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Obama considers new fee on banks

Obama considers new fee on banks

Rediff.com12 Jan 2010

The provision in this regard is expected to be included by US President Barack Obama when he rolls out his annual budget next month, media reports said.

Before Michelle, Barack proposed to another woman: Book

Before Michelle, Barack proposed to another woman: Book

Rediff.com4 May 2017

The book shares the story of the woman Sheila Miyoshi Jager, Obama's love interest.

3rd gatecrasher at Obama dinner came in Indian bus

3rd gatecrasher at Obama dinner came in Indian bus

Rediff.com5 Jan 2010

"It appears at this point that the subject travelled from a local hotel, where the official Indian delegation was staying and arrived at the dinner with the group, which was under the responsibility of Department of State," the Secret Service said.

17-yr-old illegal immigrant allowed to study in US

17-yr-old illegal immigrant allowed to study in US

Rediff.com12 Aug 2010

Yves Gomes can breathe easy for the next two years, as he just eluded being deported to India, where he has lived for just 14 months of his entire life.

IMF proposes taxes on banks

IMF proposes taxes on banks

Rediff.com21 Apr 2010

The IMF proposals will be reviewed by the finance ministers of G-20, whose representatives are in Washington for meetings this week, The Post reported.

Pak helped North Korea build nukes in 1990: Report

Pak helped North Korea build nukes in 1990: Report

Rediff.com28 Dec 2009

North Korea, with the help of Pakistan, may have opened an alternative way to clandestinely build nuclear weapons as early as 1990s by constructing a plant to manufacture a gas needed for uranium enrichment. Pyongyang may have been enriching uranium on a small scale by 2002.

'Salahis demanding 6-figure payment for story'

'Salahis demanding 6-figure payment for story'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2009

An American couple, who gatecrashed into a State dinner President Barack Obama hosted for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in the White House, were now trying to peddle their story for hundreds of thousands of dollars to television networks.

'India will continue to be a terror target'

'India will continue to be a terror target'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2010

In an interview with Karan Thapar on CNN-IBN's Devil's Advocate programme, External Affairs Minister S M Krishna says Indians will continue to be a target for terrorists, in Afghanistan and at home, and that he's convinced the United States fully shares India's concerns on fighting terror.

China's dirty nuke nexus with Pak revealed

China's dirty nuke nexus with Pak revealed

Rediff.com13 Nov 2009

The Washington Post said the deliberate act of proliferation was part of a secret nuclear deal struck in 1976 between Chinese leader Mao Zedong and Pakistan's then Prime Minister Zulfiquar Ali Bhutto.

US SC Judge nominee Kavanaugh denies sexual assault allegations

US SC Judge nominee Kavanaugh denies sexual assault allegations

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

Kavanaugh's nomination plunged into chaos after Christine Blasey Ford on Sunday told 'The Washington Post' that she was subjected to a sexual assault by the Supreme Court nominee in high school in the early 1980s.

'Kerry's visit underscores Pak Army's power'

'Kerry's visit underscores Pak Army's power'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2009

The influence Pakistan Army wields even in its diplomatic ties with the US was evident when Senator John F Kerry met the country's army chief to allay politicians' concerns about the new US aid package that has sparked public outrage.

Trump slams dirty restaurant that asked his spokesperson to leave

Trump slams "dirty" restaurant that asked his spokesperson to leave

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

The US president suggested that the "dirty" eatery "badly needs a paint job" and must focus more on cleaning its "filthy canopies, doors and windows".

US judge restores White House access for CNN's Jim Acosta

US judge restores White House access for CNN's Jim Acosta

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

'Let's go back to work,' Acosta told reporters after the US District court reinstated his White House press credentials.

'India can't go to war with Pak till Kejriwal is in power'

'India can't go to war with Pak till Kejriwal is in power'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

Swamy demanded to dismiss the AAP government in Delhi and asked for President Rule.

