News for 'washington-post'

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.

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.

World's oldest person dies at 116, held the title for just 5 days

World's oldest person dies at 116, held the title for just 5 days

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

Gertrude Weaver from Arkansas became next in line to officially earn the title of oldest person when 117-year-old Misao Okawa of Japan died on Wednesday

Rape comments: Paper rebuffs Musharraf's denial

Rape comments: Paper rebuffs Musharraf's denial

Rediff.com19 Sep 2005

Musharraf said the remarks were made by someone else in his presence and not by him.

New info about A Q Khan-Iran n-nexus

New info about A Q Khan-Iran n-nexus

Rediff.com27 Feb 2005

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

'India was a major proliferator'

'India was a major proliferator'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2005

'One of the key issues is how big a nuclear weapons programme India wants to have and how rigid the barrier will be between civil and military,' says Stephen Cohen.

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.

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."

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.

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 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'.

Bush's approval ratings reach highest since March

Bush's approval ratings reach highest since March

Rediff.com21 Dec 2005

The latest poll has shown that Bush's handling of the situation in Iraq has gone up 10 points from November to 46 per cent.

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.

'It's America first': Trump defends Saudi Arabia over Khashoggi murder

'It's America first': Trump defends Saudi Arabia over Khashoggi murder

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

'We're not going to give up hundreds of billions of dollars in orders and let Russia, China and everybody else have them. It's all about -- for me -- very simple, it's America first'

'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.

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.

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.