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4th member of Islamic State 'Beatles' identified

4th member of Islamic State 'Beatles' identified

Rediff.com24 May 2016

The last unnamed member of the so-called Islamic State 'Beatles' gang was on Tuesday identified as a 27-year-old from west London.

Trump under investigation for possible obstruction of justice: Report

Trump under investigation for possible obstruction of justice: Report

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

Investigators have also been looking for any evidence of possible financial crimes by Trump associates.

Trump's wife comes to his rescue, says he was egged on to make make lewd remarks

Trump's wife comes to his rescue, says he was egged on to make make lewd remarks

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

Melania Trump, wife of the Republican presidential candidate said that two were engaged in "boy talk, and he was led on, like egged on from the host to say dirty and bad stuff".

Turban search creates uproar among Sikhs in US

Turban search creates uproar among Sikhs in US

Rediff.com9 Sep 2007

The turban searches by the TSA have riled the Sikh community.

Anti-Jewish remarks: Gandhi's grandson resigns

Anti-Jewish remarks: Gandhi's grandson resigns

Rediff.com24 Jan 2008

Arun Gandhi, Mahatma Gandhi's grandson, has resigned from a prominent institute he founded in the United States after he made some comments about Jews, media reports said.

Trump pushes for ban on rapid-fire gun 'bump stocks'

Trump pushes for ban on rapid-fire gun 'bump stocks'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

The bump stock device turns semi-automatic rifles into fully automatic weapons capable of firing hundreds of rounds a minute.

Jallianwala Bagh apology: Should we really care?

Jallianwala Bagh apology: Should we really care?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2019

I can't see what purpose can be served by an apology by a British government that cannot in any way be blamed for one sadistic man running amok 100 years ago, argues Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

'Withdrawing Doniger's book gives her the martyr's mantle'

'Withdrawing Doniger's book gives her the martyr's mantle'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

The preferred course of action to challenge Wendy Doniger's many published works and polemical Hinduphobic statements is to debate it, Aseem Shukla tells Rediff.com's Arthur J Pais.

Last days of US tourist killed by Andaman tribe revealed

Last days of US tourist killed by Andaman tribe revealed

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

In excerpts from his journal, John Allen Chau, the American, reveals what it was like to meet the isolated tribe in the Andamans.

Key Trump aide quits as ex-wives allege abuse

Key Trump aide quits as ex-wives allege abuse

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

Rob Porter's responsibility was mainly in the flow of paper that crossed Trump's desk, including the wave of executive orders and actions that Trump inked during the first months of his tenure.

Chandrasekaran's book bought by United 93 director

Chandrasekaran's book bought by United 93 director

Rediff.com22 Jan 2007

British director Paul Greengrass has bought the rights to Rajiv Chandrasekaran's acclaimed book, Imperial Life in the Emerald City.

2007 is deadliest year for US troops in Iraq

2007 is deadliest year for US troops in Iraq

Rediff.com7 Nov 2007

The death of six military personnel on Tuesday made 2007 the deadliest year for American troops since the start of the war in Iraq, The Washington Post reported. The record death toll of at least 852 US military personnel killed this year underscores the high cost of the American troop increase, launched in February, which has begun to drive down the sectarian violence that once gripped much of the country, the paper reported.

H-1B visa: Changes that Trump administration is planning

H-1B visa: Changes that Trump administration is planning

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

The changes if legalised would have a detrimental effect on the functioning of Indian tech companies in the US and also small and medium-sized contractual farms in the IT sector, which are mostly owned by Indian Americans.

Marion Jones admits to steroid use

Marion Jones admits to steroid use

Rediff.com5 Oct 2007

Triple Olympic champion Marion Jones has admitted using steroids in preparation for the 2000 Sydney Games and plans to plead guilty on Friday to lying about her drug use.

