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It's horrible: Trump on Pulwama terror attack

It's horrible: Trump on Pulwama terror attack

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

"It would be wonderful if they (India and Pakistan) get along," Trump said.

Trump shares anti-Muslim videos, earns rebuke from British PM

Trump shares anti-Muslim videos, earns rebuke from British PM

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

United States President sparked outrage on Thursday after he retweeted three inflammatory videos from a British far-right account rife with anti-Muslim content.

Sports Shorts: Aditi moves up to tied-4th in Dubai

Sports Shorts: Aditi moves up to tied-4th in Dubai

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Friday.

Yemen's Al-Qaeda branch video on Paris attack authentic: US

Yemen's Al-Qaeda branch video on Paris attack authentic: US

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

The purported video of Yemen's Al-Qaeda branch claiming responsibility for last week's attack at a French satirical newspaper is authentic, the United States has said.

'This is not the apocalypse': Obama to White House staffers on Trump win

'This is not the apocalypse': Obama to White House staffers on Trump win

Rediff.com20 Nov 2016

"I don't believe in apocalyptic -- until the apocalypse comes. I think nothing is the end of the world until the end of the world," said the US President.

Trump, Melania to visit India on Feb 24-25

Trump, Melania to visit India on Feb 24-25

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

The president and First Lady Melania Trump will travel to New Delhi and Ahmedabad during the visit.

No end to US shutdown as rival bills fail in Senate

No end to US shutdown as rival bills fail in Senate

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

A Republican-backed measure to fund Trump's border wall failed in a 50-47 vote while Democratic measure that omitted the wall fell short in a 52-44 vote.

Trump acquitted of all impeachment charges

Trump acquitted of all impeachment charges

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

The Republican-majority Senate voted 52-48 to acquit him of abuse of power and 53-47 to acquit him of obstruction of Congress, thus preventing the Democratic move to overthrow him, for which they required two-thirds of votes in the 100-member House.

2nd Trump-Kim meet in February, announces White House

2nd Trump-Kim meet in February, announces White House

Rediff.com19 Jan 2019

Trump met North Korean envoy to discuss about Kim's unfulfilled pledge to dismantle nuclear weapons programmes.

China's aggressive stance shows its true nature: US

China's aggressive stance shows its true nature: US

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

Against the backdrop of the standoff between Indian and Chinese troops in eastern Ladakh, the White House press secy said the United States was closely monitoring the current situation and supports its peaceful resolution.

Obama to meet Iraqi PM in April, discuss military strategy against IS

Obama to meet Iraqi PM in April, discuss military strategy against IS

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

United States President Barack Obama will meet Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi at the White House on April 14 to discuss a range of issues, including the military campaign against the Islamic State.

'He's doing well': UK PM Boris Johnson still in hospital

'He's doing well': UK PM Boris Johnson still in hospital

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

Johnson's hospitalisation was described as a "precautionary step" taken on the advice of his doctor

Democrats claim deal struck with Trump to protect immigrants

Democrats claim deal struck with Trump to protect immigrants

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

Trump had scrapped the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals programme earlier this month which protect some 800,000 people who came to the US illegally as children.

Trump reiterates wiretapping claim; report finds no evidence

Trump reiterates wiretapping claim; report finds no evidence

Rediff.com18 Mar 2017

A classified report delivered by the Justice Department to House and Senate investigators does not confirm President Donald Trump's allegations.

We're going to use all methods, says US on North Korea

We're going to use all methods, says US on North Korea

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

The White House has said that it has put all options on table to tackle the threat posed by nuclear-armed North Korea.

Obama finds Modi 'honest and direct' leader

Obama finds Modi 'honest and direct' leader

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

Obama thinks Modi has a clear vision for where he wants to take his country, says the White House.

Trump warns of military action against Venezuela

Trump warns of military action against Venezuela

Rediff.com12 Aug 2017

The Trump administration has called Maduro a "dictator" and issued sanctions against him and more than two dozen other former and current officials, accusing Maduro's government of violating human rights and undermining the country's democracy.

Trump signs executive order aimed at regulating Twitter, FB

Trump signs executive order aimed at regulating Twitter, FB

Rediff.com29 May 2020

The order comes a day after Trump accused Twitter of election interference, after it added fact-check links to two of his tweets.

Russia ties at an 'all-time and very dangerous low': Trump

Russia ties at an 'all-time and very dangerous low': Trump

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

Trump's tweet came a day after he reluctantly signed into law a bill imposing tough sanctions against Moscow under mounting domestic pressure.

US suspends travel from Europe for 30 days amid coronavirus scare

US suspends travel from Europe for 30 days amid coronavirus scare

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

The president said the European Union has "failed to take the same precautions" as his administration had implemented to contain the coronavirus outbreak.

Falling oil prices good for economy and middle class: US

Falling oil prices good for economy and middle class: US

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

It is a testament to some of the policies that were put in place to raise fuel-efficiency standards

Cuban president Castro to visit US?

