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PHOTOS: Hundreds storm US embassy in Baghdad

PHOTOS: Hundreds storm US embassy in Baghdad

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Protesters attacked what they deemed to be US' disproportionate response -- the killing of 24 militiamen on Sunday in retaliation for the death of an American contractor on Friday.

In PHOTOS: US troops leave Iraq after nine years

In PHOTOS: US troops leave Iraq after nine years

Rediff.com16 Dec 2011

The United States on Thursday formally ended their nine-year mission in Iraq, which began with the invasion to oust Saddam Hussein, with a low-key ceremony in Baghdad.

Islamic State in India: The Jihadist Reboot

Islamic State in India: The Jihadist Reboot

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

'The undiminished threat, therefore, has the potency of sustaining itself in multiple ways in the near and medium term.' 'The state agencies need to utilize innovative methods in countering radicalization and violent extremism to address this growing threat'.

India saw max bombings in 2016 more than Iraq and Afghanistan: Report

India saw max bombings in 2016 more than Iraq and Afghanistan: Report

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

There were 406 such incidents, which include IED and ordnance explosive blasts, in the country. Iraq came second with almost half the number at 221, the report by the National Bomb Data Centre said though it did not mention the casualties.

Album: Stunning PHOTOS of the 9-year Iraq war

Album: Stunning PHOTOS of the 9-year Iraq war

Rediff.com24 Oct 2011

Rediff.com takes a look at some defining moments of the nine-year war in Iraq.

Swaraj meets families of Indians abducted in Iraq

Swaraj meets families of Indians abducted in Iraq

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

This is the tenth meeting between Swaraj and the families since the abduction of the Indians from the war-torn country in June 2014.

Trump's travel ban claims life; woman dies after denied entry from Iraq

Trump's travel ban claims life; woman dies after denied entry from Iraq

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

A family from Detroit became the latest victim of United States President Donald Trump's ban on immigration and travel from seven predominately Muslim nations as the mother of a local business owner died as she could not return to the US for treatment.

When the Olympics was boycotted or cancelled

When the Olympics was boycotted or cancelled

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

Canada and Australia said they would not be sending athletes to the Tokyo Olympics if the Games went ahead as scheduled in July and August this year because of the coronavirus pandemic. Here is a list of previous cancellations, boycotts and changes of venues of the Summer and Winter games.

323 Indians, 7 Maldivians evacuated from coronavirus-hit Wuhan

323 Indians, 7 Maldivians evacuated from coronavirus-hit Wuhan

Rediff.com2 Feb 2020

Air India's jumbo B747 made two flights to Wuhan city -- the ground zero of the coronavirus epidemic that has killed more than 300 people, infected 14,380 others and spread to 25 countries, including India, the United States and the United Kingdom.

WikiLeaks bomb: Rights abuses galore in Iraq

WikiLeaks bomb: Rights abuses galore in Iraq

Rediff.com23 Oct 2010

Whistle-blowing website WikiLeaks has released nearly 400,000 secret American documents on Iraq war, calling it the "largest classified military leak in history", despite Pentagon's warning that it could endanger informants and reveal war strategy.

WikiLeaks set to spill secrets of Iraq war

WikiLeaks set to spill secrets of Iraq war

Rediff.com13 Sep 2010

A large number of secret documents related to the Iraq war will be released in the next anticipated spill by WikiLeaks, many times more than the 90,000 documents concerning the Afghan war made public by the online organisation in July.

The best of November -- in images

The best of November -- in images

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

As we have entered the last month of 2019, here's a rewind of the top moments in November.

The Most Striking Images of the Iraq War

The Most Striking Images of the Iraq War

Rediff.com2 Sep 2010

Rediff.com takes a look at the most haunting images of the war that changed the destiny of two nations.

Seen these FANTASTIC films?

Seen these FANTASTIC films?

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

The New York Film Festival served an amazing plate of films. Aseem Chhabra picks the best ones.

Bollywood's 12 PROUD tiranga moments

Bollywood's 12 PROUD tiranga moments

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

Sukanya Verma celebrates Republic Day by looking at the tiranga's most striking moments on celluloid.

Declaring 39 Indians abducted in Iraq dead without proof will be sin: Swaraj

Declaring 39 Indians abducted in Iraq dead without proof will be sin: Swaraj

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

In a forceful statement in the Lok Sabha, Swaraj rejected allegations that she misled the country.

Budget maths won't be hit if oil is below $70

Budget maths won't be hit if oil is below $70

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

Oil sank to the lowest level in a month after shedding all of its gains from the US-Iran clash as traders waited to see whether any further hostilities will disrupt exports from the East Asia.

Need post-9/11 US approach to root out terrorism: CDS Gen Rawat

Need post-9/11 US approach to root out terrorism: CDS Gen Rawat

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

In a clear reference to Pakistan, he also sought diplomatic isolation and blacklisting by anti-terror watchdog FATF of countries sponsoring terrorism, asserting that there is a need to take the bull by its horns and strike at the root cause of terror.

Spike in oil prices a temporary phase

Spike in oil prices a temporary phase

Rediff.com12 Jan 2020

Oil prices jumped nearly $3 a barrel and gold and safe-haven bonds rallied on Friday after the killing of top Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani in an airstrike by the US in Baghdad.

India lost over $1.3 billion to internet shutdowns in 2019

India lost over $1.3 billion to internet shutdowns in 2019

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

The total cost of internet shutdowns across the world stood at $8.05 billion in 2019, an increase of 235 per cent since 2015-16.

