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'It's America first': Trump defends Saudi Arabia over Khashoggi murder

'It's America first': Trump defends Saudi Arabia over Khashoggi murder

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

'We're not going to give up hundreds of billions of dollars in orders and let Russia, China and everybody else have them. It's all about -- for me -- very simple, it's America first'

Kashmir: 'An example of Nehru's failed political model'

Kashmir: 'An example of Nehru's failed political model'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2016

A day after Finance Minister Arun Jaitley criticised Nehruvian model of development, saying it had held the country back, Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Sunday termed Jammu and Kashmir a glaring example of the "failure" of Nehru's political model.

Denis Mukwege, Nadia Murad win Nobel Peace Prize

Denis Mukwege, Nadia Murad win Nobel Peace Prize

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

The Norwegian Nobel Committee said it had awarded them the prize for their efforts to end the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war.

Mallya interview: Why complaint to cyber police may go in vain

Mallya interview: Why complaint to cyber police may go in vain

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

Even if the Mumbai police gets to seek the e-mails, it might not bring positive results.

Yet Another Nawaz Gimmick

Yet Another Nawaz Gimmick

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

Pakistan's prime minister is trying to use the unrest in Kashmir to save his government, says Ambassador G Parthasarathy, a former high commissioner to Islamabad.

European NGOs' reports on India Inc upset govt

European NGOs' reports on India Inc upset govt

Rediff.com23 Oct 2007

Commerce and Industry Minister Kamal Nath conveyed India's resentment to Finnish Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Paavo Vayrynen. He will also be taking up the issue with the Netherland's Minister for Economic Affairs M Vander Hoeven in New Delhi on Wednesday. The two sides have managed to keep these issues out of the proposed FTA despite pressure from some EU members like France, government officials said.

'More attacks can be expected in Pakistan'

'More attacks can be expected in Pakistan'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

'What we need from the civilian and military authorities are clear strategies rather than an emotional decision to hang terrorists on death row.'

Pope becomes the newest entry on ISIS's enemy list

Pope becomes the newest entry on ISIS's enemy list

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

In a chilling new development, Habeeb Al Sadr, Iraq's ambassador to the Vatican, warned that Pope Francis could be on IS' list of targets, ahead of his visit to Albania this weekend and Turkey in November.

10 African dictators Modi shook hands with

10 African dictators Modi shook hands with

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

Over the last four days, Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the heads of over 50 African nations, some of whom have extremely unsavoury reputations. Meet the 10 most controversial leaders who visited Delhi this week.

Amid pandemic and protest, Olympics return to a changed China

Amid pandemic and protest, Olympics return to a changed China

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

Winter Olympics will be staged by a country that has grown far wealthier, more powerful

Dalai Lama apologises over 'suck my tongue' video

Dalai Lama apologises over 'suck my tongue' video

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

In the two-minute-five-second video, the Dalai Lama also asked the child "to look at those good human beings who create peace, and happiness and not follow those who kill other people".

UN expert calls for international pressure on N Korea over abductions

UN expert calls for international pressure on N Korea over abductions

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

A United Nations human rights investigator has recommended that international pressure be put on North Korea as part of a multi-pronged strategy to know the fate of hundreds of foreign nationals allegedly abducted by it.

UN concerned over use of children as human shields by Maoists

UN concerned over use of children as human shields by Maoists

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

The United Nations has expressed concern over the killing and maiming of children who continue to be recruited and used as human shields by Maoists in India and over the threat of sexual violence against girls within Naxalite ranks.

New York court summons on Modi has no effect: White House

New York court summons on Modi has no effect: White House

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

As a sitting head of government Narendra Modi enjoy immunity from suits in American courts and also enjoy personal inviolability.

Protestors take battle to Coca-Cola museum

Protestors take battle to Coca-Cola museum

Rediff.com2 Jul 2007

An image of a protest at the Coca Cola museum.

UP govt submits Noida killings report to NHRC

UP govt submits Noida killings report to NHRC

Rediff.com20 Jan 2007

"The commission has received a report from the state government. We shall see the report and take appropriate action," NHRC Chairman V Shivraj Patil told reporters in Lucknow on Saturday.

Right to Privacy and the Bhagavad Gita

Right to Privacy and the Bhagavad Gita

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

The verdict in the right to privacy case is historic and of global significance because it establishes dharma, righteousness and destroys adharma.

Right to Privacy and the Bhagavad Gita

Right to Privacy and the Bhagavad Gita

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

The verdict in the right to privacy case is historic and of global significance because it establishes dharma, righteousness and destroys adharma.

Stop arming Nepal: Amnesty

Stop arming Nepal: Amnesty

Rediff.com15 Jun 2005

Nadia Murad: The woman who refuses to be silenced

Nadia Murad: The woman who refuses to be silenced

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

The Nobel Peace Prize winner's battle against Islamic State will go down in history.

