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Pak a partner in war on terror: US

Pak a partner in war on terror: US

Rediff.com21 Jun 2005

CIA Director Porter Goss has recently said that he has a pretty good idea that Osama bin Ladin is still in the Paksitan-Afghanistan frontier area.

 IAEA board to discuss Iran on Feb 2

IAEA board to discuss Iran on Feb 2

Rediff.com18 Jan 2006

Bolton, who is the chief US envoy to the United Nations, said involving the Security Council will not displace the IAEA, but will "strengthen the hand" of the agency in dealing with Iran.

US mum on mammoth terror watch list

US mum on mammoth terror watch list

Rediff.com27 Mar 2007

The programme Terrorist Identities Datamart Environment is a storehouse for data about individuals that the intelligence community believes might harm the United States.

Bush to capitalise on 'rapport' with PM

Bush to capitalise on 'rapport' with PM

Rediff.com25 Oct 2005

US State Department said Bush is keen on strengthening ties with India.

Trump can't attend Republic Day parade due to scheduling constraints: WH

Trump can't attend Republic Day parade due to scheduling constraints: WH

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

It is said that the annual State of the Union address to both Houses of the US Congress by Trump is likely to be around the time India will celebrate its Republic Day.

Trump downplayed COVID risk to reduce panic: Book

Trump downplayed COVID risk to reduce panic: Book

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

As per the book, Trump insists to Woodward he would triumph over the COVID-19 pandemic and the economic calamity. "Don't worry about it, Bob. OK?" Trump told the author in July. "Don't worry about it. We'll get to do another book. You'll find I was right."

Trump to host first White House Iftar dinner

Trump to host first White House Iftar dinner

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

Leading Muslim groups in Washington who attended the event under previous administrations said Trump's continued targeting of Islam and its followers made engagement with his administration a futile, if not impossible task.

Trump-Kim meet at 9 am on June 12: White House

Trump-Kim meet at 9 am on June 12: White House

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

The Trump administration is actively preparing for the June 12 summit between the US President and the North Korean leader.

Manmohan Singh had very good visit: US

Manmohan Singh had very good visit: US

Rediff.com26 Jul 2005

Manmohan Singh had very good visit: US

China's parliament approves controversial Hong Kong security bill

China's parliament approves controversial Hong Kong security bill

Rediff.com28 May 2020

The new law permits for the first time Chinese security agencies to open their establishments and operate in Hong Kong.

US Senate confirms Lloyd Austin as 1st black Pentagon chief

US Senate confirms Lloyd Austin as 1st black Pentagon chief

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

A day earlier, the House of Representatives voted 326-78 to pass a waiver exempting Austin from the seven-year 'cooling off period' for retired generals taking over as defence secretary. The senate approved the waiver by 69-27 votes.

On Day 1, Biden signs 15 executive orders

On Day 1, Biden signs 15 executive orders

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

The president said he will be signing a number of executive orders over the next several days of the week.

US to give India ventilators to fight COVID-19: Trump

US to give India ventilators to fight COVID-19: Trump

Rediff.com16 May 2020

At Trump's request, India had last month allowed the export of 50 million hydroxychloroquine tablets to treat COVID-19 patients in America, the country worst hit by the pandemic.

Trump calls Modi to congratulate him on electoral success

Trump calls Modi to congratulate him on electoral success

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

The two leaders are expected to meet on the sidelines of the G-20 Summit in Germany in July.

Pak great ally against terror: White House

Pak great ally against terror: White House

Rediff.com22 Jul 2005

The White House was responding to a question whether there was any concern that Pakistan is not doing enough to weed out terrorists on their home turf.

Keep up the good work: US tells India, Pak

Keep up the good work: US tells India, Pak

Rediff.com20 Jul 2004

'There has been some progress made. There is a dialogue that has been ongoing between India and Pakistan. And that's \n\npositive,' White House Press Secretary Scott McClellan said.

US to pull out troops from Syria

US to pull out troops from Syria

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

The Wall Street Journal described it as a abrupt decision by the Trump Administration.

Trump to get his military parade, but no tanks involved

Trump to get his military parade, but no tanks involved

Rediff.com10 Mar 2018

The parade is to take place in November, most likely on Veterans Day (November 11).

Trump receives 'nice' letter from Kim, hopes to meet N Korean leader 'soon'

Trump receives 'nice' letter from Kim, hopes to meet N Korean leader 'soon'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

'Thank you to Chairman Kim Jong Un for keeping your word & starting the process of sending home the remains of our great and beloved missing fallen'

India must embrace Biden's B3W initiative

India must embrace Biden's B3W initiative

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

Joe Biden's B3W proposal aims to bring democracies together. India should come up with its own plans to contribute to the initiative, states Rahul Mishra.

