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China holds talks with North Korea

June 19, 2013 at 10:53 PM

Beijing, June 19 (IANS) China and North Korea Wednesday held a "strategic dialogue" on denuclearisation on the Korean Peninsula.

First look of movie 'Issaq' revealed

June 19, 2013 at 3:32 PM

New Delhi, June 19 (ANI): The makers of 'Isaaq', which is an Indian adaptation of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, have unveiled the first look of the movie in Mumbai.

Kim Jong Un distributes copies of Hitler's 'Mein Kampf' to North Korean officials to mark b'day

June 19, 2013 at 11:17 AM

London, June 19 (ANI): North Korean leader Kim Jong-un handed out copies of Adolf Hitler's Mein Kampf to mark his birthday.

Justin Rose's sister almost went into labour while watching thrilling US Open win!

June 18, 2013 at 11:48 AM

London, June 18 (ANI): US Open champion Justin Rose's pregnant sister had reportedly feared that she might have gone into labour watching his win on the television.

Global cooling may also affect marine life

June 17, 2013 at 3:32 PM

Washington, June 17 (ANI): A "cold snap" 116 million years ago triggered a similar marine ecosystem crisis to those witnessed in the past as a result of global warming, according to a new research.

Pak Taliban says no peace talks anytime soon

June 17, 2013 at 2:36 PM

Islamabad, June 17 (ANI): The Pakistani Taliban has said peace talks with government are on hold for the time being and will not happen anytime soon.

US favours 'credible' talks with North Korea

June 17, 2013 at 3:48 AM

Washington, June 17 (IANS) Reacting to North Korea's desire to hold talks with the US, the White House Sunday said it wants to have "credible" negotiations with Pyongyang, provided the Asian nation first reflects its readiness to abide by its obligations.

Somali commits suicide after Italy denies asylum

June 15, 2013 at 9:24 AM

Rome, June 15 (IANS/AKI) A Somali migrant leapt to his death from an apartment building in Italy's central city of Florence, after authorities reportedly refused to grant him asylum in the country.

North Korea blames South Korea for failed talks

June 13, 2013 at 2:12 PM

Seoul, June 13 (IANS/RIA Novosti) North Korea came down on South Korea Thursday after high-level talks between the sides were cancelled.

First human pollution dating back 8,000 yrs detected

June 12, 2013 at 12:52 PM

Washington, June 12 (ANI): A new study has revealed that humans began contributing to environmental lead pollution as early as 8,000 years ago.

No Al Qaeda base in Egypt's Sinai, says governor

June 12, 2013 at 7:16 AM

Cairo, June 12 (IANS/AKI) The Al Qaeda does not have a base in Egypt's Sinai peninsula, according to Abdel Raggah Harhour, governor of the North Sinai region.

North, South Koreas hold first-working level talks following tense standoff

June 10, 2013 at 11:24 AM

Washington, June 10 (ANI): Officials from North Korea and South Korea held first government-level talks in years on Sunday.

Jessica Simpson sued over OK! Magazine baby picture conspiracy

June 9, 2013 at 12:33 PM

New York, June 9 (ANI): A Louisiana couple has accused Jessica Simpson for allegedly posing with their baby and allowing it to pass off as her own on the cover of the April 16, 2012 edition of OK! Magazine.

Putin wants firm action against crime in North Caucasus

June 9, 2013 at 7:30 AM

Moscow, June 9 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian President Vladimir Putin has demanded that law enforcers and special services resolutely rebuke extremists and criminal formations in Russia's North Caucasus.

North, South Korea ready for Sunday talks

June 9, 2013 at 6:42 AM

Moscow, June 9 (IANS/RIA Novosti) North and South Korea have agreed that talks slated for Sunday should be held in the demilitarised zone between the two countries.

Pakistan summons US diplomat over drone strikes

June 8, 2013 at 6:57 PM

Islamabad, June 8 (IANS) The Pakistan Foreign Office Saturday summoned US Charge d' Affaires Richard Hoagland to lodge a strong protest on the US drone strike in North Waziristan Friday, authorities said.

Walmart helps US man find love

June 7, 2013 at 5:13 PM

Washington, June 07 (ANI): A US man who visited Walmart to get the benefit of low prices there got more than he thought- he found his lady love in the store.

