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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.

Khashoggi killed in 'fist fight' at Istanbul consulate, confirms Saudi Arabia

Khashoggi killed in 'fist fight' at Istanbul consulate, confirms Saudi Arabia

Rediff.com20 Oct 2018

The United States said was "saddened" to hear the confirmation of Khashoggi's death, but made no mention of action against its major ally.

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.

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.

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.

US plans Iraq spy service to stem attacks

US plans Iraq spy service to stem attacks

Rediff.com11 Dec 2003

The spy service will be trained, financed and equipped largely by the Central Intelligence Agency with help from Jordan, US government officials told 'The Washington Post'.

Doctor, 41, dies of the disease he was researching

Doctor, 41, dies of the disease he was researching

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

'Two years ago, had I been given even a tiny hint that my genes were tipping the scale for the development of a disease that would lock me into my body, unable to move or breath normally on my own, I would have been sad, and probably mad.' 'So now I'm running as fast as I can -- from my wheelchair.' P Rajendran on the amazing but brief life of Rahul Desikan, medical pioneer.

Better to teach Americans math, science: Daily

Better to teach Americans math, science: Daily

Rediff.com20 Dec 2004

If the United States wants to stock its own industry with top-flight technologists, The Washington Post has advocated training young Americans rather than depending on foreign students to boost its economy.

Money played role in Deep Throat's revelation

Money played role in Deep Throat's revelation

Rediff.com6 Jun 2005

Joan Felt said her father suffered a stroke in 2001 and has undergone surgeries for heart problems and a broken hip but is still lucid.

'Security faulty for Athens Olympics'

'Security faulty for Athens Olympics'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2003

Tests of security measures for the 2004 Games reveal deep deficiencies that have U.S. officials worried.

Professional's wife? Sorry, you can't work in US

Professional's wife? Sorry, you can't work in US

Rediff.com3 Oct 2005

Wives of thousands of skilled professionals from India and other countries in the US on H-1B and other temporary work visas are increasingly frustrated because they were not allowed to work, a report said on Monday.

US tells India, drop dead

US tells India, drop dead

Rediff.com28 Mar 2005

US dismisses India's concerns on F-16 sale

US dismisses India's concerns on F-16 sale

Rediff.com26 Mar 2005

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has said in an interview to the Washington Post that there was 'no contradiction' between encouraging Islamabad to advance towards democracy.

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.

Take heart George, even Ted was stopped

Take heart George, even Ted was stopped

Rediff.com20 Aug 2004

The US senator Edward M 'Ted' Kennedy was stopped and questioned along the East Coast five times in March.

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.

US may not 'physically' hand over Saddam

US may not 'physically' hand over Saddam

Rediff.com16 Jun 2004

'Legal custody and physical custody can be two separate things," he added,' Bremer said.

Shiite scientist may head Iraq: Post

Shiite scientist may head Iraq: Post

Rediff.com26 May 2004

New telescope to probe life in stars

New telescope to probe life in stars

Rediff.com30 May 2005

The telescope, when completed, said The Washington Post, will be so powerful that it will be able to look at more stars in a year or two than astronomers have been able to do in the past 45 years.

NRI working on new logic chip at MIT

NRI working on new logic chip at MIT

Rediff.com18 Nov 2004

An Indian American scientist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology is working on a project aimed at making hand-held computing "as easy as breathing."

Stop breast cancer. Go on a low-fat diet!

Stop breast cancer. Go on a low-fat diet!

Rediff.com17 May 2005

Low-fat diets can help reduce the chances of recurrence of breast cancer in women. A new study also suggested that a lifestyle change can also fend off any type of tumour.

Speculation over Bush's new team

Speculation over Bush's new team

Rediff.com5 Nov 2004

The most intense debate is centered around Colin Powell, secretary of state.

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.

Cruise, Koizumi croon Elvis tunes

Cruise, Koizumi croon Elvis tunes

Rediff.com30 Aug 2003

China concerned over proliferation

China concerned over proliferation

Rediff.com17 Feb 2004

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.

Desi students help US win Math Olympiad after 21 years

Desi students help US win Math Olympiad after 21 years

Rediff.com18 Jul 2015

Two Indian-origin students have helped the United States win the prestigious International Mathematical Olympiad after more than two decades.

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.

Iraq casualties hurting support for Bush

Iraq casualties hurting support for Bush

Rediff.com22 Jun 2004

Only half the country now approves of the way Bush is managing the US war on terrorism, down 13 points since April, according to the Washington Post-ABC poll.

Immigrants should adopt American values, learn English: Jindal

Immigrants should adopt American values, learn English: Jindal

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

A son of immigrant parents from India, two-term Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal believes that immigrants in the United States should learn English and adopt American values.

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).

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."

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.

Pakistanis want me in uniform: Musharraf

Pakistanis want me in uniform: Musharraf

Rediff.com17 Sep 2004

In an interview to Washington Post the Pakistani president indicated that he may renege on his pledge to step down as army chief.

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.

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.