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ISI claims it tipped off CIA about Osama's hideout

ISI claims it tipped off CIA about Osama's hideout

Rediff.com28 Apr 2012

Stung by lingering suspicions that it was complicit in sheltering Osama bin Laden, Pakistan's spy agency has claimed credit for helping United States intelligence agencies locate the high-walled hideout of the terror mastermind in Abbottabad. "The lead and the information actually came from US," a senior official of the Inter-Services Intelligence told Washington Post, in what the paper said was a push for recognition ahead of the anniversary of the stealth raid.

Coronavirus not 'manmade': US intelligence

Coronavirus not 'manmade': US intelligence

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

US intelligence agencies said they will 'rigorously' examine the emerging information to determine if the COVID-19 outbreak began through contact with infected animals or due to an accident at a laboratory in China.

9/11: US launches manhunt for 3 terror suspects

9/11: US launches manhunt for 3 terror suspects

Rediff.com10 Sep 2011

United States intelligence agencies and security forces are currently on a massive manhunt for three men believed to be planning massive terror attacks in America to coincide with the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.

Pak Taliban new chief Hakimullah dead: US

Pak Taliban new chief Hakimullah dead: US

Rediff.com3 Oct 2009

United States intelligence agencies believe Pakistani Taliban's new leader Hakimullah Mehsud has died in a gun battle with a rival faction weeks ago.

US warned India twice about sea attack

US warned India twice about sea attack

Rediff.com3 Dec 2008

The United States intelligence agencies had warned India "twice" about a potential maritime attack on Mumbai at least a month before audacious terror strikes that has left about 200 people dead and scores injured, media reports said.

Seven staffers killed in Afghan attack: CIA

Seven staffers killed in Afghan attack: CIA

Rediff.com1 Jan 2010

The Central Intelligence Agency Director Leon E Panetta on Thursday confirmed that seven of its officers died while six others were wounded in a suicide bombing in Afghanistan, the deadliest single attack on a United States intelligence agency.

Musharraf had threatened Benazir, reveals new book

Musharraf had threatened Benazir, reveals new book

Rediff.com11 Aug 2008

President Pervez Musharraf had warned slain Benazir Bhutto that her life would be in danger if she did not extend him political cooperation prior to her return to Pakistan, a new book has revealed.Referring to a conversation between Bhutto and Musharraf in September 2007, which was recorded by United States intelligence agencies, Pulitzer Prize winning US journalist Ron Suskind's book The Way of the World, has disclosed the President's veiled threat to the former premier.

New Al Qaeda leadership in Pak: Report

New Al Qaeda leadership in Pak: Report

Rediff.com2 Apr 2007

The new line up has led to surprise and dismay within United States intelligence agencies about the group's ability to rebound from an American-led offensive, The New York Times reported.

How to tackle fake news

How to tackle fake news

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

The ability to make out fake news from real could save the coming generations a huge amount of conflict and heartburn, says Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

Putin: Relations with Pak will not dilute Indo-Russia ties

Putin: Relations with Pak will not dilute Indo-Russia ties

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

"We do not have any tight (military) relations with Pakistan," Putin said.