North, South Korea agree to hold first official talks

June 7, 2013 at 10:57 AM

Sydney, June 7 (ANI): Signaling a possible breakthrough in cross-border ties after months of escalated military tensions, North and South Korea have finally agreed to hold their first official talks.

Russians face jail over war memorial sex doll stunt

June 6, 2013 at 7:37 PM

Stavropol (Russia) , June 6 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A group of young Russians face up to seven years in prison after they posed for photos with an inflatable sex doll on Victory Day in front of a World War II memorial that included the graves of local war dead.

North Korea proposes talks, South Korea accepts move

June 6, 2013 at 4:41 PM

Pyongyang, June 6 (IANS) North Korea Thursday proposed holding direct talks with South Korea on various issues. Seoul accepted it.

Treatment helps restore sex life in older adults after menopause

June 6, 2013 at 2:57 PM

Washington, June 6 (ANI): The pain that can come after menopause can rob women and their partners of a satisfying sex life.

North Korea proposes talks with South Korea

June 6, 2013 at 2:33 PM

Pyongyang, June 6 (IANS) North Korea Thursday proposed holding talks with South Korea on various issues, the official KCNA news agency reported.

North Korea 'very close' to restarting plutonium reactor

June 5, 2013 at 10:33 AM

Tokyo, June 5 (ANI): North Korea may be very close to restarting a plutonium reactor that can produce fissile material for nuclear bombs, a US research institute has said.

Man to return silver bracelet in exchange for 'good vibes'

June 4, 2013 at 5:13 PM

Melbourne, June 4 (ANI): A man from Sydney, who found a silver bracelet on the street, said that he is going to return it to its rightful owner in exchange for just good vibes.

Al-Qaeda opens dept. in Syria to address complaints against any element of Islamic state

June 4, 2013 at 1:13 PM

Sydney, June 4 (ANI): The Al-Qaeda has now created a complaints department in Syria, in an apparent move to demonstrate how it is willing to participate in free government.

Canadian province seeks to attract European investors

June 4, 2013 at 10:01 AM

Madrid, June 4 (IANS/EFE) Investissement Quebec, the economic development agency of the government of the Canadian province of Quebec, is working to attract European investment to the province, billing the eastern region as a gateway to North America's more than 460 million consumers.

Iraq busts Al-Qaida cell suspected of plotting chemical attacks

June 2, 2013 at 2:10 PM

Beijing, Jun 2 (Xinhua-ANI): Iraq's Defense Ministry said on Saturday that it has busted an Al-Qaida cell that allegedly had worked to produce poisonous gas to stage chemical attacks home and abroad.

Hollywood star Steven Seagal vows to fight terrorism

June 2, 2013 at 1:05 PM

Moscow, June 2 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Hollywood action movie star Steven Seagal has pledged to dedicate his life to fight terrorism.

Russian mayor arrested on murder charges

June 1, 2013 at 11:22 PM

Moscow, June 1 (IANS) The mayor of a Russian city in a North Caucasus republic has been arrested on charges of murdering an investigator, Xinhua reported Saturday, quoting law enforcement authorities.

'Terrorists from Syria may cause sabotage in Russia'

May 30, 2013 at 10:41 PM

Moscow, May 30 (IANS) Terrorists currently fighting in Syria may sneak into Russia disguised as migrants to unfold sabotage, Russia's Federal Security Service (or FSB) said Thursday.

India, Japan condemn all forms, manifestations of terrorism, nuke proliferation

May 29, 2013 at 7:56 PM

Tokyo, May 29 (ANI): India and Japan on Wednesday condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, committed by whomever, wherever and for whatever purpose.

North Korea wants peace treaty with South: Report

May 29, 2013 at 4:44 PM

Seoul, May 29 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The Rodong Sinmun, an official paper of North Korea's ruling Workers' Party of Korea (WPK), Wednesday called for the replacement of the Korean War Armistice deal with Seoul by a formal peace treaty.

N. Korea to build 'world-class ski resort' to compete against S. Korea's Olympic preparations

May 29, 2013 at 12:04 PM

New York, May 29 (ANI): North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reportedly inspected the progress in work on a 'world class resort' even as rival South Korea is preparing to host the 2018 Winter Olympic games.

