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Iraq: Extension for constitution talks

Iraq: Extension for constitution talks

Rediff.com26 Aug 2005

Iraq's parliament speaker has announced a one day extension to the talks over the country's draft constitution.

Why the US won't leave Iraq

Why the US won't leave Iraq

Rediff.com26 Dec 2006

As long as oil continues to be a factor, as long as Iraqi Shias and Sunnis continue to butcher each other, as long as the expenses of war can be sustained by the American economy, there is no hope of an American withdrawal from Iraq.

Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway: Why Rani Was Apprehensive

Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway: Why Rani Was Apprehensive

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

'Rani was apprehensive because she was doing a film outside the YRF banner after a long time.' 'She said she hoped she would be as comfortable with me as she was working in her home productions.' 'I promised her that she would feel at home.'

Saddam trial after Iraq polls

Saddam trial after Iraq polls

Rediff.com7 Dec 2004

Iraqi officials had previously said Saddam's trial would open before the scheduled election.

Alert issued on Indo-Nepal border after ISIS man arrested in Varanasi

Alert issued on Indo-Nepal border after ISIS man arrested in Varanasi

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) Assistant Commandant Lalit Mohan Doval said on Friday that the alert had been sounded on the Sonauli border in the district.

Mubarak had warned US not to invade Iraq

Mubarak had warned US not to invade Iraq

Rediff.com11 Feb 2011

"Mubarak said that when President Bush Sr had called and asked what Mubarak thought about invading Iraq to get to rid of Saddam Hussein during the first Gulf war, Mubarak had told him not to because 'you won't be able to get out and you will drown in Iraq,'" according to cables released by WikiLeaks.

The secret mission that got Indians out of Iraq

The secret mission that got Indians out of Iraq

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

The National Security Advisor and Intelligence Bureau chief worked their sources in Saudi Arabia and Syria to persuade the ISIS terrorists to talk to the Indian government.

Entire Iraq in world monument list

Entire Iraq in world monument list

Rediff.com22 Jun 2005

Bonnie Burnham, president of the\nWorld Monuments Fund, said thousands of important sites in Iraq, known as the cradle of civilisation, are at risk from war, looting and neglect.

Ambassador to Oman reaching Iraq

Ambassador to Oman reaching Iraq

Rediff.com31 Jul 2004

Minister of State for External Affairs E Ahamed told reporters after a meeting of the Crisis Management Group that Talmiz Ahmad is expected to reach Baghdad by this evening or early tomorrow morning.

Iraq blast claims 55

Iraq blast claims 55

Rediff.com28 Apr 2007

A police officer confirmed the attack had been carried out by a suicide bomber.

Zarqawi steps up Iraq carnage

Zarqawi steps up Iraq carnage

Rediff.com19 May 2005

Stoppage time own goal takes Iraq past UAE

Stoppage time own goal takes Iraq past UAE

Rediff.com16 Jan 2011

An own goal from Walid Abbas in the third minute of stoppage time gifted holders Iraq a precious 1-0 win over United Arab Emirates to kick-start their Asian Cup title defence on Saturday.

V K Singh leaves for Iraq to bring back bodies of 38 Indians

V K Singh leaves for Iraq to bring back bodies of 38 Indians

Rediff.com1 Apr 2018

The minister is expected to bring back the bodies by Monday.

Bush honors  former Iraq aides

Bush honors former Iraq aides

Rediff.com15 Dec 2004

Retired general Tommy Franks, former CIA director George Tenet and former Iraq administrator L. Paul Bremer received the the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor in the United States.

Iraq war worth it: Bush

Iraq war worth it: Bush

Rediff.com29 Jun 2005

Suicide attacks kill 60 in Iraq

Suicide attacks kill 60 in Iraq

Rediff.com11 May 2005

Cheney, Edwards clash over Iraq

Cheney, Edwards clash over Iraq

Rediff.com6 Oct 2004

The debate, which allowed Cheney and Edwards to cross-question, led to some heated arguments.

Messi shortlisted for FIFA Best Men's Player award

Messi shortlisted for FIFA Best Men's Player award

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

Real Madrid's Karim Benzema, who won the 2022 Ballon d'Or award, is also in the shortlist.

Bush apologises for Iraq abuses

Bush apologises for Iraq abuses

Rediff.com7 May 2004

But the US president rejected demands that Secretary of Defence Donald Rumsfeld be sacked for his failure to prevent atrocities against Iraqi prisoners.

Iraq unrest may lead to $15-20/bbl rise in oil price

Iraq unrest may lead to $15-20/bbl rise in oil price

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

India imports about 25 million tonnes of oil from Iraq each year.

