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Bush's approval rating nose-dives

Bush's approval rating nose-dives

Rediff.com24 Jul 2007

Fifty-two per cent said they 'strongly' disapprove of his job performance, the highest figure of his presidency and more than three times the 16 per cent who strongly approve.

'Musharraf's deal may be at the cost of US troops'

'Musharraf's deal may be at the cost of US troops'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2006

"The Pakistani strongman agreed to withdraw his army from the area and release prisoners in exchange for promises by militants not to attack the Pakistani army or set up a parallel government.

Science shows way to fat-free body

Science shows way to fat-free body

Rediff.com2 Jul 2007

As always, scientists, it seems, are on top of this problem, and have discovered a biological switch by which stress promotes obesity, the Washington Post has reported

US lawmaker warns against F-16 sale to Pak

US lawmaker warns against F-16 sale to Pak

Rediff.com25 Jul 2006

Pointing to The Washington Post piece on Monday about the dramatic expansion in Pakistan's nuclear weapons programme, Ackerman said the import of the story is "truly alarming" in the context of a pending sale by US of F-16 fighter-bombers.

Bush plans N-deal with Russia

Bush plans N-deal with Russia

Rediff.com8 Jul 2006

The deal, which would allow Russia to import and store spent nuclear fuel, is likely to face stiff opposition from Congress.

Dangerous to be a journalist in today's world

Dangerous to be a journalist in today's world

Rediff.com18 Mar 2017

Journalists all over the world have been disappearing and some have never been heard again, says Narain D Batra.

Protests sparked by George Floyd death rage on sixth day

Protests sparked by George Floyd death rage on sixth day

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

Floyd died in Minneapolis on Monday after a white police officer pinned him to the ground. Video footage showed the officer kneeling on Floyd's neck as he gasped for breath. His death has triggered nationwide protests.

'It was a vote against the race card'

'It was a vote against the race card'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2006

S R Sidarth, who Senator George Allen called a 'macaca', recounts his experience.

Al Qaeda HQ in Pak: Report

Al Qaeda HQ in Pak: Report

Rediff.com3 Oct 2006

It was the first document to emerge from what the military described as a ''treasure trove'' of information when Zarqawi was killed, the newspaper reported.

A toothache can be deadly, if untreated

A toothache can be deadly, if untreated

Rediff.com28 Feb 2007

By the time the 12-yr-old own aching tooth got any attention, the bacteria from the abscess had spread to his brain, doctors said.

God help our economy

God help our economy

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

Given Indian corporates's high indebtedness, new credit will be used for servicing loans rather than building factories. This is setting us up for more companies on life support and more zombie banks, warns Rahul Jacob.

Khan says Musharraf neck deep in proliferation

Khan says Musharraf neck deep in proliferation

Rediff.com3 Feb 2004

The report is an embarrassment to the Bush Administration, which views Musharraf as its best bet in the region against terrorism and proliferation of WMD.

There will be 'a report' on Khashoggi's murder by Tue: Trump

There will be 'a report' on Khashoggi's murder by Tue: Trump

Rediff.com18 Nov 2018

The report will address what 'we think the overall impact was and who caused it, and who did it', Trump said.

Balakot strike is a game changer with Pakistan

Balakot strike is a game changer with Pakistan

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

'With the Balakot strike, India has now established a precedent for response to any new terrorist attack engineered by Pakistan.' 'This will stay irrespective of who wins the coming elections,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Flight delayed after passenger reports professor's equations as suspicious

Flight delayed after passenger reports professor's equations as suspicious

Rediff.com8 May 2016

American Airlines confirmed on Saturday that a 30-something woman expressed suspicions about Menzio. She said she was too ill to take the Air Wisconsin-operated flight 3950.

Did ISI poison CIA chief responsible for Osama raid?

Did ISI poison CIA chief responsible for Osama raid?

Rediff.com6 May 2016

Mark Kelton was removed from Islamabad two months after the raid on bin Laden's compound in Abbottabad, citing health concerns.

Does India have a world view?

Does India have a world view?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2006

Texas shooter at Prophet cartoon event had ISIS links

Texas shooter at Prophet cartoon event had ISIS links

Rediff.com5 May 2015

One of the two gunmen, who were shot dead by police after they opened fire outside an event centre hosting a controversial cartoon contest in the US state of Texas, was linked to the dreaded Islamic State terror outfit.

US divided about educational outsourcing

US divided about educational outsourcing

Rediff.com16 May 2006

If low-paid workers in China and India can sew your clothes, process your medical bills and answer your computer questions, why can't they teach your children, too?

