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Union Human Resouce Development Minister attends World Education Forum at South Korea

May 26, 2015 at 10:56 AM

The Press Briefing on Union Human Resource Development Minister Smt Smriti Irani attending the World Education Forum (WEF) organized by UNESCO in Incheon, South Korea was held here in New Delhi today.

India clinches Bronze in the 24th Sultan Azlan Shah Cup

April 13, 2015 at 12:25 PM

India clinches Bronze in the 24th Sultan Azlan Shah Cup, beating Korea 4-1 (2-2)

South Korea's foreign reserves over $300 bn

May 3, 2012 at 2:14 PM

Seoul, May 3 (IANS) South Korea's foreign reserves grew to a record high of $316.84 billion last month due to an increase in investment profits and a growth in conversion value of non-dollar denominated assets, the central bank said Thursday.

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'North Korea has enough uranium for six nuclear bombs', warns expert

May 3, 2012 at 1:34 PM

Pyongyang, May 3 (ANI): North Korea has stockpiled enough uranium for six nuclear bombs, an expert has warned.

Iran Asian weightlifting champions

May 1, 2012 at 7:54 PM

Tehran, May 1 (IANS) Iran finished overall winners at the Asian Weightlifting Championships Tuesday.

South Korea's consumer price growth slows

May 1, 2012 at 2:50 PM

Seoul, May 1 (IANS) South Korea's consumer price growth slowed to 2.5 percent in April, a report showed Tuesday.

US warns allies about North Korea nuke test 'taking place this week'

April 30, 2012 at 5:38 PM

Pyongyang, Apr 30 (ANI): The United States has reportedly warned its allies that North Korea is building up to carrying out a nuclear test this week.

South Korea's industrial output growth plunges

April 30, 2012 at 1:22 PM

Seoul, April 30 (IANS) South Korea's industrial output growth plunged last month due to weak demand at home and abroad caused by high oil prices and economic slowdown in China, a government report showed Monday.

Japan, South Korea plan big oil investments in Venezuela

April 30, 2012 at 10:18 AM

Caracas, April 30 (IANS/EFE) Japan and South Korea plan to invest nearly $14 billion in various energy projects in Venezuela, Energy Minister Rafael Ramirez said.

Russia destroys over 60 percent of chemical weapons

April 29, 2012 at 7:22 PM

Moscow, April 29 (IANS) About 25,000 metric tonnes - or 62 percent - of Russia's chemical weapons haf been destroyed till April 29, RIA Novosti reported Sunday.

S. Korean inspectors to look into new case of mad cow disease

April 29, 2012 at 5:14 PM

Seoul, April 29 (Xinhua) -- South Korea will send a group of government officials, scholars and civic activists to the United States to look into the latest outbreak of mad cow disease amid growing food safety concerns at home, the farm ministry here said Sunday.

China launches tourist train to North Korea

April 29, 2012 at 11:54 AM

Beijing, April 29 (IANS) China has launched a tourist train connecting the country's northeastern Tumen county and the picturesque Chilbo mountain in neighbouring North Korea.

Indian girls slip on last day at Queen Sirikit Cup

April 28, 2012 at 8:26 PM

Singapore, April 28 (IANS) India slipped down on the final day of the Queen Sirikit Cup golf here Saturday as all three players succumbed under pressure.

DPRK leader guides combined military exercise

April 28, 2012 at 2:02 PM

Pyongyang, Apr 28 (Xinhua-ANI): Top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) Kim Jong Un recently observed a combined military exercise marking the 80th anniversary of the Korean People's Army (KPA), the official news agency KCNA said Saturday.

JMI University confers Ban-ki-moon with honorary degree of Doctor of Letters

April 27, 2012 at 6:23 PM

Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), the Central University of Delhi on Friday conferred an honorary degree of Doctor of Letters to United Nations Secretary-General Ban-ki-moon in convocation program here........

Trust India to strengthen ties with neighbours: UN chief(With Image)

April 27, 2012 at 3:46 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said here Friday that despite the challenges involved he trusted India to build and strengthen partnerships with her neighbours and saw a "future of steadily warmer ties" in this region.

When I am in India, I am at home: Ban Ki-moon

April 27, 2012 at 3:30 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Visiting UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon was Friday conferred an honorary degree of doctor of letters at Jamia Millia Islamia here and told his audience that "when I am in India, I am at home".

