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Ju oversaw the launch of North Koreas Unha 2 long-range rocket in 2009, which he watched alongside then leader Kim Jong Il, Yonhap news agency said. (Photo: AFP)

Developer of North Korea missiles, nuclear weapons dies

Ju was a former minister of the North's defence ministry, which was in charge of developing the country's nuclear...

4 Sept 2018 3:01 PM IST

Others tried to mimic the sultry moves, with several small boys gyrating their hips and dancing around each other. In the background, shocked parents could be heard commenting about the suitability of the performance. (Photo: Screengrab)

China kindergarten principal sacked over pole dance show at school

Videos circulating on social media showed a scantily-clad dancer in hot pants shimmying up and down a pole to thumping...

4 Sept 2018 1:12 PM IST

The USD 50 billion corridor that connects Kashgar in western China with Gwadar port in Pakistan, spanning 3,000 kilometres, passes through Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. (Photo: ANI)

Pakistan at risk of debt distress due to CPEC: US senators

There are concerns that given Pakistan's growing Chinese debt, the same could happen at Gwadar Port in Pakistan.

4 Sept 2018 12:58 PM IST

This is about keeping Pakistan: first, safe; second, strong; third, prosperous; and maybe eventually all three at the same time.

Pakistan to elect new President, PTI's candidate expected to win

Outgoing President Mamnoon Hussain's tenure ends on September 8. He had declined for re-election to a second 5-year...

4 Sept 2018 12:37 PM IST

Japans weather agency has issued warnings about possible landslides, flooding and violent winds, as well as high tides, lightning and tornadoes in a swath of western Japan including the major cities of Osaka and Kyoto. (Photo: AFP)

Strongest in 25 years, typhoon Jebi hits Japan

Typhoon Jebi, packing winds of up to 216 kms per hour, made landfall in western Japan.

4 Sept 2018 12:18 PM IST

We want security for our country, Trump said. And we will have that at the same time, we have compassion, we want to keep families together. (Photo: AP)

Donald Trump warns Syria, Russia, Iran against Idlib 'tragedy'

UN and aid groups have warned that full assault on Idlib could spark humanitarian catastrophe not yet seen in Syria's...

4 Sept 2018 9:48 AM IST

Jalaluddin was an Afghan mujahideen commander fighting the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan in the 1980s with the help of the US and Pakistan. (Photo: AFP)

Afghan Taliban announces death of Haqqani network founder

Jalaluddin gained notoriety for his organisation and bravery, garnering attention from CIA and visit from US congressman...

4 Sept 2018 9:30 AM IST

The 30-year-old went missing in May, according to media reports, and a crime of passion was suspected as she had been pregnant and married to another man at the time. (Photo: File/Representational)

10 including children shot at apartment complex in California

The shooting happened on a hot holiday weekend in the city that is about 60 miles (96 km) east of Los Angeles.

3 Sept 2018 3:08 PM IST

Google and Facebook take the position that they are not bound by the Indian law; only the US law governs them.

Facebook 'terrorism' definition 'overly broad': UN expert

Facebook's definition equates all non-state groups that use violence in pursuit of any goals or ends to terrorist...

3 Sept 2018 2:44 PM IST

President Xi Jinping to cut Chinas auto tariffs.

No strings attached, says Xi Jinping on funding for vanity projects in...

Xi said plan, for which Beijing has pledged USD 126 bn, would help provide resources and facilities for Africa and...

3 Sept 2018 1:55 PM IST

Every year, the LGBT Mumbai Pride March brings new things to Mumbai.

Two Malaysian women caned for lesbian sex, incident condemned

The duo pleaded guilty last month to breaking Islamic laws and were sentenced to six strokes of the cane each and fined...

3 Sept 2018 1:52 PM IST

Shah Mehmood Qureshi

USD 300 million not aid, it's our money, should reimburse: Pak...

Mehmood Qureshi said the US in principle should pay back the money to Pak because it was spent for a common objective to...

3 Sept 2018 1:40 PM IST