Cate Blanchett excels in A Streetcar Named Desire

Cate Blanchett excels in A Streetcar Named Desire

Rediff.com17 Dec 2009

Cate Blanchett's role of Blanche DuBois in Tennessee Williams' play has gotten rave reviews.

Why Trump is calling this sportsman's father 'ungrateful fool'

Why Trump is calling this sportsman's father 'ungrateful fool'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday reignited a feud with the father of one of the three UCLA basketball players who were detained in China on suspicion of shoplifting, calling him an 'ungrateful fool' in a series of early-morning tweets.

Headley arrest shows spread of global terror

Headley arrest shows spread of global terror

Rediff.com20 Nov 2009

David Coleman Headley, the Pakistan born Lashkar-e-tayiba operative held for planning a terror strike in India changed his name from Daood Gilani to allay suspicion when he was traveling abroad, The Washington Post said in a report.

I'm told daily of attacks planned in Pak: PM

I'm told daily of attacks planned in Pak: PM

Rediff.com20 Nov 2009

In an interview to the Washington Post ahead of his State visit to the US, Dr Singh said India has been a victim of Pakistan-aided terrorism, and intelligence reports still suggest that terrorists based in that country are planning attacks in India similar to last year's Mumbai carnage. 'Every day I receive intelligence reports saying that terrorists based in Pakistan are planning other similar acts,' Dr Singh said.

Did 'Howdy Modi' really help India?

Did 'Howdy Modi' really help India?

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

The Howdy Modi put a dagger into the heart of the 'bipartisan consensus' in the US regarding the relations with (Modi's) India, points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Drone attacks inside Pak to continue: CIA

Drone attacks inside Pak to continue: CIA

Rediff.com26 Feb 2009

Central Intelligence Agency chief Leon Panetta has said that the drone attacks against the Al Qaeda and the Taliban targets inside Pakistan would continue.

CIA helped India, Pak share key evidence: News

CIA helped India, Pak share key evidence: News

Rediff.com17 Feb 2009

It was the American Central Intelligence Agency that made India and Pakistan share highly sensitive evidence after the deadly Mumbai terrorist attacks last November, says a report in the Washington Post.

'Get your knee off our necks!': Americans remember Floyd

'Get your knee off our necks!': Americans remember Floyd

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

Floyd's death has triggered nationwide violent protests with a section of the protesters resorting to looting and rioting across the country, leaving behind a trail of destruction.

Al Qaeda recruiting cadres from Europe, US: Report

Al Qaeda recruiting cadres from Europe, US: Report

Rediff.com19 Oct 2009

The Taliban and the Al Qaeda seem to have quietly expanded their recruiting base from South and Central Asia to European nations like Germany, United Kingdom and France and even to the United States, with many of the new recruits traveling to Pakistan and Afghanistan for terror training. The Washington Post, in a major article on Monday, said the new target countries are now struggling to stop their nationals from being recruited by the Al Qaeda and the Taliban.

'Faith stimulus' in times of recession

'Faith stimulus' in times of recession

Rediff.com4 Jun 2009

Amid the worst economic recession in decades, a nondenominational church in the US is pushing ahead with "faith stimulus" to help struggling families and laid-off workers.

Pakistan rebuffed US effort to assist military

Pakistan rebuffed US effort to assist military

Rediff.com1 Jun 2009

Pakistan so far has rebuffed all US attempts to directly assist its forces in its war against terrorism despite best efforts by the Obama administration, a media report said on Monday. "Pakistan has accepted US money, weaponry and limited training, but has rebuffed further US efforts to assist its forces," The Washington Post said in a report.

Obama's tough act makes 'ally' Pakistan wary

Obama's tough act makes 'ally' Pakistan wary

Rediff.com24 Jan 2009

Two missile strikes targeting suspected terrorist hideouts inside Pakistan in the first few days of his presidency indicate that new United States President Barack Obama is going to be tough on Islamabad when it comes to the war against terror, US media reports have suggested.This is the first tangible sign of President Obama's commitment to sustained military pressure on the terrorist groups there, even though the Pakistanis broadly oppose such unilateral US actions.