Blake says New York cop should be fired for abusing power

Blake says New York cop should be fired for abusing power

Rediff.com13 Sep 2015

'If you have someone out there that's having this kind of rogue justice, they're tarnishing that image, and they don't deserve to be in the same sentence with the heroes of the NYPD, and they don't deserve to have that badge'

Amnesty India calls for end to ED's 'smear campaign'

Amnesty India calls for end to ED's 'smear campaign'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

The human rights organisation has called for an independent inquiry into the selective leaks of information.

Rishi Sunak makes it clear: 'Golden era' with China is over

Rishi Sunak makes it clear: 'Golden era' with China is over

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has made a clear break with the past on UK-China relations as he declared that the "so-called golden era" of bilateral ties is over in the face of the "systemic challenge" posed by the Chinese regime to British values and interests.

US court seeks response to objections over Modi's immunity

US court seeks response to objections over Modi's immunity

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

A US court has asked the State Department to respond by December 10 to the objections raised by a rights group over the immunity granted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in connection with a lawsuit filed against him for his alleged role in the 2002 Gujarat riots.

New Zealand may stop Zimbabwe from touring

New Zealand may stop Zimbabwe from touring

Rediff.com23 Jun 2005

New Zealand Foreign Minister Phil Goff said the Zimbabwe cricket team could be banned from touring in December.

Sponsors warn England not to tour Zimbabwe

Sponsors warn England not to tour Zimbabwe

Rediff.com26 Sep 2003

Lord MacLaurin, chairman of Vodafone, has said the mobile phone company's sponsorship of the England team would be jeopardised if the squad toured Zimbabwe next year.

US admits 8 Afghan jail deaths

US admits 8 Afghan jail deaths

Rediff.com14 Dec 2004

A rights group has said that the US-run detention system in Afghanistan operates entirely outside the rule of law.

Indian-origin journalist wins Pulitzer Prize

Indian-origin journalist wins Pulitzer Prize

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

Megha Rajagopalan's Xinjiang series won the Pulitzer Prize in the International Reporting category.

Manipur: Political Will, Legal Process Need Of Hour

Manipur: Political Will, Legal Process Need Of Hour

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

No process can offer a panacea for ethnic conflict, but there are times at which a legal process could work to defuse violence, asserts Supreme Court lawyer Devvrat.

'Suspects threatened with Guantanamo torture'

'Suspects threatened with Guantanamo torture'

Rediff.com25 May 2004

A Human Rights Watch report says the US abuse of prisoners in Iraq and Afghanistan has given other nations an excuse to torture terror suspects.\n\n

US hits Russia with sanctions for 2016 election meddling, hackings

US hits Russia with sanctions for 2016 election meddling, hackings

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

The Trump administration is confronting and countering malign Russian cyber activity, including their attempted interference in the US election, destructive cyber-attacks, and intrusions targeting critical infrastructure, said Treasury Secretary Steven T Mnuchin.

Kamala Harris: Lessons on Democracy on Besant Nagar Beach

Kamala Harris: Lessons on Democracy on Besant Nagar Beach

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

Whatever be Kamala Harris's preference for her identity, many Indians in the US will rally around her as she is the first person with Indian blood in her veins to get close to the White House, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

For Now, US and China Settle for Cold Peace

For Now, US and China Settle for Cold Peace

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

A genuine attempt was made to reset relations in a positive way, signalling a stepping back from the brink of conflict, much to the relief of the world, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Song mocking Russian World Cup team goes viral

Song mocking Russian World Cup team goes viral

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

A Russian comic's song which mocks the country's World Cup team and questions the financial sense of hosting the event has gone viral on the eve of the tournament, angering some fans and politicians.

Why Is My Partner So Toxic?

Why Is My Partner So Toxic?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

According to experts, one of the primary causes of toxic behaviour is a lack of adulting in men and women.

Over 100 arrested for attacks on churches, Christian homes in Pakistan

Over 100 arrested for attacks on churches, Christian homes in Pakistan

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Scores of churches and homes belonging to Christians in Jaranwala tehsil of Faisalabad district, some 130 km from the provincial capital, were burnt down on Wednesday by a mob enraged over reports that two Christians had desecrated the Quran.

PHOTOS: Anti-Kremlin protesters invade pitch during World Cup final

PHOTOS: Anti-Kremlin protesters invade pitch during World Cup final

Rediff.com15 Jul 2018

The World Cup final between Russia and Croatia in Moscow was briefly interrupted when three intruders ran onto the pitch before they were hauled off by stewards.

Worker dies in 'work-related fatality' at Qatar WC stadium

Worker dies in 'work-related fatality' at Qatar WC stadium

Rediff.com23 Oct 2016

A worker has died in a "work-related fatality" at the site of a 2022 World Cup stadium in Qatar, the country's World Cup organizing body said late on Saturday.

How To Heal From Toxic Relationships

How To Heal From Toxic Relationships

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

When things don't materialise the way toxic people want them to, they may try different ways to control you.

Wasn't laughing at Jaahnavi's death: Seattle cop

Wasn't laughing at Jaahnavi's death: Seattle cop

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

Kandula, 23, was struck by a police vehicle driven by Officer Kevin Dave when she was crossing a street in Seattle on January 23.