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UNSC votes to end military action in Libya

UNSC votes to end military action in Libya

Rediff.com28 Oct 2011

The United Nations Security Council has unanimously voted to bring to an end the authorised international military action in Libya on October 31, following the death of Muammar Gaddafi that brought an end to the bloody conflict in the country. The resolution passed on Thursday said that the liberation of the North African country after Gaddafi's death offers better prospects for a "democratic, peaceful and prosperous future".

What's this Pune chef doing at LFW?

What's this Pune chef doing at LFW?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

We met some more beautiful people on the inaugural day of the Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2017.

World Cup updates: Colombia focus on recovery work ahead of Senegal game

World Cup updates: Colombia focus on recovery work ahead of Senegal game

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

The South Americans face Senegal in a decisive Group H clash in Samara on Thursday.

Libya ripple: Germany to send 300 troops to Afghan

Libya ripple: Germany to send 300 troops to Afghan

Rediff.com24 Mar 2011

Germany will compensate for its non-participation in the United States-led military operation in Libya by sending around 300 additional troops to Afghanistan to relieve its NATO partners involved in airborne surveillance there for similar operations in the war-torn North African nation.

Gaddafi's last words: Don't shoot, don't shoot!

Gaddafi's last words: Don't shoot, don't shoot!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2011

"Don't shoot, don't shoot" were the last words of slain Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi who was known for savage killing of dissidents during his reign of 42 years in the North African country.

Will players help Kane handle England captaincy?

Will players help Kane handle England captaincy?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

The experienced members of England's World Cup squad must step up

France shooting suspect holed up in building

France shooting suspect holed up in building

Rediff.com21 Mar 2012

Heavily-armed French police in bullet-proof vests and helmets have cordoned off a residential area where reportedly a French national of North African origin who declared that he was a member of the Al Qaeda network is holed up.

Interview/France's Ambassador to India Jerome Bonnafont

Interview/France's Ambassador to India Jerome Bonnafont

Rediff.com30 Mar 2011

The destruction of Gaddafi's military capacity is a matter of days or weeks, certainly not months, says France's Ambassador to India Jerome Bonnafont.

Death of Gaddafi 'historic transition' for Libya: UN chief

Death of Gaddafi 'historic transition' for Libya: UN chief

Rediff.com20 Oct 2011

The death of Libya's former strongman Muammar Gaddafi marks an "historic transition" for the North African country, United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said on Thursday, as he urged Libyans to lay down their arms and unite in this "time of rebuilding."

UNSC deplores violence to tackle Libyan protestors

UNSC deplores violence to tackle Libyan protestors

Rediff.com23 Feb 2011

The United Nations Security Council has strongly condemned the use of force against peaceful demonstrators in Libya and expressed deep regret at the deaths of hundreds of civilians.

Libya: Protesters take control of cities

Libya: Protesters take control of cities

Rediff.com22 Feb 2011

Libya's anti-government protesters took control of several cities in the north African country and reached capital Tripoli for the first time amid reports that its leader Muammar Gaddafi has fled the country.

BRICS nations speak out against Libya offensive

BRICS nations speak out against Libya offensive

Rediff.com14 Apr 2011

The leaders of the Brazil-Russia-India-China-South Africa grouping on Thursday collectively voiced their opposition to the use of force in Libya and pitched for a central role for the United Nations and regional organisations in resolving the matter.Reflecting on the situation in the Middle East and north African countries at the BRICS Summit, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh observed that there was a "shift of power towards ordinary citizens".

VIDEO: Muammar Gaddafi's final moments

VIDEO: Muammar Gaddafi's final moments

Rediff.com21 Oct 2011

69-year-old Gaddafi pleaded for mercy when rebels captured him while he was trying to flee from a drain where he was hiding in Sirte, the last major bastion of resistance two months after the regime fell in August.

We are tightening noose around Gaddafi: Obama

We are tightening noose around Gaddafi: Obama

Rediff.com12 Mar 2011

United States President Barack Obama has warned that "the noose" around Libyan ruler Muammar Gaddafi was tightening and said the international community had an obligation to prevent a Rawanda-style civilian massacre in the north African nation.

