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Iran's dangerous double game

Iran's dangerous double game

Rediff.com20 Jul 2004

Black box of crashed EgyptAir plane found

Black box of crashed EgyptAir plane found

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

The vessel 'John Lethbridge' that is affiliated to the company Deep Ocean Search found the cockpit voice recorder of the Airbus A320, according to a statement by the Egyptian committee that investigated the crash of plane.

Kuwait to seal border with Iraq

Kuwait to seal border with Iraq

Rediff.com1 Feb 2003

Oil zooms as Iraq says Kuwait a target

Oil zooms as Iraq says Kuwait a target

Rediff.com29 Jan 2003

World oil prices bounced back after Iraq said it could retaliate against crude producing neighbour Kuwait if the United States launches an attack from Kuwaiti territory.

Asian Games: Saurav settles for silver in squash

Asian Games: Saurav settles for silver in squash

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

A gold was there for the taking but Saurav Ghosal let it slip, squandering a two-game advantage to narrowly miss out on becoming the first Indian squash player to win the yellow metal at the Asian Games, in Incheon on Tuesday.

Want Jihadi John convicted: Slain IS hostage's kin speaks out

Want Jihadi John convicted: Slain IS hostage's kin speaks out

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

The family of slain Steven Sotloff said they were relishing seeing the terrorist being punished.

Wreckage of missing plane found in Nepal; all 23 people on board killed

Wreckage of missing plane found in Nepal; all 23 people on board killed

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

A small plane carrying 23 people, including two foreigners, on Wednesday went missing in a mountainous area in Nepal amid poor visibility.

Second black box of crashed EgyptAir Flight 804 found

Second black box of crashed EgyptAir Flight 804 found

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

On Thursday, the cockpit voice recorder for EgyptAir Flight 804 was found in a damaged condition, an Egyptian investigative committee said after the wreckage of the ill-fated plane was recovered on Wednesday.

'Jihadi John' had anger management issues: ex-teacher

'Jihadi John' had anger management issues: ex-teacher

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

Mohammed Emwazi, who has been seen in beheading videos of Western hostages, attended Quintin Kynaston school in QueensPark, north westLondon, a decade ago.

How much do you know about al-Zawahiri? Take our quiz!

How much do you know about al-Zawahiri? Take our quiz!

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

Who exactly is Ayman al-Zawahiri? Take this quiz and test your knowledge of this diabolic terrorist...

Top Al Qaeda commander killed in US drone strike

Top Al Qaeda commander killed in US drone strike

Rediff.com22 Jul 2014

A close aide of slain Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden was among six militants killed in a United States drone attack in Pakistan's lawless tribal region 10 days ago, media reported on Tuesday.

India lose to Kuwait, fail to qualify AFC U-16 C'ship

India lose to Kuwait, fail to qualify AFC U-16 C'ship

Rediff.com30 Sep 2013

India failed to qualify for the AFC U-16 champions following their 1-2 loss to Kuwait in the Group A qualifiers in Kuwait City on Sunday.

AI to induct 15 Airbus A320s to enhance capacity

AI to induct 15 Airbus A320s to enhance capacity

Rediff.com31 Oct 2015

Domestic air passengers traffic logged a 20.1 per cent growth in the January-September period.

Jihadi John vows to return to Britain to 'carry on cutting off heads'

Jihadi John vows to return to Britain to 'carry on cutting off heads'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2015

In a one minute and 17 second video, he is seen wearing a black hood with his face uncovered for the first time on camera.

'Ramazan Mubarak': Trump hosts 1st iftar dinner at White House

'Ramazan Mubarak': Trump hosts 1st iftar dinner at White House

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

Last year, Trump broke with decades of precedent by not hosting the annual Iftar dinne.

'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.

'Winter Games will not move for 2022 football World Cup'

'Winter Games will not move for 2022 football World Cup'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

Asia's top Olympic official ruled out the possibility of the 2022 Winter Olympics being shifted from its traditional February time-slot to avoid clashing with the football World Cup, saying FIFA needs to sort out its own problems.

Dubai is a realty hotspot for rich Indians

Dubai is a realty hotspot for rich Indians

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

Indian prefer to buy expensive properties in Dubai.

Swimming: Gulf women aiming to break down barriers

Swimming: Gulf women aiming to break down barriers

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

Nada Albedwawi dreams of one day swimming on a relay team but she knows that can only happen if enough other Emirati women take the plunge. In a socially conservative region, where women's competitive sport faces significant cultural obstacles, the only female swimmer competing for the United Arab Emirates at the Rio Olympics remained undaunted on Friday. "My main goal is to break down these barriers, these gender barriers, and pave the way for other female swimmers," said Albedwawi after her 50m freestyle heat. "Especially in our country, people are reluctant to start something new.

Aus sweep into Asian Cup QF with big win over Oman

Aus sweep into Asian Cup QF with big win over Oman

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Hosts Australia swept into the quarter-finals of the Asian Cup in some style on Tuesday with a 4-0 hammering of Oman at Stadium Australia that ensured South Korea would go through from Group A with them.