Katherine Heigl and hubby Josh Kelley adopt second child

April 26, 2012 at 4:03 PM

New York, Apr 26 (ANI): Josh Kelley and wife Katherine Heigl have reportedly added another child to their growing brood.

Heigl, Kelley adopt again

April 26, 2012 at 3:38 PM

New York, April 26 (IANS) Actress Katherine Heigl and her husband Josh Kelley have adopted another baby girl, says her representative.

South Korea's GDP grew 0.9 percent in Q1

April 26, 2012 at 12:17 PM

Seoul, April 26 (IANS) South Korea's gross domestic product (GDP) grew 0.9 percent in the first quarter from three months earlier, the central bank said Thursday.

North Korea marks army's 80th anniversary

April 25, 2012 at 6:13 PM

Pyongyang, April 25 (IANS) North Korea Wednesday marked the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Korean People's Army (KPA), Xinhua reported.

North Korea marks army's 80th founding anniversary

April 25, 2012 at 5:26 PM

Pyongyang, April 25 (Xinhua-ANI): The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) held a national meeting on Wednesday to mark the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Korean People's Army (KPA).

China approves international border cooperation zone

April 25, 2012 at 5:25 PM

Beijing, April 25 (Xinhua-ANI): The Chinese government announced Wednesday that it has approved the establishment of an international cooperative demonstration zone in northeast Jilin province to boost cross-border cooperation in the region.

Team Britain given tough football draw in Olympics

April 25, 2012 at 3:36 PM

London, April 25 (IANS) The British men's football team has been handed out a tough draw in the 2012 London Games.

North Korea plans conducting third nuclear test after failed rocket launch

April 25, 2012 at 3:13 PM

Pyongyang, Apr 25 (ANI): North Korea has almost completed preparations for a third nuclear test after it failed to launch long-range missile last month, according to a report.

South Korea's consumer confidence rises

April 25, 2012 at 12:48 PM

Seoul, April 25 (IANS) South Korea's consumer confidence rose for three straight months in April, the central bank said Wednesday.

Russia admits Iranian, North Korean n-threat

April 25, 2012 at 1:26 AM

Moscow, April 24 (IANS) Russia's military leadership has for the first time acknowledged a nuclear threat from Iran and North Korea.

Aditi leads Indian challenge at Queen Sirikit Cup

April 24, 2012 at 6:44 PM

Singapore, April 24 (IANS) Aditi Ashok, Gurbani Singh and Raksha Phadke will represent India at the 34th Queen Sirikit Cup at the Tanah Merah Country Club here April 25-27.

Lady Gaga compares jet lag to 'magic' mushrooms

April 24, 2012 at 5:40 PM

Washington, April 24 (ANI): Lady Gaga, who flew to Korea on Thursday to perform in Seoul later this week, has compared jet lag to "bad shrooms".

US confronts China over North Korean rocket launcher

April 24, 2012 at 2:52 PM

Washington, April 24 (IANS) The White House has accused China of supplying North Korea with technology for a missile launcher that was showcased in a military parade in Pyongyang last week.

India becomes world's top 'spam-spewing nation'

April 24, 2012 at 10:52 AM

London, Apr 24 (ANI): India has become the top 'spam-spewing nation' on the planet, overtaking the United States, according to a report.

Self-proclaimed 'God' sets himself ablaze in Russia

April 23, 2012 at 10:28 PM

Moscow, April 23 (IANS) A man in Russia, proclaiming to be "God", set himself ablaze and landed in hospital in a critical condition with 70 percent burns, RIA Novosti reported.

S. Korea, U.S. to discuss DPRK rocket launch at upcoming talks

April 23, 2012 at 5:00 PM

Seoul, April 23 (Xinhua-ANI): South Korea and the United States are scheduled to hold defense talks involving discussions on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK)'s failed rocket launch earlier this month, the defense ministry here said Monday.

Gastric cancer cases rise in China

April 23, 2012 at 2:28 PM

Beijing, April 23 (IANS) Deaths from gastric cancer are expected to steadily rise over the next two decades in China as the disease proliferates, said a Chinese cancer expert.

North Korea threatens South Korean president

April 23, 2012 at 2:28 PM

Pyongyang, April 23 (IANS) North Korea has threatened to launch 'special operations' against South Korea's president, the official KCNA news agency said Monday.