Trump continues attack on journalists, brands them as 'very unpatriotic'

Trump continues attack on journalists, brands them as 'very unpatriotic'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

"When the media -- driven insane by their Trump Derangement Syndrome -- reveals internal deliberations of our government, it truly puts the lives of many, not just journalists, at risk! Very unpatriotic!" the US president said in a series of characteristic tweets.

WH welcomes Infy's decision to hire 10,000 Americans

WH welcomes Infy's decision to hire 10,000 Americans

Rediff.com3 May 2017

It said the decision was a result of the United States government's 'pro-growth economic agenda'.

Bring on the one-liners

Bring on the one-liners

Rediff.com27 Aug 2007

Aasif Mandvi has been making waves.

Are newspapers dying?

Are newspapers dying?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2007

The conference is being organised by the Department of Printing and Media Engineering of Manipal Institute of Technology.

Our scientists don't need further N-tests: PM

Our scientists don't need further N-tests: PM

Rediff.com20 Apr 2006

The prime minister said given the circumstances, India needed a strategic nuclear weapons programme.

Man held for attempting to climb White House barrier

Man held for attempting to climb White House barrier

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

A man was arrested outside White House for attempting to scale a bicycle barrier at the main fence.

'Mr President, I'm sorry': Clinton apologised to Obama on poll night after defeat

'Mr President, I'm sorry': Clinton apologised to Obama on poll night after defeat

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

The book 'Shattered: Inside Hillary Clinton's Doomed Campaign' reveals how in a flurry of calls the White House urged Clinton to concede defeat.

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.

Pak building huge N-plant

Pak building huge N-plant

Rediff.com24 Jul 2006

'Satellite photos of Pakistan's Khushab nuclear site show what appears to be a partially completed heavy-water reactor capable of producing enough plutonium for 40 to 50 nuclear weapons a year, a 20-fold increase from its current capabilities.'

NRI entrepreneur flays NYT over 'smear campaign'

NRI entrepreneur flays NYT over 'smear campaign'

Rediff.com28 May 2007

The CEO of infoUSA says the NYT article is a 'hatchet job' to embarrass Hillary Clinton and is motivated by the newspaper's support for Obama.

Oral sex may lead to throat cancer

Oral sex may lead to throat cancer

Rediff.com10 May 2007

A new report suggests oral sex may not be as safe as most people think.

Why the US needs India

Why the US needs India

Rediff.com2 Jan 2006

Alarm bells ring as Dubai buys 20% stake in Nasdaq

Alarm bells ring as Dubai buys 20% stake in Nasdaq

Rediff.com21 Sep 2007

In another development, Carlyle Group of the District said it was selling a 7.5 per cent share of its general ownership to an investment group owned by the government of Abu Dhabi, which like Dubai is part of the oil-rich United Arab Emirates.

Trump tears up diplomacy; phone call with Taiwan could irk China

Trump tears up diplomacy; phone call with Taiwan could irk China

Rediff.com3 Dec 2016

Breaking decades of US diplomatic policy, President-elect Donald Trump spoke to Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen and discussed various issues, a move which could infuriate China.

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.

US fighting some of India's battles: Kissinger

US fighting some of India's battles: Kissinger

Rediff.com20 Mar 2006

Kissinger warned that the scope of nuclear cooperation should avoid the rhetoric and reality of a nuclear arms race in which China could be tempted to support nuclear programmes in Iran and Pakistan as a counterweight.

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.

US firms crave India's huge nuclear energy biz

US firms crave India's huge nuclear energy biz

Rediff.com19 Jul 2006

With business worth billions of dollars to be gained from India, American groups are working overtime to facilitate the United States' participation in the Asian powerhouse's nuclear sector, says a Washington Post report.

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.

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.

Poll gives Bush lowest ratings of his presidency

Poll gives Bush lowest ratings of his presidency

Rediff.com12 Dec 2006

An ABC News/Washington Post study has found that 62 per cent of Americans disapprove of President George W Bush's overall job performance. Also a new high of 70 per cent disapprove of his handling of the war in Iraq.

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.