US drone strike kills four, injures four in Pak's N Waziristan

May 29, 2013 at 10:28 AM

Islamabad, May 29 (ANI): A suspected US drone strike in Pakistan's North Waziristan region killed at least four people, and injured four others in the wee hours of Wednesday.

SmartXide - 2, new anti-wrinkle treatment unveiled in capital

May 28, 2013 at 7:16 PM

New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) Italian brand DEKA Tuesday unveiled SmartXide - 2, an anti-ageing treatment, for the first time in the capital. It uses CO2 laser with radiofrequency to treat wrinkles.

Russia calls for multilateral nuclear cuts

May 28, 2013 at 5:08 PM

Moscow, May 28 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia is not willing to negotiate further bilateral nuclear cuts with the US until other nuclear powers join the process, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov has said.

North Korean ambassador presents credentials

May 28, 2013 at 5:08 PM

New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) Envoys of four countries, including North Korea, presented their credentials to President Pranab Mukherjee at a ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan Tuesday.

Paul McCartney leaves graveside tribute to Paul McCartney

May 28, 2013 at 4:05 PM

New York, May 28 (ANI): Sir Paul McCartney paid a visit to Elvis Presley's grave on Sunday and left a gift behind.

Russia's new Arctic platform to cost $223 mn

May 28, 2013 at 10:28 AM

Moscow, May 28 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The construction of a year-round Arctic research platform that will step up Russia's presence in the energy-rich region, is expected to cost up to 7 billion rubles ($223 million), the Russian natural resources minister said.

Lochte returns to competitive swimming with a bang

May 27, 2013 at 3:32 PM

Vancouver, May 27 (IANS) A month into his return to serious training, US Olympian swimmer Ryan Lochte demonstrated he was on the right track over the weekend when he won four out of six races at the 2013 Mel Zajac Jr. International Canada Cup.

North Korea condemns US ballistic missile test

May 26, 2013 at 7:10 PM

Seoul, May 26 (RIA Novosti) North Korea has condemned the recent US ballistic missile test, slamming it as 'military provocation', the South Korean news agency Yonhap reported Sunday.

Female suicide bomber attacks police in Russia's Dagestan

May 26, 2013 at 3:18 AM

Moscow, May 26 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A female suicide bomber in Russia's turbulent region of Dagestan blew herself up, killing one and injuring at least 14 others, including police officers, officials said.

North Korea's bid to return to n-talks welcomed by Moscow

May 25, 2013 at 7:18 AM

Moscow, May 25 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia regards as a "positive development" reports that North Korea is willing to return to six-party talks on the denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula, a Russian diplomat said.

Now, a radio that can change scripts depending on where you are

May 24, 2013 at 4:06 PM

London, May 24 (ANI): A concept device has been created by BBC where the script can get altered depending on factors like weather.

Homes with dogs have more types of bacteria

May 23, 2013 at 1:50 PM

Washington, May 23 (ANI): Researchers have claimed that households that have dogs residing in them have more types of bacteria - including those that are rarely found in the homes where dogs don't reside.

North Korea sends envoy to China

May 23, 2013 at 1:50 PM

London, May 23 (ANI): North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has sent a special envoy to Beijing, the state media has announced.

Smallest known plant-eating dinosaur found in Canada

May 23, 2013 at 1:02 PM

Washington, May 23 (ANI): A team of paleontologists from the University of Toronto, Royal Ontario Museum, Cleveland Museum of Natural History and University of Calgary have identified a new dinosaur, the smallest plant-eating dinosaur species known from Canada.

Pakistan one of world's most 'negative' nations: Poll

May 23, 2013 at 1:02 PM

London, May 23 (ANI): Pakistan has been viewed as one of the most negative countries in the world in a new poll.

Depardieu to open restaurant in Russian city

May 21, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Moscow, May 21 (IANS/EFE) French actor Gerard Depardieu, a Russian citizen since early this year, is soon to open a restaurant in the city where he now resides, authorities said Monday.

'Situation on Korean Peninsula still serious'

May 21, 2013 at 9:02 AM

Moscow, May 21 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The security situation on the Korean Peninsula is still serious after North Korea's recent missile launch and its defiant pursuit of nuclear weapons, South Korea has said.

British PM seeks joint effort against tax evasion

May 21, 2013 at 2:46 AM

London, May 21 (IANS) British Prime Minister David Cameron has called for joint effort to tackle tax evasion and aggressive tax avoidance weeks ahead of the Group 8 Summit.