Sri Lankan president leaves for South Korea

April 23, 2012 at 1:01 PM

Colombo, Apr 23 (Xinhua-ANI): Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa left for South Korea on Monday for a four-day official visit that will focus on increasing trade ties between the two countries.

DPRK threatens to launch 'special operations' against S. Korea

April 23, 2012 at 1:01 PM

Pyongyang, Apr 23 (Xinhua-ANI): The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) threatened to launch "special operations" against South Korea's conservative president, the official KCNA news agency said Monday.

South Korean firms' profitability weakens in 2011

April 23, 2012 at 12:28 PM

Seoul, April 23 (IANS) South Korean firms' profitability weakened last year due to an increase in production costs caused by a rise in global raw material prices, the country's central bank said Monday.

Sri Lanka, South Korea eye increase in trade

April 23, 2012 at 12:20 PM

Colombo, April 23 (IANS) Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa left for South Korea Monday on a four-day official visit that will focus on increasing trade ties between the two countries.

India's missile test is not bad news for the world (Comment)

April 22, 2012 at 9:33 AM

Perusing the front pages of Delhi newspapers, one gets the impression that the launch of the Agni-V intercontinental missile with a striking range of 5,000 km by India was a prominent but by no means sensational event even for Indians. There have been no overly emotional responses to it outside India either. One can't help drawing a parallel between this calm reaction and the media frenzy surrounding the failed launch of a ballistic missile by North Korea just a week ago. And when something of the kind happens in Iran, the reaction is even stronger.

Weekend snooze may help fight obesity for school-age kids

April 21, 2012 at 3:01 PM

London, April 21 (ANI): A weekend lie-in may help reduce risk of obesity in youngsters, say researchers.

IMF arms itself with $430 bn new funding

April 21, 2012 at 9:01 AM

Washington, April 21 (IANS) The International Monetary Fund has almost doubled its "fire power" to protect the world economy against deepening debt turmoil in Europe with the Group of 20 nations, including India, pledging $430 billion in new funding.

North Korea vows to continue satellite launches

April 21, 2012 at 6:29 AM

Moscow, April 21 (IANS/RIA Novosti) North Korea will continue satellite launches for peaceful purposes, an official said a week after a failed launch.

Intensify immunisation efforts: WHO

April 21, 2012 at 2:13 AM

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) The World Health Organisation (WHO), which is observing the year of intensification of routine immunisation in Southeast Asia, has said the region will adopt a more aggressive strategy to address the issue of low immunisation.

Cambodia to host ASEAN security meetings

April 20, 2012 at 4:37 PM

Phnom Penh (Cambodia), April 20 (Xinhua-ANI): Cambodia will host regional security meetings next week among the 10-member the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and eight dialogue partners.

Cambodia's Angkor Wat attracts 639,800 foreign visitors in Q1

April 20, 2012 at 4:37 PM

Phnom Penh, April 20 (Xinhua-ANI): The number of foreign tourists to Cambodia's Angkor Wat temples, one of the world heritage sites, had increased by 45 percent to 639,800 in the first quarter of this year, statistics of the Siem Reap provincial tourism department revealed on Friday.

Euro 2012 organisers to open volunteers training centre

April 20, 2012 at 3:57 PM

Warsaw, April 20 (IANS) The organisers of the Euro 2012 football tournament will on Saturday inaugurate a training facility here for volunteers who will be working for the June 8-July 1 event jointly hosted by Poland and Ukraine.

'US within an inch of war everyday' with North Korea: Panetta

April 20, 2012 at 12:21 PM

Washington, Apr 20 (ANI): US Secretary of Defense, Leon Panetta, claimed that the United States was 'within an inch of war almost every day' in the region around North Korea, and need be 'careful' about what they do or say.

US contrasts India's 'solid' record with North Korea

April 20, 2012 at 9:49 AM

Washington, April 20 (IANS) Refusing to criticise India for the launch of its long-range nuclear-capable missile Agni-V, the United States has contrasted New Delhi's "solid non-proliferation record" with that of North Korea.

North Korea threatens to 'blow up' Seoul

April 20, 2012 at 6:21 AM

Moscow, April 20 (IANS/RIA Novosti) North Korea has reportedly threatened military action against South Korea unless Seoul apologises for "insulting" the centenary celebrations of Pyongyang's late founding leader Kim Il-sung.