Former US President George H W Bush passes away at 94

Former US President George H W Bush passes away at 94

Rediff.com1 Dec 2018

The 41st US president held his post from 1989 and 1993.

Bin Laden's son-in-law found guilty on terror charges

Bin Laden's son-in-law found guilty on terror charges

Rediff.com27 Mar 2014

Osama bin Laden's son-in-law Sulaiman Abu Ghaith, who was an Al Qaeda spokesman following the 9/11 attack, was convicted on Wednesday on charges of conspiring to kill Americans and providing material support to terrorists.

Monarchs who abdicated in 21st century

Monarchs who abdicated in 21st century

Rediff.com19 May 2017

A list of monarchs who abdicated after 2000.

Sensex, Nifty outperform global peers

Sensex, Nifty outperform global peers

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

The S&P BSE Sensex ended up 28 points at 25,844 and the Nifty50 ended flat at 7,915.

Kerry to arrive in India on Sunday for strategic dialogue

Kerry to arrive in India on Sunday for strategic dialogue

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

United States Secretary of State John Kerry will travel to India on June 23 to co-chair the 4th India-US strategic dialogue, his spokesperson said on Wednesday.

Kuwait SC prove too good for East Bengal in AFC Cup SF

Kuwait SC prove too good for East Bengal in AFC Cup SF

Rediff.com22 Oct 2013

East Bengal's hopes of becoming the first Indian football club to enter the AFC Cup final were dashed after they were beaten 3-0 by a far superior Kuwait Sports Club in the second leg semi-final, in Kolkata, on Tuesday.

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.

In middle age, Rio's golden oldies teach youth a lesson

In middle age, Rio's golden oldies teach youth a lesson

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

A group of athletes in Rio has found the secret to enhanced performance and it has nothing to do with doping.

Meet the SEVEN confirmed candidates vying for FIFA presidency

Meet the SEVEN confirmed candidates vying for FIFA presidency

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

In a statement, Zurich-based FIFA said the candidates proposed are: Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein, Musa Hassan Bility, Jerome Champagne, Gianni Infantino, Michel Platini, Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa and Tokyo Sexwale.

Airlift Review: Akshay is impressive

Airlift Review: Akshay is impressive

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

'Even when toasting a true story, say our movies, a superstar is worth more than a real hero,' says Raja Sen.

Indians in America are victims, not targets

Indians in America are victims, not targets

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

Three hate crimes have deepened the fear among South Asians that Trump's rhetoric encouraged violence against them, but there is no evidence that Indians have been specifically targeted, says Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Why every family should take their children for Airlift

Why every family should take their children for Airlift

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

'I had seen Waqt, starring Balraj Sahniji, and I can never forget it. There is a happy family and an earthquake later, everything is gone. That movie got stuck in my head. How one man loses his entire family and becomes a pauper. The same thing happens in Airlift.' Akshay Kumar, and his lovely leading lady Nimrat Kaur discuss their latest film.

Bid for FIFA presidency: Meet the men who could replace Blatter

Bid for FIFA presidency: Meet the men who could replace Blatter

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

The race to succeed Sepp Blatter as president of Fifa is picking up steam and there is a scramble for nominations.

Assam floods: 10 more killed, thousands evacuated

Assam floods: 10 more killed, thousands evacuated

Rediff.com13 Aug 2017

'The prime minister expressed concern and assured all possible help to the state,' CMO said.

PHOTOS: The gold medallists on Day 5 at the Games

PHOTOS: The gold medallists on Day 5 at the Games

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

American Kristin Armstrong became the first cyclist to win the same road event at three different Olympic Games on Wednesday. Britain's surprise packet Joseph Clarke won the Canoe gold in the K-1 slalom course on Wednesday.

'Blatter right man for FIFA top job'

'Blatter right man for FIFA top job'

Rediff.com29 May 2015

- 'FIFA should have a leader with a lot of experience' -'Prince Ali is a good man, I work with him, I was a main supporter in the past, he is like my brother. He has a good future but I think he was in a little bit of a hurry. I think he needed to take the trust of Asia first before he earned the trust of the international community'

'It was a privilege to bring our country men home'

'It was a privilege to bring our country men home'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

'It was incredibly heart-wrenching to see people waiting to be evacuated -- children, parents and grandparents. Many families did not get to leave together. An order of priority was drawn up, and the first ones to be evacuated were pregnant women, single and/or older women and dialysis patients. Most were happy to be on the plane but also very distressed to have left behind family and friends.'

How Trump will 'deal' with the world :)

How Trump will 'deal' with the world :)

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

'Europe can be discussed on a golf course...' 'North Korea? What do I care what the man with the bad haircut does?'

'Pakistani army officers don't want to join the ISI'

'Pakistani army officers don't want to join the ISI'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

'The military in Pakistan is capable and self critical, but intelligence is stuffed full of lifers who resist change, which is why career soldiers in Pakistan try with all their might not to be transferred into the ISI.'