Four killed in twin blasts in Russia's North Caucasus

May 20, 2013 at 10:22 PM

Moscow, May 20 (IANS) At least four people were killed and 35 others injured Monday in twin car bombings in Russia's North Caucasus region, officials said.

Eight killed in twin blasts in Russia's North Caucasus

May 20, 2013 at 7:42 PM

Moscow, May 20 (IANS) At least eight people were killed Monday in twin car bombings in Russia's North Caucasus region, officials said.

North Korea fires two more short-range missiles

May 20, 2013 at 3:58 PM

Seoul, May 20 (IANS) North Korea Monday fired two more short-range missiles, a day after UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon urged the regime to return to talks on its controversial nuclear programme.

North Korea fires short-range missile (Lead, Changing dateline)

May 19, 2013 at 5:50 PM

Seoul, May 19 (IANS) North Korea Sunday fired a short-range missile into the East Sea, even as UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said he was concerned over Pyongyang's latest missile launches and urged the regime to return to the talks on its controversial nuclear programme.

UN chief calls on North Korea to return to talks

May 19, 2013 at 3:10 PM

Moscow, May 19 (IANS/RIA Novosti) UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon Sunday said he was concerned over North Korea's latest short-range missile launches and called on Pyongyang to return to the six-party talks on its controversial nuclear programme.

Libya seeks India's help in democratic transition, economic rebuilding

May 19, 2013 at 1:34 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Libya's new government, formed in 2011 after four decades of Muammar Gaddafi's dictatorial rule, is keen to take India's help in the drafting of a constitution and economic rebuilding, the Libyan envoy here has said.

Japan clarifies report on North Korean missile launches

May 19, 2013 at 7:34 AM

Tokyo, May 19 (IANS) While confirming North Korea's missile launches Saturday, the Japanese government clarified none of the missiles landed in its territorial waters, Xinhua reported.

North Korea launches three missiles

May 18, 2013 at 4:06 PM

Seoul, May 18 (IANS) North Korea Saturday launched three short-range guided missiles into the Sea of Japan, Yonhap News Agency reported, citing South Korea's defence ministry.

North Korea may have 200 mobile missile launchers

May 17, 2013 at 4:22 PM

Seoul, May 17 (IANS/RIA Novosti) North Korea may have up to 200 mobile missile launchers, or twice the number previously estimated by South Korea's authorities, South Korean media reported Friday.

'Ponzi king' Bernie Madoff takes responsibility for son's suicide

May 17, 2013 at 11:42 AM

Washington, May 17 (ANI): Bernie Madoff, the American investor accused of ruining countless lives through his bogus pyramid scheme, has said he should be blamed for the suicide of his son in 2010.

Grenada biggest mover in FIFA rankings

May 14, 2013 at 2:06 PM

The Spice Boyz, crowned Windward Islands' football champions last month, climbed 20 spots to 121 in the global rankings and 16 in the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Football (CONCACAF).

15 killed as van gas cylinder blows up in Pakistan

May 12, 2013 at 9:26 PM

Islamabad, May 12 (IANS) At least 15 people were killed and four others injured Sunday when the gas cylinder of a passenger van exploded in Pakistan's northwest tribal region, a media report said.

SUV carmakers to recall 4, 69,000 models over gearshift flaw

May 12, 2013 at 4:54 PM

Washington, May 12 (ANI): SUV maker Chrysler Group LLC is reportedly recalling a total of 4,69,000 models following discoveries that their circuit boards have transmitted signals bringing about gearshifts to neutral positions.

Dennis Rodman heads to North Korea to plead for jailed American's freedom

May 11, 2013 at 10:54 AM

Washington, May 11 (ANI): Basketball star Dennis Rodman has said he is going back to North Korea for another up-front-and-close meeting dictator Kim Jong-un to talk about freeing a jailed American.

Now, S. Korea imitates North's notorious photoshopping howlers

May 10, 2013 at 3:10 PM

Wellington, May 10 (ANI): South Korea has turned notorious in adding photoshop effects, emulating its northern counterpart in its attempts to photoshop a photo claiming to show South Korean President Park Geun-hye and US President Barack Obama shaking hands.

