' on election night

Trump all set to host 'victory party' on election night

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

"The event is invitation-only for friends and supporters of the Trump-Pence campaign," the Trump campaign said.

LA airport shooting suspect may face death penalty

LA airport shooting suspect may face death penalty

Rediff.com3 Nov 2013

Paul Ciancia, the suspect in the shooting rampage at Los Angeles International Airport on Friday, has been charged with murder.

WHO experts visit Wuhan wet market

WHO experts visit Wuhan wet market

Rediff.com31 Jan 2021

The wet market was where a variety of live animals were traded until it was shut down following fears that the coronavirus had jumped to humans either from bats or pangolins.

Top Senator invites Trump to testify over Comey, Russian meddling

Top Senator invites Trump to testify over Comey, Russian meddling

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

Trump had said he is ready to testify over Comey conversations.

New 'laptop bombs' may evade airport security: Report

New 'laptop bombs' may evade airport security: Report

Rediff.com1 Apr 2017

The concern about such an explosive hidden in a laptop or an electronic device prompted the US and the UK to prohibit travelers flying out of 10 airports in eight countries in the Middle East and Africa from carrying laptops and other large electronic devices aboard planes.

Terror threat for Sochi Winter Games?

Terror threat for Sochi Winter Games?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

A top US intelligence official has said that there is a ''substantial potential'' for security threats against the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, but the key concern for an attack centers on locations outside the main event areas.

The big 'takeaway' of 2014? Don't say 'bae'!

The big 'takeaway' of 2014? Don't say 'bae'!

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

'Polar vortex', 'skill set', 'foodie' and 'hack' among the other words that English language could do without in 2015 according to one list.

Hate crime? Two mosques vandalised in California

Hate crime? Two mosques vandalised in California

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

'Jesus is the way' was spray-painted on the building, prompting the police and the FBI to investigate the vandalism as hate crimes.

'Don't speak of protecting Syrian babies and in the next close doors to them'

'Don't speak of protecting Syrian babies and in the next close doors to them'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2017

She urged the US administration to "recognise that we cannot in one breath speak of protecting Syrian babies and in the next close America's doors to them."

Fearing US poll-related violence, stores, businesses board up

Fearing US poll-related violence, stores, businesses board up

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Contractors were seen busy boarding up major stores and businesses from New York and Boston in the north to southern Houston to Washington DC and Chicago in the east to San Francisco in theWest.

Osama's son 'bent on avenging his father's death'

Osama's son 'bent on avenging his father's death'

Rediff.com13 May 2017

Ali Soufan, the former FBI agent who was the bureau's lead investigator of Al Qaeda after the 9/11 attacks, told CBS News the letters reveal Hamza to be a young man who adores his father and wants to carry on his murderous ideology.

Trump has not done anything to be impeached: Nikki Haley

Trump has not done anything to be impeached: Nikki Haley

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

Haley, in her forthcoming memoir, has claimed that former Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and former White House chief of staff John Kelly attempted to recruit her to undermine President Trump in an effort to "save the country," according to The Washington Post.

Huge, out-of-fuel satellite set to hit earth

Huge, out-of-fuel satellite set to hit earth

Rediff.com10 Nov 2013

Whenever you have one ton of hardware coming down -- no one knows where -- that's not a good thing.

Sikh student denied to board bus for wearing kirpan in US

Sikh student denied to board bus for wearing kirpan in US

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

A Sikh student was not allowed to board a bus in California after the driver raised objection to his wearing a ceremonial knife or kirpan and called the police.

Lance Armstrong finally returns Olympic bronze medal to IOC

Lance Armstrong finally returns Olympic bronze medal to IOC

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

Disgraced retired cyclist Lance Armstrong's Sydney 2000 Olympic medal is back with the International Olympic Committee.

Indian-origin student shot dead in US during robbery attempt

Indian-origin student shot dead in US during robbery attempt

Rediff.com29 Dec 2017

Police said two people were shot during an armed robbery attempt inside the convenience store.

Indian priest faces deportation for molesting girl in US

Indian priest faces deportation for molesting girl in US

Rediff.com5 Apr 2014

An Indian-origin priest has been sentenced to 25 years of supervised probation and faces deportation for sexually molesting a 12-year-old girl in the United States state of Minnesota, local media has reported.

'It's a deceptive world, full of lies', says Trump after 20 months as prez

'It's a deceptive world, full of lies', says Trump after 20 months as prez

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

"I always used to say the toughest people are Manhattan real estate guys and blah, blah. Now I say they're babies," the former New York-based real estate baron said, adding that the toughest are the political people.