Cuban president Castro to visit US?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

The United States has not ruled out a visit to the White House by Cuban President Raul Castro, arguing that President Barack Obama has visited countries like China and Myanmar and invited their leaders to America, despite having serious human rights concerns about them.

US clarifies: No civil nuclear deal with Pakistan

US clarifies: No civil nuclear deal with Pakistan

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

The prospect of a civil nuclear deal with Pakistan being talked about in the public domain is quite unlikely, the White House said, but acknowledged that the United States is in talks with Islamabad on issues related to nuclear safety and security.

To allay China, US says it challenged India's 'excessive maritime claims' multiple times

To allay China, US says it challenged India's 'excessive maritime claims' multiple times

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

Dismissing allegations that it is singling out China in maritime disputes, the United States has said in the last one year it has challenged the maritime territorial claims of 18 countries, including some of friendly nations like India and Brazil.

Support India's NSG membership: US to NSG members

Support India's NSG membership: US to NSG members

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

The United States on Monday asked the members of the Nuclear Suppliers Group to consider and support India's application to join the grouping during their plenary meeting in Seoul beginning on Tuesday.

US has flattened the curve, will reopen safely: Trump

US has flattened the curve, will reopen safely: Trump

Rediff.com6 May 2020

"Thanks to the profound commitment of our citizens, we have flattened the curve and countless American lives have been saved. Our country is now in the next stage of the battle. A very safe, phased and gradual reopening of our country," Trump said.

Saudi Arabia agrees to let women drive

Saudi Arabia agrees to let women drive

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

The government will have until June 24, 2018, to implement the new decree

Philippine President Duterte wins TIME 100 Reader Poll

Philippine President Duterte wins TIME 100 Reader Poll

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

Duterte had consistently led the Time 100 Reader Poll, an online survey in which the publication had asked its readers to vote for who should be included in this year's Time 100 list of the world's most influential people.

North Korea looking for trouble: US President Trump

North Korea looking for trouble: US President Trump

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

"North Korea is looking for trouble. If China decides to help, that would be great. If not, we will solve the problem without them! USA," Trump tweeted, toughening his stance on North Korea.

The spectacular photos of the month: April

The spectacular photos of the month: April

Rediff.com3 May 2018

Here's a glimpse of all that happened around the world last month, in 14 images.

NOT monitoring your mobile phone: Obama tells Merkel

NOT monitoring your mobile phone: Obama tells Merkel

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

President Barack Obama on Thursday called German Chancellor Angela Merkel and told her that the United States has not monitored her cellphone communication, a presidential spokesman said.

Trump to invite Putin to Washington, DC this year: White House

Trump to invite Putin to Washington, DC this year: White House

Rediff.com20 Jul 2018

The announcement comes days after Trump and his Russian counterpart held their maiden summit in Helsinki on Monday.

Denuclearisation of North Korea priority, not a regime change: White House

Denuclearisation of North Korea priority, not a regime change: White House

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

The State Department welcomed Germany's decision to downsize its diplomatic mission in Pyongyang and require North Korea to reduce its presence in Berlin.

US government shutdown set to drag on to 2019 as Trump, Democrats stick to their stands

US government shutdown set to drag on to 2019 as Trump, Democrats stick to their stands

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

Trump has refused to sign any stopgap spending bill that does not has provisions to fund a wall along the US-Mexico border which he says is essential to stop the flow of illegal immigrants.

Memo first, US now plans sanctions against Iran

Memo first, US now plans sanctions against Iran

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

The reports quoting unnamed senior administration officials came amid an increasing demand in this regard from US Senators even as the Trump administration called a meeting of the UN Security Council on Iran's ballistic missile tests.

Trump's anti-Muslim remarks not helpful to our national security: Pentagon

Trump's anti-Muslim remarks not helpful to our national security: Pentagon

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

The White House and the Pentagon have denounced Republican presidential aspirant Donal Trump's call for a ban on the entry of Muslims into the United States, saying the anti-Muslim rhetoric undermines America's national security.

Drone found on White House grounds

Drone found on White House grounds

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

Yet another security breach at one of the world's heavily guarded buildings.

Paul Ryan elected US Speaker of the House

Paul Ryan elected US Speaker of the House

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

Paul Ryan, the former Republican vice presidential nominee, was on Thursday elected and sworn in as the new Speaker of the US House of Representatives, which is similar to Indian Parliament's lower house, the Lok Sabha.

Preparations for US-North Korea summit moving along very well: Trump

Preparations for US-North Korea summit moving along very well: Trump

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

Multiple US and N Korean teams are holding simultaneous meetings ahead of the Singapore Summit.

US reacts cautiously on Pope's freedom of speech remark

US reacts cautiously on Pope's freedom of speech remark

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

The United States has reacted cautiously to the statement made by the Pope Francis on freedom of speech, who had said such rights entail limits and that other people's religion could not be insulted or mocked.