Iran claims 80 US casualties in missile attacks

Iran claims 80 US casualties in missile attacks

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

Iranian state television on Wednesday claimed that at least 80 "American terrorists" were killed after Teheran launched 15 missiles on US targets in Iraq.

'All is well', says Trump after Iran missile attack

'All is well', says Trump after Iran missile attack

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

On Tuesday night, Iran launched over a dozen ballistic missiles targeting at least two bases where US military and coalition forces' are stationed in Iraq to 'avenge the killing' of General Qasem Soleimani.

Will hit harder than ever before: Trump warns Iran

Will hit harder than ever before: Trump warns Iran

Rediff.com5 Jan 2020

The President, in a tweet, said that the 52 sites include some 'very important to Iran and Iranian culture'. The tension between US and Iran has escalated since the killing of powerful General of pro-Iran militia in Iraq.

Trump: Soleimani contributed to terror plots in UK, India

Trump: Soleimani contributed to terror plots in UK, India

Rediff.com4 Jan 2020

Gen Soleimani was killed in a US airstrike on Friday. Trump alleged that Soleimani has been perpetrating acts of terror to destabilise the Middle East for the last 20 yrs.

India preps as mega evacuation begins from Thursday

India preps as mega evacuation begins from Thursday

Rediff.com6 May 2020

From the Gulf countries to Malaysia and the UK to the US, the multi-agency operation christened 'Vande Bharat Mission' will see the state-owned AI operate 64 flights till May 13 in the first phase to ferry around 15,000 Indian nationals from 12 countries.

India to use low priced oil from Saudi, UAE to fill strategic reserves

India to use low priced oil from Saudi, UAE to fill strategic reserves

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

Oil prices have declined by more than 60 per cent since January with benchmark crude falling well below $30 per barrel, driven by an acute oil demand decline caused by the coronavirus and a lack of production cuts by OPEC and other oil producing countries.

Death of Indians in Iraq: Amarinder shattered, Tharoor slams government

Death of Indians in Iraq: Amarinder shattered, Tharoor slams government

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

While the Punjab CM expressed grief, his Congress colleagues targeted Sushma Swaraj for misleading the families.

Fought for Islamic State in Iraq, was paid $100 per month: TN man reveals all

Fought for Islamic State in Iraq, was paid $100 per month: TN man reveals all

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

Subahani Haja Moideen told NIA investigators that on his return, he collected money, procured explosives and plotted to target tourists and judges in Kerala.

AFC U-16 C'ships: Iraq clinch title after shoot-out

AFC U-16 C'ships: Iraq clinch title after shoot-out

Rediff.com2 Oct 2016

Iraq beat Iran 4-3 via penalty shootout to win their maiden Asian Football Confederation U-16 Championships title at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Margao on Sunday.

ISIS gun down 14 Real Madrid fans in Iraq

ISIS gun down 14 Real Madrid fans in Iraq

Rediff.com13 May 2016

ISIS militants have killed at least 14 Real Madrid fans at a supporters club in northern Iraq.

Indian, French navies to carry out joint patrolling in Indian Ocean Region

Indian, French navies to carry out joint patrolling in Indian Ocean Region

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

French naval commander expresses concern over China expanding its maritime influence in the region.

Lockdown tips: 10 DOs and DON'Ts to follow

Lockdown tips: 10 DOs and DON'Ts to follow

Rediff.com6 May 2020

Dr M Madan Kumar, 45, shares some tips to sail through these troubled times.

India reaches out to Iraq to get 39 nationals freed

India reaches out to Iraq to get 39 nationals freed

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

The Iraqi leadership assured full cooperation and support in the matter.

M J Akbar to travel to Syria, Iraq; will discuss IS threat, Indian hostages

M J Akbar to travel to Syria, Iraq; will discuss IS threat, Indian hostages

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

The minister's visit will also give India an opportunity to have first-hand assessment of evolving security situation in that region.

Modi meets Rouhani amid rising US-Iran tension

Modi meets Rouhani amid rising US-Iran tension

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

India, the world's third biggest oil consumer, meets more than 80 per cent of its oil needs through imports.

With 748 incidents, India is 7th-most affected by terror

With 748 incidents, India is 7th-most affected by terror

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

Jammu and Kashmir is most impacted by terrorism in 2018, with 321 attacks, resulting in 123 deaths while Chhattisgarh suffered 138 attacks in 2018, resulting in 123 deaths, reports Ajai Shukla.

Exports decline 1.11% in October; trade deficit narrows

Exports decline 1.11% in October; trade deficit narrows

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

Imports too declined by 16.31 per cent to $37.39 billion.

Trump says Iran appears to be 'standing down', offers peace

Trump says Iran appears to be 'standing down', offers peace

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

Trump called on Iran to "work together" to eliminate the Islamic State, saying the killing of ISIS chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was "good" for Iran.

Welcome any Indian peace initiative, says Iran envoy

Welcome any Indian peace initiative, says Iran envoy

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

Iranian Ambassador to India Ali Chegeni said his country is 'not for war'. "We are looking for peace and prosperity for everybody in this region," he said.

India hikes petrol, diesel prices post drone attack on S Arabia

India hikes petrol, diesel prices post drone attack on S Arabia

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

Petrol and diesel prices were on Wednesday hiked by 24-25 paise per litre, the steepest increase since July 5 Union Budget, as a fallout of turmoil in global oil markets following drone attacks on Saudi Arabian crude oil facilities.