3 Japanese kidnapped in Iraq

3 Japanese kidnapped in Iraq

Rediff.com8 Apr 2004

The abductors gave Tokyo three days to declare a pullout, failing which the three Japanese--two journalists and a woman aid worker-would be executed.

Japan okays troops for Iraq

Japan okays troops for Iraq

Rediff.com9 Dec 2003

Egyptian envoy released in Iraq

Egyptian envoy released in Iraq

Rediff.com27 Jul 2004

UN scraps Saddam-era sanctions on Iraq

UN scraps Saddam-era sanctions on Iraq

Rediff.com16 Dec 2010

The UN Security Council has passed three resolutions to fortify Iraq's sovereignty, scrapping nuclear sanctions imposed during the Saddam Hussein reign and ending the controversial oil-for-food programme of the 1990s

US to freeze troop withdrawal from Iraq

US to freeze troop withdrawal from Iraq

Rediff.com11 Apr 2008

United States President George W Bush on Thursday ordered an indefinite suspension in troops withdrawal from Iraq after July, to enable military commanders evaluate future troop reductions, in the war-torn country. Making it clear that the bulk of the American fighting force in Iraq is going to stay put right through the end of his tenure next year, Bush reduced the combat tours of US soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan to 12 months from 15 months.

Iraq: US transfers sovereignty to locals

Iraq: US transfers sovereignty to locals

Rediff.com28 Jun 2004

It is believed that the process was brought forward to prevent militants from disrupting the process.

Iraq car bomb kills 13

Iraq car bomb kills 13

Rediff.com27 Dec 2004

A Shia leader who was the main target of the suicide bomber was not in office when the blast occurred.

Hostages freed, 12 killed in Iraq

Hostages freed, 12 killed in Iraq

Rediff.com8 Jun 2004

Suicide bombers killed 12, including a US soldier, as the UN edged closer to a resolution on Iraq.

FIFA lifts Iraq suspension

FIFA lifts Iraq suspension

Rediff.com29 May 2008

The international suspension of the Iraqi Football Association was provisionally lifted by FIFA on Thursday.

Iraq overcome odds in Asian Cup

Iraq overcome odds in Asian Cup

Rediff.com27 Jul 2004

UK feared India-Pak nuclear war in 2001: Iraq war inquiry

UK feared India-Pak nuclear war in 2001: Iraq war inquiry

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

The then UK foreign secretary Jack Straw made the revelations during his depositions before the Chilcot Inquiry, which declared today that the Iraq invasion in 2003 had been based on "flawed intelligence".

US, Iraq agree on troop withdrawal

US, Iraq agree on troop withdrawal

Rediff.com21 Aug 2008

Teams of American and Iraqi negotiators spent months haggling over the deal which will be presented to the Bush administration and the government of Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki for formal approval or rejection, the Journal said.

No WMD found in Iraq: Report

No WMD found in Iraq: Report

Rediff.com10 Sep 2004

The team of weapons inspectors sent in by Washington and London at the end of the war to comb Iraq has admitted in its final report that there were no stockpiles.

No troops to Iraq: Natwar Singh

No troops to Iraq: Natwar Singh

Rediff.com12 Jun 2004

Iraq constitution delayed

Iraq constitution delayed

Rediff.com1 Oct 2003

The BBC says the news will be a blow to the US, which had hoped to complete such a document within six months.

Iraq war illegal, says Annan

Iraq war illegal, says Annan

Rediff.com16 Sep 2004

He feared elections planned for January would not go ahead in Iraq unless security improved.

PFI conspires to establish Islamic rule in India: NIA report

PFI conspires to establish Islamic rule in India: NIA report

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has claimed that the documents seized during the nation-wide raids conducted at offices of Popular Front of India (PFI) and its leaders contain highly incriminating materials targeting prominent leaders of a particular community.

Families of workers stranded in Iraq protest at Jantar Mantar

Families of workers stranded in Iraq protest at Jantar Mantar

Rediff.com22 Jul 2014

Families of stranded Indians (mainly from Punjab) in conflict hit Iraq staged a dharna at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Tuesday, demanding the central government's intervention for their release.

US ready to carry out targeted, precise strikes in Iraq: Obama

US ready to carry out targeted, precise strikes in Iraq: Obama

Rediff.com20 Jun 2014

The US is prepared to carry out "targeted and precise military action" in Iraq if required, President Barack Obama said on Thursday.

No place for extremism in Bihar: Tejashwi on JD-U leader's 'Karbala' remarks

No place for extremism in Bihar: Tejashwi on JD-U leader's 'Karbala' remarks

Rediff.com22 Jan 2023

He pointed out that "politicians should ensure that they are not spreading linguistic terror, further they should make limited comments only."