Suri Cruise inks 'self-named 1.5million pounds fashion range' deal

May 10, 2013 at 11:18 AM

London, May 10 (ANI): Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes' daughter, Suri, is all set to bring out her very own fashion line.

Dennis Rodman calls upon 'friend for life' Kim Jong-un to release jailed American

May 8, 2013 at 1:45 PM

New York, May 8 (ANI): American basketball star Dennis Rodman has come to the aid of a Korean-American man jailed in North Korea.

Two held while trying to take weapons to N.Korea

May 8, 2013 at 4:24 AM

Moscow, May 8 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A man and his son have been held by the US authorities for trying to send machinery which could be used to produce weapon of mass destruction (WMD) in North Korea.

North Korea withdraws two missiles: Report

May 8, 2013 at 2:48 AM

Moscow, May 8 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Two North Korean mid-range missiles reportedly prepared for launch in April were recently withdrawn from their coastal positions, a South Korean media report said.

N. Korea hits 'provocation pause' button by removing missiles from launch sites

May 7, 2013 at 12:48 PM

Sydney, May 7 (ANI): North Korea has hit the 'provocation pause' button on its aggressive nuclear rhetoric after pressure from China.

Temperatures will continue to risein North India, say Meteorologists

May 7, 2013 at 11:52 AM

New Delhi, May 7 (ANI): With the summers setting in, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that temperature will continue to rise in the days to come and heat wave will grip parts of North India.

US, South Korea launch naval drill

May 7, 2013 at 3:21 AM

Seoul, May 7 (IANS/RIA Novosti) South Korea and the US have begun an anti-submarine exercise in the Yellow Sea, the Yonhap news agency reported. The drill will continue till Friday.

Spacey names pet 'Boston' as tribute to city

May 6, 2013 at 4:32 PM

London, May 6 (IANS) Actor-director Kevin Spacey named his new pet dog Boston to pay tribute to the city in the wake of last month's bombings.

Andhra CM promises to curb illegal liquor outlets

May 5, 2013 at 10:52 PM

Hyderabad, May 5 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Kiran Kumar Reddy Sunday promised to shut down, in a phased manner, "belt shops" or illegal outlets of licensed liquor shops spread across the state.

Meteor shower from Halley's Comet lights up early morning sky

May 5, 2013 at 1:48 PM

Washington, May 5 (ANI): A meteor shower is predicted to peak early on Sunday morning, just before dawn.

Honda to build plant in Mexico

May 4, 2013 at 11:08 AM

Mexico City, May 4 (IANS/EFE) The Mexican unit of Japanese auto giant the Honda Motor Co. announced plans to invest $470 million in the construction of a transmission plant in Celaya, in the central state of Guanajuato.

GM profit falls

May 3, 2013 at 1:16 PM

Chicago, May 3 (IANS) General Motors said its profit fell 13.8 percent in the first quarter of 2013 from last year's $1 billion.

US urges North Korea to immediately release 'sentenced' American man

May 3, 2013 at 11:16 AM

London, May 3 (ANI): The United States has urged North Korea for an immediate release of a Korean-American man, who has been sentenced to 15 years of hard labour for alleged anti-government crimes.

73 insurgents killed in Russia's North Caucasus in 2013

May 3, 2013 at 8:36 AM

Moscow, May 3 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Law enforcement personnel in Russia have killed 73 alleged Islamist insurgents in the North Caucasus region over the first three months of 2013, police said.

Florida man accused of calling 911 '80 times for pot, burgers and Kool-aid'

May 2, 2013 at 4:28 PM

Washington, May 2 (ANI): A St. Petersburg man has been accused of misusing the 911 system to request that he wanted "Kool-Aid, burgers and weed to be delivered to him."

Heart-healthy diet helps men lower bad cholesterol

May 2, 2013 at 2:04 PM

Washington, May 2 (ANI): Heart-healthy diet helps men at high risk for heart disease reduce their bad cholesterol, regardless of whether they lost weight or not, a new study suggests.

Hindu temple in Singapore re-consecrated

May 2, 2013 at 2:04 PM

Singapore, May 2 (IANS) An over-a-century-old Hindu temple here was re-consecrated in an event that was attended by 12,000 Hindus.

North Korea sentences US citizen to compulsory labour

May 2, 2013 at 11:48 AM

Pyongyang, May 2 (IANS) A US citizen has been sentenced to 15 years of compulsory labour by North Korea's Supreme Court, the official KCNA news agency said Thursday.