South Korea puts new cruise missile into service

April 19, 2012 at 6:45 PM

Moscow, April 19 (IANS /RIA Novosti) South Korea has put into service a new long-range cruise missile, capable of striking missile sites or nuclear installations in any part of neighbouring North Korea, reported Yonhap news agency Thursday citing a senior army officer with the South Korean defence ministry.

South Korea offers financial aid to Sri Lanka till 2015

April 19, 2012 at 5:41 PM

Colombo, April 19 (Xinhua-ANI): South Korea's government has agreed to provide technical and financial assistance to Sri Lanka for national development till 2015, a government spokesman said on Thursday.

Kim Jong Un says to uphold ideology of late leader Kim Jong Il

April 19, 2012 at 2:53 PM

Pyongyang, April 19 (Xinhua-ANI): Kim Jong Un, top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), has said the country would uphold the ideology of late leader Kim Jong Il in its drive to achieve new victories, the official newspaper Rodong Sinmun reported Thursday.

South Korea's corporate defaults fall

April 19, 2012 at 1:01 PM

Seoul, April 19 (IANS) South Korea's corporate bankruptcies fell to an all-time low last month, the central bank said Thursday.

Now a festival on Buddhist philosophy, aesthetics

April 18, 2012 at 7:17 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) The capital is set to host its first ever international Buddhist film festival, aimed at promoting Buddhist philosophy and aesthetics.

North Korea says not obliged to follow agreement with US

April 18, 2012 at 2:45 PM

Pyongyang, April 18 (ANI): North Korea has said that it would continue to launch satellites and is not obliged to follow the major agreement with the United States.

North Korea vows to go ahead with space programme

April 18, 2012 at 7:33 AM

Moscow, April 18 (IANS/RIA Novosti) North Korea will continue further development of its aerospace technologies, including a satellite programme, despite the UN Security Council condemnation, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said.

Government downplays report on Chinese construction in disputed area

April 17, 2012 at 6:29 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) The Indian government has downplayed reports about a proposed construction of an observatory by China in Aksai Chin, a remote part of Jammu and Kashmir's Ladakh region it occupied after the 1962 war.

India's role in Asia-Pacific enormously important: US

April 17, 2012 at 4:37 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) India and the US Tuesday held their fifth regional dialogue on Asia-Pacific to take stock of the present strategic, economic and security situation in the region, amidst rising tension in South China Sea over territorial disputes and a defiant North Korea's failed attempt at a rocket launch.

Global Effects of Inflation

April 17, 2012 at 4:02 PM

Inflation has long been the common man's concern about economy. Though inflation is the most immediate economic parameter to be associated with the hike of price, it has its long and far reaching effects on the society and social concerns. The monetary strategies in the international level are less vulnerable to the effects of global inflation than the currencies of the poorer and developing nations.

UNSC tightens grip over North Korea for rocket launch

April 17, 2012 at 1:17 PM

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Monday has decided to tighten grip over already zeroed North Korea for its attempt to test long-range ballistic missile albeit the test became failed.

Jaguar and Land Rover drive sales higher at Tata Motors

April 17, 2012 at 12:39 PM

London, Apr 17 (ANI): Strong demand for luxury cars Jaguar and Land Rover has helped to drive sales higher at the Tata Motors Group, which sold 139,655 vehicles in March 2012, up 26 per cent over March 2011.

Indian mums in Canada have more sons

April 17, 2012 at 12:39 PM

Washington, April 17 (ANI): A new study has found that mothers born in India but living in Canada are significantly more likely to have male babies for their second and third births compared with women in Canada.

UNSC condemns North Korean rocket launch

April 17, 2012 at 7:11 AM

United Nations, April 17 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has strongly condemned North Korea's rocket launch, calling it a serious violation of UN resolutions.

China urges dialogue after North Korean satellite launch

April 17, 2012 at 2:15 AM

Beijing, April 17 (IANS) China has called for more dialogue and consultations after the UN Security Council (UNSC) Monday strongly condemned North Korea over its failed satellite launch, Xinhua reported.

Iranian officials witnessed failed North Korean rocket launch

April 16, 2012 at 4:59 PM

Pyongyang, Apr 16 (ANI): A dozen officials from Iran's controversial ballistic missiles programme visited North Korea last week to observe its latest rocket launch, which ended in failure, it has emerged.