North Korea fires 3 missiles into sea despite Trump warnings

North Korea fires 3 missiles into sea despite Trump warnings

Rediff.com26 Aug 2017

The US Pacific Command said the missiles appeared to be short-range. The first and second missiles "failed in flight" and the third "appears to have blown up almost immediately".

Iraq rejects Saudi troops

Iraq rejects Saudi troops

Rediff.com19 Oct 2004

The Iraqi Government had some real concerns about having troops from a neighbouring country inside Iraq, said a US official.

Hotline between PMO and White House to continue post January 20

Hotline between PMO and White House to continue post January 20

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

The hotline was established during Obama's historic visit to India in 2015 to attend the annual Republic Day parade on January 26 as its chief guest.

Modi to visit White House on September 29-30: US official

Modi to visit White House on September 29-30: US official

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

United States President Barack Obama will meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House on September 29 and 30 during which the two leaders would discuss a wide range of bilateral and strategic issues including economic growth, a presidential spokesperson said on Monday.

Trump makes vandalising monuments punishable offence with up to 10 yrs jail

Trump makes vandalising monuments punishable offence with up to 10 yrs jail

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

The order comes in the wake of rioters defacing and destroying historical sites, monuments and statues in the country as violence erupted following the brutal custodial death of African-American George Floyd on May 25.

Trump tests negative for coronavirus

Trump tests negative for coronavirus

Rediff.com15 Mar 2020

Trump had taken the coronavirus test on Friday night. The results came out in less than 24 hours.

Biden sends comprehensive immigration reform bill to Congress

Biden sends comprehensive immigration reform bill to Congress

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

Called the US Citizenship Act of 2021, the legislation modernises the immigration system, and also proposes to eliminate the per country cap for employment-based green cards, a move that would benefit thousands of Indian IT professionals whose current wait period for legal permanent residency runs into several decades.

Bush speaks to Musharraf on Iraq

Bush speaks to Musharraf on Iraq

Rediff.com13 Mar 2003

"The president is going on the last mile for diplomacy. We shall see if the other nations on the Security Council are\n\nwilling to entertain the last mile," White House Press Secretary Ari Fleischer said.

Trump says he will be meeting Taliban leaders soon

Trump says he will be meeting Taliban leaders soon

Rediff.com1 Mar 2020

"We have had tremendous success in Afghanistan in the killing of terrorists, but it is time, after all these years, to go and bring our people back home. We want to bring our people back home," the President said hours after the United States signed an agreement with the Taliban in Doha, under which it has committed to withdrawing all its troops from Afghanistan in 14 months' time.

China's efforts on North Korea not worked out: Trump

China's efforts on North Korea not worked out: Trump

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

"While I greatly appreciate the efforts of President Xi & China to help with North Korea, it has not worked out. At least I know China tried!" Trump said in a tweet which came hours before the US and China were set to meet in Washington to talk about North Korea.

Pakistan cooperating against Al Qaeda, Taliban: US

Pakistan cooperating against Al Qaeda, Taliban: US

Rediff.com18 Sep 2003

A spokesman was responding to suggestions by reporters that the Al Qaeda and Taliban, thrown out from Afghanistan, are now operating from Pakistan.

US refrains from commenting on Modi's 'mothership' remark

US refrains from commenting on Modi's 'mothership' remark

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

"I have to admit, I have not been briefed on those comments. What I can say in general is that we have encouraged India and Pakistan to look for ways to resolve peacefully their deeply-held differences on a range of issues," White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest said.

Don't want to talk to Xi right now: Trump

Don't want to talk to Xi right now: Trump

Rediff.com16 May 2020

White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany told reporters that US President Trump is frustrated with China.

'Absolute chaotic disaster': Obama on Trump's COVID-19 response

'Absolute chaotic disaster': Obama on Trump's COVID-19 response

Rediff.com10 May 2020

The United States is the worst affected country in the world from the coronavirus infection. There are 1.3 million coronavirus cases in the country and the death toll stands at 78,000.

United CEO apologises for forcible removal of passenger

United CEO apologises for forcible removal of passenger

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

The US Transportation Department has said it would review the airline's actions.

Snowden not a political dissident: White House

Snowden not a political dissident: White House

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

The White House denied reports that the US has threatened or is considering any physical threat to Snowden, 29, who is currently in Russia and has sought asylum in Ecuador, which is said to be his final destination from Moscow.

Trump returns to White House, removes mask for photo-op

Trump returns to White House, removes mask for photo-op

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

In a mass email to his supporters after his arrival at the White House, Trump asked them not to be afraid of COVID-19. "I'm telling you: Don't be afraid of COVID. Don't let it dominate your life! This is the greatest country in the world and under the Trump Administration, we have developed some really great drugs and knowledge. WE WILL BEAT THIS, TOGETHER!" he said.

PM Modi meets Saudi Crown Prince on sidelines of G20 summit

PM Modi meets Saudi Crown Prince on sidelines of G20 summit

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

The two sides held discussions on enhancing investment in technology, renewable energy and food security.