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Kim Jong Un also has said North Korea is close to an ICBM test-launch. (Photo: AP)

North Korea tests rocket engine: US officials

The reclusive state has conducted five nuclear tests and a series of missile launches in defiance of UN resolutions.

28 March 2017 3:45 PM IST

The adviser said that the ballistic missile launch, the first by Iran since Trump become president, is in contravention of UN Security Council Resolution 2231. (Representational Image/ AP)

North Korea tests another ballistic missile engine: US officials

The engine trial which was carried out on Friday was the third such test in recent weeks using similar technology.

28 March 2017 1:35 PM IST

St Jamess Palace is also part of the advertisement that seeks a furnishings manager. (Photo: AP)

Queen Elizabeth II seeks new furnishings manager for 3 royal...

The job, which has a closing date of April 6, requires extensive experience' with soft furnishings and curtain projects.

28 March 2017 1:33 PM IST

An official from the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries said the remains were found on Tuesday in the waters where the ships wreckage was raised last week. (Photo: AP)

South Korea finds presumed remains of 2014 ferry disaster victim

Rescue workers had recovered 295 bodies before the government ended underwater searches in November 2014, seven months...

28 March 2017 1:08 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump. (Photo: PTI/AP)

Trump congratulates Modi on BJP's success in state polls

The BJP returned to power in the politically-crucial state of Uttar Pradesh after a gap of 15 years.

28 March 2017 12:51 PM IST

The exterior of a house in the Jamaica Estates neighbourhood of the Queens borough of New York, where President Donald Trump spent his early childhood. (Photo: AP)

Donald Trump's childhood home in New York sold for USD 2.14 million,...

Paramount Realty USA did not reveal the buyer's identity, but said that did not mean it wasn't Trump himself.

28 March 2017 12:41 PM IST

US President Trump signs 4 bills to roll back Obama-era regulations

US President Trump signs 4 bills to roll back Obama-era regulations

2 of the regulations nullified on Monday had to do with school performance and teacher preparation programmes.

28 March 2017 12:17 PM IST

Several major US cities, including New York, are grappling with an increase in hate crimes. (Photo: Representational/AFP)

US veteran charged with terror, racism over black man's murder

Police say Jackson admitted to stabbing Timothy Caughman multiple times near the low-rent shelter where the victim...

28 March 2017 11:10 AM IST

Kathrada spent 26 years and 3 months in prison, 18 of which were on Robben Island. (Photo: AFP)

South African anti-apartheid icon Ahmed Kathrada passes away

Kathrada was among those tried and jailed alongside Nelson Mandela in the Rivonia trial in 1964.

28 March 2017 10:52 AM IST

Congressman Darrell Issa insisted that his move would bring the best talents to the US and help fix the flaws in the existing H-1B system. (Photo: AP)

Indian firms gaming H-1B visa system: US lawmaker

The lawmaker from California called for fixing the system and removing the country-based caps.

28 March 2017 8:17 AM IST

Trader Lim Choon Hong, 48, was sentenced to three weeks in jail and fined Sg$10,000 ($7,200), while his wife Chong Sui Foon, also 48, was jailed three months, the couples lawyer said. (Photo: YouTube Screengrab)

Jail for Singaporean couple who starved maid causing her to lose 20...

She had no access to her mobile phone, was not allowed to go out on her own to buy food, and only allowed to shower...

28 March 2017 8:11 AM IST

The core of al Qaeda leadership is still in Afghanistan and Pakistan, the official pointed out. (File Photo) AP)

Al Qaeda wants to create local leadership in India, says US defence...

We believe it was created specifically as al Qaeda's permanent presence within South Asia, the official said.

27 March 2017 8:32 PM IST