Hyundai enhances supply of its diesel powered i20 and Verna

April 16, 2012 at 4:27 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Automobile manufacturer Hyundai Monday said it is enhancing the supply of its hatchback i20 diesel and sedan Verna diesel models.

South Korea, China, Japan sign food security pact

April 16, 2012 at 7:55 AM

Seoul, April 16 (IANS) South Korea, China and Japan have agreed to work together to ensure food security and enhance their trade in agricultural products.

China eyes free trade deal with South Korea

April 15, 2012 at 6:59 PM

Beijing, April 15 (IANS) China will push for a bilateral free trade agreement with South Korea when both sides meet at an investment forum in Seoul April 17-18.

North Korea holds military parade

April 15, 2012 at 6:59 PM

Pyongyang, April 15 (IANS) North Korea Sunday held a military parade here to celebrate the 100th birth anniversary of the country's founder Kim Il-sung.

'North Korea wastes millions on rockets while people starve'

April 14, 2012 at 12:19 PM

Washington, April 14 (IANS/RIA Novosti) US President Barack Obama criticised the North Korean leadership Saturday for spending millions of dollars on rockets "that don't work", while the country's population is "starving".

UNSC deplores North Korea's satellite launch

April 13, 2012 at 11:07 PM

United Nations, April 13 (IANS) The UN Security Council Friday deplored the satellite launch by North Korea, which it said violated the council's resolutions banning Pyongyang from using ballistic technology, a top official said.

UNSC meets on North Korea's satellite launch

April 13, 2012 at 10:03 PM

United Nations, April 13 (IANS) The UN Security Council Friday started an emergency closed-door session on how to respond to the satellite launch by North Korea.

Russia opposes new sanctions against North Korea

April 13, 2012 at 7:16 PM

Moscow, April 13 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov Friday opposed new sanctions against North Korea after the country's much-hyped rocket launch failed.

Kim Jong-un elected chairman of National Defence Commission

April 13, 2012 at 6:03 PM

Pyongyang, April 13 (IANS) North Korean leader Kim Jong-un was Friday elected the first chairman of the National Defence Commission, on the same day a satellite launched by the country broke into pieces after lift-off and fell into the sea.

North Korea may conduct third nuclear test to save face after failed Uhna-3 rocket fiasco: Analysts

April 13, 2012 at 5:16 PM

Pyongyang, Apr 13 (ANI): North Korea may conduct its third nuclear weapon test to restore its honour, after the failed launch of an Uhna-3 rocket, analysts have claimed.

India concerned at North Korea's rocket launch attempt

April 13, 2012 at 4:51 PM

New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) India Friday voiced serious concern over a rocket launching attempt by North Korea and asked Pyongyang to refrain from such steps that adversely impact peace and stability in the Korean peninsula.

India expresses concern over N.Korea's attempted rocket launch

April 13, 2012 at 4:03 PM

New Delhi, Apr 13 (ANI): India on Friday expressed concern over Democratic People's Republic of Korea's (DPRK) attempt to launch a rocket.

`North Koreans to try next missile launch in 2-3 years'

April 13, 2012 at 2:19 PM

Pyongyang, April 13 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Reports that a North Korean rocket plunged into the Yellow Sea Friday morning will not spell the end of North Korea's rocket programme, said a space and aeronautics expert from Pyongyang Friday.

PPP- led Pak govt to finally decide fate of suspended NATO supply lines

April 13, 2012 at 12:43 PM

Islamabad, Apr 13(ANI): The Pakistan parliament's recommendations on reviewing ties with the United States has left the decision of deciding the fate of suspended NATO supply lines solely on the Pakistan People's Party-led government.

South Korea's central bank freezes key interest rate

April 13, 2012 at 12:19 PM

Seoul, April 13 (IANS) South Korea's central bank Friday said it froze the benchmark interest rate at 3.25 percent for April, leaving the 7-day repo rate unchanged for 10 straight months.

Astronomical observatory to come up in Tibet

April 13, 2012 at 11:55 AM

Beijing, April 13 (IANS) A remote area in Tibet may be chosen as the location for a new international astronomical observatory, because of "limited clouds and vapours" but "high transparency" ideal for observation activities.

