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Seattle judge halts Trump's immigration order

Seattle judge halts Trump's immigration order

Rediff.com4 Feb 2017

Striking a major blow to Donald Trump, a federal judge in Seattle brought his administration's executive order on immigration to a halt nationwide Friday, issuing a temporary restraining order in US District Court until further hearings can be held.

Over 1 lakh visas revoked since travel ban imposed in US

Over 1 lakh visas revoked since travel ban imposed in US

Rediff.com4 Feb 2017

Vice President Mike Pence defended ban, saying that 'any fair-minded person' would understand the directive's intent.

Trump policies cloud potential US World Cup bid

Trump policies cloud potential US World Cup bid

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

President Donald Trump's controversial immigration policies could hurt an expected U.S. bid to host the 2026 World Cup although plenty of time remains for concerns to ease before the decision by world soccer's governing body FIFA.

Trump ban fallout: 2 Kashmir athletes denied US visa

Trump ban fallout: 2 Kashmir athletes denied US visa

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

Two snowshoers from Kashmir have alleged they have been denied visa to the United States of America due to "current (US) policy" even as the American Embassy in New Delhi maintained that Indians are not affected by the recent executive order of President Donald Trump.

Families torn apart: Toll of Trump's immigration order

Families torn apart: Toll of Trump's immigration order

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

United States President Donald Trump's new executive order banning immigration from seven Muslim-majority countries -- Iran, Iraq, Libya, Sudan, Yemen, Syria and Somalia - has upended the lives of many families across the world.

In handwritten letter, 6-year-old tells Obama Syrian boy can be his brother

In handwritten letter, 6-year-old tells Obama Syrian boy can be his brother

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

In a handwritten letter sent to the White House, Alex asked Obama to go and collect Omran and bring him to his house where "we will be waiting for you guys with flags, flowers, and balloons."

How has the world's meat consuming habits changed?

How has the world's meat consuming habits changed?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

The above map shows the highly consumed meat varieties all over the world from 1991 to 2015.

Foreign missions seek lifting cap on cash withdrawal

Foreign missions seek lifting cap on cash withdrawal

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

Citizens of many countries including Iran, Sudan and Cuba, who come in large numbers to India are facing severe problems as they do not have international credit cards

First-ever refugee team ascends to Rio's Christ statue

First-ever refugee team ascends to Rio's Christ statue

Rediff.com31 Jul 2016

Members of the first-ever Olympic refugee team visited Rio de Janeiro's iconic Christ statue Saturday, with smiles as wide as their arms were outstretched, imitating the landmark's open embrace as they posed for photos.

Refugee athletes get sponsorship at Rio Olympics

Refugee athletes get sponsorship at Rio Olympics

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Visa Inc, operator of the world's largest payments network, said on Wednesday it had signed sponsorship deals with all ten members of the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) refugee team, essentially becoming their first corporate sponsor.

NIA files 2nd chargesheet against 16 IS suspects in Delhi court

NIA files 2nd chargesheet against 16 IS suspects in Delhi court

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

According to the sources, the agency filed the charge sheet before District Judge Amar Nath.

UN chief calls for 'maximum restraint' to curb Kashmir strife

UN chief calls for 'maximum restraint' to curb Kashmir strife

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

"The secretary-general regrets the reported loss of dozens of lives and the injuries to many others," a statement issued by Ban's spokesperson said.

Don't judge China with a fossilised mindset

Don't judge China with a fossilised mindset

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

'There is no Buddha or Gandhi among countries, existing for the service of others; they all exist for the good of themselves.' 'For each country, its own interests should be paramount, and it is futile and churlish to expect China to be an exception to this rule,' says B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant and long-time China-watcher.

No place to call home: 653 lakh people displaced in 2015

No place to call home: 653 lakh people displaced in 2015

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

The total number of displaced people rose to 653 lakh by the end of 2015 from 595 lakh in 2014 -- a 58 lakh increase on the year before.

Yoga lights up United Nations HQ

Yoga lights up United Nations HQ

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

The image of a yoga posture was projected onto the United Nations headquarters as the world body geared up to host the second International Day of Yoga on Tuesday.

UN concerned over reports of sexual abuse in Sudan

UN concerned over reports of sexual abuse in Sudan

Rediff.com4 Jan 2007

The Daily Telegraph of London reported on Tuesday, the first day of Ban in office, that UN peacekeepers and civilian staff were raping and abusing children as young as 12 in southern Sudan.

Trump, states clash in court over reinstating travel ban

Trump, states clash in court over reinstating travel ban

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

United States President Donald Trump's controversial immigration order on Wednesday faced intense scrutiny as a court of appeals grilled the Trump Administration whether the travel ban unconstitutionally discriminates against Muslims and questioned the arguments that curbs were motivated by national security concerns.

US court denies request to restore Trump's travel ban

US court denies request to restore Trump's travel ban

Rediff.com5 Feb 2017

The court asked challengers of the ban respond to the appeal, and for the Justice Department to file a counter-response by Monday.

Rio Games refugee team will have 10 athletes, reveals IOC

Rio Games refugee team will have 10 athletes, reveals IOC

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Friday unveiled its first ever team of refugees which will have 10 members and 12 officials and will compete at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games under the Olympic flag.