Rumsfeld denies he was CIA leak source

Rumsfeld denies he was CIA leak source

Rediff.com21 Nov 2005

Condolezza Rice and Dick Cheney have also not said that they were not Woodward's sources.

Indians in US have grown by 50 pc in 5 years

Indians in US have grown by 50 pc in 5 years

Rediff.com10 Oct 2006

The Washington region census figures showed 72 per cent Indians had a bachelor's degree or higher, and their median household income was more $75,000.

US Congress passes Trump's landmark tax reform bill

US Congress passes Trump's landmark tax reform bill

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

The momentous occasion came when the House of Representatives passed the $1.5 trillion (Rs 96 lakh crore) tax reform bill for the second time by 224 to 201 votes to clear the technical snag in the passage of the bill, which was passed by the Senate and House earlier.

Obama preparing to penalise Russia for hacking

Obama preparing to penalise Russia for hacking

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

Quoting unnamed senior administration officials, CBS News and CNN said the new set of sanctions is likely to target the Russian intelligence agency and its official.

New info about A Q Khan-Iran n-nexus

New info about A Q Khan-Iran n-nexus

Rediff.com27 Feb 2005

US to tighten screening of air passengers

US to tighten screening of air passengers

Rediff.com12 Jan 2004

The new system will collect travelers' full name, residential address and telephone number, date of birth and travel itinerary.

Trump: Khashoggi likely dead, consequences would be 'very severe'

Trump: Khashoggi likely dead, consequences would be 'very severe'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

Turkish investigators have told local media and also to the US media that Khashoggi was brutally killed inside the consulate on October 2.

Abdullah splits with Karzai

Abdullah splits with Karzai

Rediff.com29 Jul 2004

Afghan Foreign minister Abdullah Abdullah has decided to endorse Karzai's rival Yonus Qanooni in the October 9 election.

North Korea begins dismantling missile launch facility: Report

North Korea begins dismantling missile launch facility: Report

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

If the analysis of the satellite imagery is accurate, North Korea may be taking a small but significant step toward the disarmament.

Indo-Pak ties never been so good: Musharraf

Indo-Pak ties never been so good: Musharraf

Rediff.com29 Jan 2006

Observing that Indo-Pak relations have never been as good as now, President Pervez Musharraf has, however, said he was disappointed with the lack of forward movement on the resolution of Kashmir issue.

'Rogue killers' may have killed Saudi journalist Khashoggi: Trump

'Rogue killers' may have killed Saudi journalist Khashoggi: Trump

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

Trump spoke with the Saudi King Salman over missing journalist Jamal Khashoggi and "immediately" dispatched his top diplomat to Riyadh.

Indo-Iran pipeline full of risks: PM

Indo-Iran pipeline full of risks: PM

Rediff.com21 Jul 2005

Observing that the proposed multi-billion dollar Indo-Iran gas pipeline via Pakistan is fraught with risks, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has said he did not know if any international consortium of bankers would underwrite the project.

US may stop funding Iraq reconstruction

US may stop funding Iraq reconstruction

Rediff.com3 Jan 2006

Nearly half the funds earmarked for reconstruction were diverted towards fighting rebels and preparing for the Saddam Hussein trial.

Serena is an inspiration for new mums

Serena is an inspiration for new mums

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

With her post-pregnancy comeback, the tennis champ is shattering stereotypes and inspiring women everywhere.

N Korea nuclear test indispensable: report

N Korea nuclear test indispensable: report

Rediff.com10 May 2005

The statement is the first public one by a North Korean official since intelligence reports circulated about the possibility.

Support for Iraq war eroding: Reports

Support for Iraq war eroding: Reports

Rediff.com26 Oct 2005

Support for Iraq war eroding as body count passes 2,000

'US to seek overflight lists'

'US to seek overflight lists'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2005

Foreign Airlines that fail to turn over the passenger list or check them against US watch lists might have to re-route flights, says The Washington Post.

Another nuclear programme found in Iran

Another nuclear programme found in Iran

Rediff.com24 Feb 2004

International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors have discovered that Iran had produced and experimented with Polonium.

US adds diplomatic muscle in India

US adds diplomatic muscle in India

Rediff.com10 Feb 2006

Out of the 74 new US diplomatic positions, China will get 15, followed by India with 12 new posts.

Trump defends Charlottesville response, targets 'dishonest' media

Trump defends Charlottesville response, targets 'dishonest' media

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

Trump said he strongly condemn neo-Nazis, white supremacists and the Ku Klux Klan members."

So what's our fashion forward PM wearing?

So what's our fashion forward PM wearing?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi ups his style ante for the Obama visit.