NATO begins surveillance of Libyan air space

NATO begins surveillance of Libyan air space

Rediff.com10 Mar 2011

North Atlantic Treaty Organisation spy planes mounted a 24-hour air space surveillance over Libya, as British Defence Secretary Liam Fox hinted that a no-fly zone could be enforced without wiping the North African nation's air defences.

Gaddafi's rule has come to an end: Obama

Gaddafi's rule has come to an end: Obama

Rediff.com22 Aug 2011

United States President Barack Obama led world leaders on Monday in conveying that there was no turning back the clock in Libya and tyrant Muammar Gaddafi had no place in the future set-up of the strategic north African country. "The surest way for the bloodshed to end is simple. Gaddafi and his regime need to recognise that their rule has come to an end," the US President said as Libyans around the world celebrated the imminent end of the man who ruled Libya for 42 years.

Libya: Obama approves use of armed drones

Libya: Obama approves use of armed drones

Rediff.com22 Apr 2011

United States President Barack Obama has approved the use of armed Predator drones in Libya against forces loyal to Muammar Gaddafi, in an effort to provide "precision capabilities" to international coalition forces in the North African state, Defence Secretary Robert Gates said.

BRICS meet: What the PM plans to do

BRICS meet: What the PM plans to do

Rediff.com12 Apr 2011

Cautioning that the traditional sources of economic growth are under stress coupled with fresh uncertainties around the globe, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday said that it would be to the advantage of five-nation BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) grouping to coordinate in key areas of development.

African Nations Cup qualifier: Ivory coast cruise

African Nations Cup qualifier: Ivory coast cruise

Rediff.com28 Mar 2011

Didier Drogba scored twice to maintain the Ivory Coast's perfect start to the 2012 African Nations Cup qualifiers on Sunday while other top contenders Ghana, Nigeria and Zambia also won.

Expect a genocide in 10 hours: Libyan envoy to UN

Expect a genocide in 10 hours: Libyan envoy to UN

Rediff.com17 Mar 2011

Ibrahim Dabbashi, Libya's deputy envoy to the United Nations, who had turned against Muammar Gaddafi, has called on the United Nations Security Council to pass a resolution imposing a no-fly zone in the North African country within the next 10 hours.

AI flights from Libya return with 1034 Indians

AI flights from Libya return with 1034 Indians

Rediff.com3 Mar 2011

A total of 1,034 Indians arrived in New Delhi by three special flights of Air India on Thursday, from strife-torn Libya, taking the number of evacuees from the north African country to 3,262.

'Delusional' Gaddafi says Libyans love him

'Delusional' Gaddafi says Libyans love him

Rediff.com1 Mar 2011

"All my people love me," embattled Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi has said, adding that his people would die to protect him. Sixty-eight-year-old Gaddafi facing a popular uprising and mounting global pressure to step down, also flatly denied there have been demonstrations against him. His comments came even as protesters took control of towns in eastern parts of the north African country and closed in on Libyan capital Tripoli.

Our houses were torched, we went without food in Libya: Indians

Our houses were torched, we went without food in Libya: Indians

Rediff.com27 Feb 2011

Launching a major evacuation drive, India has brought back over 530 of its nationals from strife-torn Libya by two special Air India planes, even as 88 others crossed over by road to Tunisia from the North African nation facing large-scale protests against the Gaddafi regime.

PIX: Gaddafi regime totters; 'Massacre' in Tripoli

PIX: Gaddafi regime totters; 'Massacre' in Tripoli

Rediff.com22 Feb 2011

Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi made an appearance on state-run television early Tuesday morning to put to rest speculations that he had fled to Venezuela after anti-government protesters took control of several cities in the north African country and reached capital Tripoli.

Krishna, PM discuss unrest in Arab world

Krishna, PM discuss unrest in Arab world

Rediff.com21 Feb 2011

External Affairs Minister S M Krishna on Monday met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh against the backdrop of violent protests in Gulf, West Asian and North African regions, which is home to lakhs of Indians. Krishna is understood to have briefed Dr Singh on the various steps taken by his ministry to ensure the safety and security of Indians living in these regions. The prime minister was briefed about the contingency plans of the ministry in case of any threat.