Holbrook to be special US envoy to Afghan,Pak

Holbrook to be special US envoy to Afghan,Pak

Rediff.com22 Jan 2009

Richard Holbrook, the former United States Ambassador to United Nations, is likely to be appointed envoy to Pakistan, Afghanistan and related matters by the new Obama administration after Hillary Clinton was sworn in as the secretary of State earlier today.Former Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell is likely to be announced as Middle East Envoy, the Washington Post reported, quoting sources close to the Obama administration.

Image: White House gatecrashers get gossip award

Image: White House gatecrashers get gossip award

Rediff.com25 Dec 2009

'Heck, the only way Tareeq and Michaele Salahi could have missed being our Persons of the Year was if we'd made them Persons of the Decade instead,' wrote the columnist.

What's the big deal about Parasite?

What's the big deal about Parasite?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

'Are we too close as well-off Indians, all with servants and drivers and tuition teachers ourselves, to be able to understand why it is all so awful?', asks Aakar Patel.

Trump asks Pentagon to plan military parade to show US strength

Trump asks Pentagon to plan military parade to show US strength

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

There is no such annual parade in the United States, which is militarily the most powerful country of the world.

'Rituals and scriptures must not be taken literall

'Rituals and scriptures must not be taken literall

Rediff.com22 Nov 2008

Manoj K Jain is an infectious disease physician, a writer, and a national leader in health-care quality improvement. Memphis-based Jain, 45, also writes for publications including The Washington Post.

PM to focus on 9% growth rate

PM to focus on 9% growth rate

Rediff.com20 Nov 2009

The Prime Minister told The Washington Post in an interview days ahead of his visit to the US that he wants the growth to be inclusive to and its benefits to reach all segments of the population.

Nano has huge potential, says Tata honcho

Nano has huge potential, says Tata honcho

Rediff.com12 Nov 2009

The tiny Nano car made by India's Tata Motors has been described by company director Jamshed J. Irani as having huge potential. Even as analysts claim that the Nano could rock the international auto industry and put millions of new Indian drivers on the road, Irani told The Washington Post in an interview that while Tata is producing only about 100 units a day at present, it hopes to ramp up to about 1,000 vehicles a day next year.

50 Years On: Remembering Che

50 Years On: Remembering Che

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

In the remote corner of eastern Bolivia where Che was executed, thousands gathered to commemorate his death anniversary.

You have inspired us: NASA to ISRO

You have inspired us: NASA to ISRO

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

NASA said it is looking forward to explore the solar system with its Indian counterpart.

Ex-FBI Dir seeks to question Trump on Russia probe

Ex-FBI Dir seeks to question Trump on Russia probe

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

Mueller has already interviewed several of the close aides and family members of Trump over the issue.

Don't waste your time on 'Little Rocket Man', Trump to Tillerson

Don't waste your time on 'Little Rocket Man', Trump to Tillerson

Rediff.com2 Oct 2017

Trump said he 'won't fail' on a front where three of his predecessors -- Clinton, Bush and Obama failed.

US launches clandestine drone campaign against ISIS leaders in Syria

US launches clandestine drone campaign against ISIS leaders in Syria

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

The United States has launched a separate and secret drone campaign managed jointly by the CIA and Special Operation Forces in Syria to target the leaders of the dreaded ISIS in Syria, a media report has said.

Trump defends SC nominee after sexual assault allegation

Trump defends SC nominee after sexual assault allegation

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

The SC nominee has rejected as "completely false" the sexual assault allegation

Ousted Mint editor Narisetti joins Washington Post

Ousted Mint editor Narisetti joins Washington Post

Rediff.com14 Jan 2009

Raju Narisetti, who recently quit the Hindustan Times group's business newspaper Mint, has now been named one of the two managing editors of the Washington Post. Reports said that The Post named two managing editors on Tuesday Narisetti, who spent considerable time at the Wall Street Journal and Elizabeth Spayd, who has held top posts in the paper's digital and print newsrooms.