Russia, Japan condemn N.Korea over n-programme

April 30, 2013 at 10:28 AM

Moscow, April 30 (IANS) Russia and Japan Monday condemned North Korea for its refusal to give up its nuclear weapons programme.

Software to improve building safety in quakes

April 29, 2013 at 10:28 AM

Alicante (Spain), April 29 (IANS/EFE) A Spanish software company is developing a computer tool that will help improve building safety in earthquakes and can also be used in construction projects by companies located in seismic zones.

Israel not to tolerate rocket fire: Netanyahu

April 29, 2013 at 8:52 AM

Jerusalem, April 29 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that his country would not allow the intermittent firing of rockets into its territory and warned the continued attacks would be dealt aggressively.

US citizen faces trial in North Korea

April 28, 2013 at 6:44 PM

Washington, April 28 (IANS) North Korea plans to begin a trial against a US citizen detained there last year, CNN reported.

N Korea to try American man in SC on charges of plotting to overthrow govt

April 28, 2013 at 1:00 PM

Washington, Apr. 28 (ANI): North Korea has announced that an American detained for nearly six months will be tried in the Supreme Court on charges of plotting to overthrow the government, a crime that could draw the death penalty if he is convicted.

US lawmakers introduce tough new North Korea sanctions bill

April 27, 2013 at 12:04 PM

Washington, Apr. 27 (ANI): Republican and Democratic lawmakers have proposed to introduce tough sanctions against North Korea amid growing concern over its nuclear programmes.

How to keep beverages cool in summer

April 26, 2013 at 3:00 PM

Washington, April 26 (ANI): Your drink would warm more than twice as much in humid weather compared to in dry heat, according to University of Washington climate scientists.

Anonymous takes down pedophilia group website to protest on 'pedophile day'

April 26, 2013 at 11:48 AM

Sydney, Apr. 26 (ANI): Hacking group Anonymous have attacked the website of the North American Man-Boy Love Association - one of the most prominent pedophilia advocate groups in the world.

113 killed in Nigeria clashes in March

April 25, 2013 at 9:00 PM

Jos (Nigeria), April 25 (IANS) At least 113 people were killed in the violence which hit areas of Wase and Bokkos in Nigeria's north central Plateau State last month, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) confirmed Thursday.

South Korea against re-deploying US tactical n-weapons

April 25, 2013 at 4:36 PM

Seoul, April 25 (IANS/RIA Novosti) While reiterating Seoul's commitment to a denuclearised Korean Peninsula, South Korean Prime Minister Chung Hong-won Thursday opposed the idea of redeploying US tactical nuclear weapons in the country.

Top US general warns of 'prolonged provocation' by North Korea under Kim Jong-un

April 25, 2013 at 12:04 PM

Washington, Apr. 25 (ANI): America's top military leader has said North Korea is in ever-greater danger of provoking a fight under the leadership of Kim Jong-un.

The "Next Big Idea" seminars come to India

April 24, 2013 at 5:08 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 24 (ANI): A series of seminars to engage Indian Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) interested in expanding operations into North America via Toronto, Ontario. The "Next Big Idea" seminars are scheduled to take place on May 6 and 7 in Ahmedabad and Pune, respectively.

Ex-Secretary of State Kissinger 'confident' there will be no Korean war

April 24, 2013 at 3:32 PM

Washington, Apr. 24 (ANI): Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger has said he is confident North Korea will not be permitted to start a general conflict.

South Korea investigates 'white powder' letter threat to defence minister

April 24, 2013 at 3:32 PM

London, Apr. 24 (ANI): South Korea is trying to establish who sent a letter threat to the defence minister.

Radioactive traces detected in Japan may be from North Korea's Feb nuke test

April 24, 2013 at 3:32 PM

Tokyo, Apr. 24 (ANI): Possible radioactive traces from a North Korean nuclear test in February have been detected for the first time in Japan, a monitoring organization has said.

No reports of link between Boston bombers, Caucasus militant group

April 23, 2013 at 7:40 AM

Moscow, April 23 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The Russian branch of Interpol has said it had no information on any links between the two men suspected of the deadly bombing at the Boston marathon and a militant organisation based in Russia's North Caucasus.