North Korea confirms rocket failure launch following mid-air explosion

April 13, 2012 at 11:47 AM

Beijing, Apr 13 (ANI): The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on Friday confirmed the failed launch of the 'satellite' which it fired Friday morning and announced that the rocket did not enter the preset orbit.

North Korea rocket launch fails

April 13, 2012 at 9:23 AM

Pyongyang, April 13 (IANS) A North Korean satellite, which South Korea calls a "ballistic missile", failed to enter orbit after its launch Friday morning, the official KCNA news agency reported.

Russia looks for commercial space projects

April 13, 2012 at 8:51 AM

Moscow, April 12 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia needs to invigorate its efforts to implement commercial space projects jointly with the European Space Agency and individual space powers, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has said.

North Korea launches long-range rocket: reports

April 13, 2012 at 5:55 AM

Pyongyang/Washington, April 13 (IANS) Defying warnings from the international community, North Korea launched a long-range rocket into orbit Friday, reported CNN citing two US officials.

North Korea launches rocket: US

April 13, 2012 at 5:55 AM

Pyongyang, April 13 (IANS) North Korea launched a long-range rocket into orbit Friday in defiance of warnings from the international community, reported CNN citing two US officials.

G-8 urges North Korea to cancel rocket launch

April 13, 2012 at 4:11 AM

Washington, April 13 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The G-8 foreign ministers have urged North Korea to honour its commitments and cancel the launch of its rocket later this week, the US Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, has said.

Japan resolution against North Korea's rocket launch

April 12, 2012 at 12:59 PM

Tokyo, April 12 (IANS) The lower house of Japan's parliament Thursday approved a resolution against the planned satellite launch by North Korea this month.

South Korea's jobless rate drops

April 12, 2012 at 12:59 PM

Seoul, April 12 (IANS) South Korea's jobless rate dropped to 3.7 percent last month from a year earlier as job creation kept its solid growth trend in the service industry, a government report showed Thursday.

Lady Gaga all set for her European dates

April 11, 2012 at 7:04 PM

World's famous star Lady Gaga is all set to embark her another world tour in which she will be beets her 21 European dates.

North Korea says its planned rocket launch not an 'act of aggression'

April 11, 2012 at 6:04 PM

Beijing, April 11 (ANI): China has renewed its call for moderation after North Korea had earlier made it clear that its planned rocket launch is not an act of aggression.

Lady Gaga announces European tour dates

April 11, 2012 at 2:52 PM

London, Apr 11 (ANI): Lady Gaga is gearing up for another world tour as she announced the dates for the European leg of her 'Born This Way Ball' tour.

North Korea all set to launch satellite: Official

April 11, 2012 at 11:37 AM

Pyongyang, April 11 (IANS) North Korea is ready to launch a satellite, an official said Wednesday.

North Korea ready to launch satellite: Official

April 11, 2012 at 10:12 AM

Pyongyang, April 11 (IANS) North Korea is ready to launch its satellite, an official said Wednesday.

Britain, Japan agree on joint arms project

April 10, 2012 at 8:36 PM

Tokyo, April 10 (IANS) Visiting British Prime Minister David Cameron and his Japanese counterpart Yoshihiko Noda Tuesday agreed to jointly develop military equipment.

North Korea ignoring US warnings on missile test to bolster support for Kim Jong-un: Analysts

April 10, 2012 at 8:28 PM

Pyongyang, Apr 10 (ANI): North Korea is willing to sacrifice much-needed US food aid by ignoring America's warming on conducting missile tests in order to strengthen popular support for the country's new leader, Kim Jong-un, according to analysts.

Over 150,000 North Koreans held captive in hidden gulag

April 10, 2012 at 6:10 PM

Pyongyang, Apr 10 (ANI): Over 150,000 North Koreans have been held captive in a Soviet-style hidden gulag in the country, despite the communist government's denial that it holds political prisoners, a new report has revealed.

Katherine Heigl reveals heartbreak over initial rejection by adopted kid

April 10, 2012 at 5:38 PM

London, Apr 10 (ANI): Katherine Heigl has admitted that when she first adopted her daughter, the two didn't click instantly and the baby had formed an instant connection instead with her husband Josh Kelley.

North Korea satellite launch provocative: US

April 10, 2012 at 8:33 AM

Washington, April 10 (IANS) The planned satellite launch later this month by North Korea was provocative, the US government said Monday.

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