PHOTOS: Massive fire breaks out at Colaba Causeway

PHOTOS: Massive fire breaks out at Colaba Causeway

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

A major fire broke out on Thursday in a five-storeyed commercial-cum-residential building in Mumbai but there were no casualties.

George Clooney fights for Sudan

George Clooney fights for Sudan

Rediff.com13 Dec 2006

The actor is trying hard to push awareness about the ongoing violence in Sudan's Darfur region.

This is NOT a Muslim ban: Trump defends immigration order

This is NOT a Muslim ban: Trump defends immigration order

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

Defending his controversial executive order on banning people from seven Muslim-majority countries from entering America, United States President Donald Trump has insisted that it is "not a Muslim ban" as is "falsely" reported by the media.

World Women's Boxing: Sonia settles for silver

World Women's Boxing: Sonia settles for silver

Rediff.com27 May 2016

Indian pugilist Sonia Lather was assured of a medal in the 57kgs at the AIBA World Women's Boxing Championship, only the colour had to be decided on Friday in a thrilling final in Astana, Kazakhstan.

India is ready for Nuclear Suppliers Group membership: US

India is ready for Nuclear Suppliers Group membership: US

Rediff.com14 May 2016

India, Pakistan, Israel and South Sudan were the four UN member states which have not signed the NPT, the international pact aimed at preventing the spread of nuclear weapons.

Religious freedom in India on 'negative trajectory': Report

Religious freedom in India on 'negative trajectory': Report

Rediff.com2 May 2016

Religious freedom in India was on a "negative trajectory" in 2015 as religious tolerance "deteriorated" and religious freedom violations "increased", a United States report on international religious freedom said

Qatar-Saudi standoff: Iran plays its cards

Qatar-Saudi standoff: Iran plays its cards

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

Iran signed a $3 billion deal with Boeing, backed Qatar against the Saudis, scored a big victory in Syria and reached out to Hamas. Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar examines how the Qatar versus Saudi Arabia standoff is quickly changing alignments in the Middle East.

JeM chief conducted recruitment drive in UK: Report

JeM chief conducted recruitment drive in UK: Report

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

Maulana Masood Azhar was allowed to preach extremist ideology at several British mosques during a month-long visit to UK in 1993 on the invitation of Islamist scholars

BHEL to build 500 MW power plant in Sudan

BHEL to build 500 MW power plant in Sudan

Rediff.com14 Feb 2006

Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd on Monday said it has achieved its biggest ever breakthrough in overseas markets with a turnkey contract worth $457 million for setting up a 500 MW steam power plant in Sudan.

Did you just buy poisoned fruit?

Did you just buy poisoned fruit?

Rediff.com16 May 2017

Use of chemical compounds to artificially ripen, colour and increase the shelf life of fruit is rampant in India.

Phelps, Bolt will not be the only big stories at Rio Olympics

Phelps, Bolt will not be the only big stories at Rio Olympics

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

When record Olympic champion Michael Phelps and the king of sprinting Usain Bolt resume their hunt for world records and gold medals at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics next month they will not be the only big stories in town.

US removes Sudan from terror list

US removes Sudan from terror list

Rediff.com19 May 2004

This is a reward for its cooperation in fighting terrorists.

Indian appointed new chief of UNMIS in Sudan

Indian appointed new chief of UNMIS in Sudan

Rediff.com12 Jan 2006

The Mission was established in March, 2005 to monitor the Comprehensive Peace Agreement signed by Sudanese government and Sudan People's Liberation Movement.

NIA seeks assistance of 6 countries in ISIS case probe

NIA seeks assistance of 6 countries in ISIS case probe

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

The agency claimed that these accused were trying to "advance the cause of ISIS and establish Caliphate in India".

Time to fight Trump's war on human rights

Time to fight Trump's war on human rights

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

'Responding with outrage is not enough. It is the time, and the responsibility of all who hold those rights dear, to fight back, says Aakar Patel.

Indian power expertise to Sudan for oil

Indian power expertise to Sudan for oil

Rediff.com2 Dec 2005

Indian power expertise to Sudan for oil, gas blocks

Why US won't declare Pak a 'terrorist State'

Why US won't declare Pak a 'terrorist State'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

The question really is whether the US can be persuaded to embark on a path of calibrated and stronger sanctions on Pakistan.

Villagers bid adieu to Maharashtra soldier killed in Kashmir

Villagers bid adieu to Maharashtra soldier killed in Kashmir

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

Thousands of villagers from Maharashtra's Nashik district and surrounding areas on Monday bid a tearful adieu to soldier Shankar Chandrabhan Shinde, who was killed while fighting highly-trained militants in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday.

No law broken in funding cluster bomb maker: SBI

No law broken in funding cluster bomb maker: SBI

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

SBI said it provided credit to Orbital ATK Inc as part of a syndicated deal with other banks.

Sudan VP killed in plane crash

Sudan VP killed in plane crash

Rediff.com1 Aug 2005

Vice President John Garang was killed when a Ugandan presidential plane he was travelling in crashed into a mountain range in southern Sudan

No law broken in Sudan deal: Hindujas

No law broken in Sudan deal: Hindujas

Rediff.com4 Jul 2005

Hindujas said the deal was struck by Ashok Leyland, an Indian company owned by the Hindujas.