Portugal beat Morocco, but lost the plot: coach Santos

Portugal beat Morocco, but lost the plot: coach Santos

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

Portugal inexplicably lost control of the game despite managing to beat Morocco 1-0 in the World Cup Group B match on Wednesday and were lucky not to get themselves in more trouble, coach Fernando Santos said.

FIFA WC: Kane strikes late to give England 2-1 win over Tunisia

FIFA WC: Kane strikes late to give England 2-1 win over Tunisia

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

IMAGES from the FIFA World Cup match played between England and Tunisia in Volgograd Arena in Volgograd, Russia on Monday

Is this the right time to buy gold?

Is this the right time to buy gold?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2011

With the West Asian/North African crisis not likely to end soon and investors' appetite increasing for gold, it is expected to touch $1,600 an oz by the year-end.

In PHOTOS: The other half that sees God in Gaddafi

In PHOTOS: The other half that sees God in Gaddafi

Rediff.com25 Mar 2011

That a man who boasts he lives in a tent and whom Ronald Reagan once dubbed 'the mad dog of the middle east' still commands devotion four decades into his rule is one of the enduring mysteries of this idiosyncratic country, US media reports from the Libyan capital said.

India needs to assert itself in post-Gaddafi Libya

India needs to assert itself in post-Gaddafi Libya

Rediff.com24 Oct 2011

It's time New Delhi gives some clarity to its Libya policy so as to secure its energy and business interests in the north African nation, says Harsh V Pant

Troubles mount for PSG

Troubles mount for PSG

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

France's Human Rights League (LDH) said on Thursday it would file a legal complaint against soccer club Paris Saint Germain (PSG) after an investigative website reported its scouts had for years listed the ethnic origins of young recruits.

Nuclear physicist with Al Qaeda links booked

Nuclear physicist with Al Qaeda links booked

Rediff.com13 Oct 2009

According to a report in The Times, Adlene Hicheur, who is of Algerian origin, was arrested last week with his younger brother after intelligence agents intercepted his alleged Internet contacts with Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb.

Here's what Tunisia must do to progress in World Cup

Here's what Tunisia must do to progress in World Cup

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

Tunisia need a new game-plan if they are to avoid their usual fate of falling at the first hurdle of a World Cup.

WC Preview: Tunisia fear England's 'most dangerous weapon' Alli

WC Preview: Tunisia fear England's 'most dangerous weapon' Alli

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

Tunisia fear facing England's 'most dangerous weapon'" - attacking midfielder Dele Alli - but the North Africans will be pushing for an upset in their opening game on Monday, said coach Nabil Maaloul.

Indian nurses evacuated from war-torn Libya reach Kochi

Indian nurses evacuated from war-torn Libya reach Kochi

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

A group of Indian nurses, who were evacuated from Libya by the government, arrived in Kochi in the early hours of Friday morning.

French novelist Le Clezio wins Literature Nobel

French novelist Le Clezio wins Literature Nobel

Rediff.com9 Oct 2008

French novelist Jean-Marie Gustave Le Clezio has been awarded the 2008 Nobel Prize for Literature.

PIX: French fans give heroes' welcome to World Cup champions

PIX: French fans give heroes' welcome to World Cup champions

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

Hundreds of thousands of ecstatic French fans celebrated the return of their World Cup winning football team on Monday, jumping and chanting "We Are The Champions" as their bus paraded down the Champs Elysees before a special presidential reception.

WC qualifiers: Ronaldo tricks; crowd trouble at Eng, Poland matches

WC qualifiers: Ronaldo tricks; crowd trouble at Eng, Poland matches

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

Images and summary of all the World Cup 2022 qualifiers played across continents on Tuesday.

India calls for closer ties with Libya

India calls for closer ties with Libya

Rediff.com28 May 2007

Libya said both the countries can play a major role as Libya is the northern gate for Africa, and India is an active member seeking to play an essential role in Asia.

The Indian connection in Devotion

The Indian connection in Devotion

Rediff.com9 Apr 2008

The practicing Jew who discovered Vedic culture in India in the '60s, Cheb's recently released his album Devotion, his seventh album on Six Degrees Records, which was recorded and produced entirely in New Delhi.