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Japan presses for specific denuclearisation of North Korea
Japan on Sunday asked North Korea to take specific actions to ensure denuclearisation.As reported by Japan Times, during a two-day summit in Fukushima Prefecture Japan asked North Korea to comply with the sanctions imposed on its nuclear and missile missions by the United Nations.In the joint declaration released after the gathering in the port city of Iwaki, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and leaders from 14 Pacific island nations expressed "deep concern" over the North evading international sanctions by transferring cargoes at sea.They further called on North Korea to take concrete actions in accordance with the mandate of the United Nations Security Council resolutions and pledged to pressurise the country in giving up their nuclear arms.They also highlighted the need for a "peaceful and diplomatic resolution toward complete, verifiable and irreversible dismantlement of all weapons of mass destruction including biological and chemical weapons, and ballistic missiles as well as related ..
Sri Lanka suggests two-state solution for Israel-Palestine conflict
Sri Lanka called for a two-state solution to end an on-going war between Israel and Palestine in Gaza.As reported by Colombo Page on Saturday, Sri Lanka suggested a two-state theory at a special session of the United Nations Human Rights Council and called for a dialogue-based solution.Sri Lanka's Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva Ambassador A.L.A. Azeez, while delivering a statement on behalf of the Government of Sri Lanka, emphasised on focusing on the security of all civilians in the conflict-ridden territory as he said that civilian's human rights must be upheld and be protected at all times."We take this opportunity to call for an end to violence and violation of the right to life and dignity of all persons as well as respect for the International Law, "Ambassador Azeez said.He rallied for the need of dialogue to help solve the crises at hand and ensure peace to civilians.The ambassador further showed his faith in diplomacy and political leadership who ...
Three Palestinians wounded in Monday protests die: Gaza ministry
Three Palestinians have died from their wounds days after being shot by Israeli troops during protests in the Gaza Strip, the territory's health ministry said today. Their deaths bring to 62 the total number of Palestinians killed by Israeli gunfire on Monday, when thousands of Palestinians protested as the US officially moved its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. The three men were 20-year-old Mohammed Mazen Alyan, 58-year-old Moein Abdel-Hamid Al-Saai, and 21-year-old Ahmed Samara, the Hamas-run ministry said in a statement. The ministry said Alyan was wounded east of the Al-Bureij refugee camp, while other medical sources reported Al-Saai was wounded to the east of Gaza City. Samara was wounded east of Jabalia, in the north of the enclave. Since March 30, Palestinians have been marching to demand the right to return to their homes in territory seized by Israel in the 1948 war surrounding the creation of the Jewish state. A total of 119 Palestinians have since been killed by ...
Police, rebels among 7 killed in Chechnya church attack
An attack on an Orthodox church today in the mainly Muslim southern Russian republic of Chechnya killed two policemen and a civilian and left four rebels dead, officials said. "According to early information, two policemen in charge of security at the church ... and a civilian were killed," the officials said. They added that "four rebels have been eliminated" while two other policemen were hurt. They also indicated a knife and a gun were found on the attackers behind the assault targeting the Archangel Michael church in central Grozny, and said police had prevented "more serious consequences and a larger number of victims." Chechen President Ramzan Kadyrov had earlier told Russian news agencies that rebels acting "on the orders of a Western country" were seeking "to take believers hostage" in a troubled republic where Russia has fought two fierce wars with separatists over the past 20 years. After the first 1994-1996 conflict the region became increasingly Islamicised and the unrest .
Chetak Corps' enageged in exercise 'Gandiv Vijay' in Rajasthan
Thousands of soldiers with war fighting equipment of South Western Command's Chetak corps are engaged in intensive training in Mahajan field firing ranges of Rajasthan under exercise 'Gandiv Vijay'. The exercise, which began two months ago, will conclude on May 23, a senior official said. "The Chetak Corps of the Command are currently carrying out an exercise in the Mahajan field firing ranges close to Suratgarh to validate their operational plans for last two months," defence spokesperson Lt Col Manish Ojha said. The exercise involves multi-mode mobilisation from dispersed locations to the time and place of decision in a terrain orchestrated on the lines of operational responsibility of the formation. "The participating formations will carry out synergistic employment of long-range vectors along with the infantry and mechanised forces and the air arm to achieve a decisive victory," he said.
2 groups of Nigerians clash, indulge in stone pelting
Two groups of Nigerians got into a fight and indulged in stone pelting in south Delhi's Neb Sarai, the police said today. Two men were detained last night in connection with the incident, but after no formal complaint was received from either sides, they were let off, they said. It was found that they were fighting over one group using foul language for the other. Later, they started throwing stones at each other, the police said. After police were informed last night, they rushed to the spot and pacified the situation. Policemen were deployed in the area to ensure that the situation does not get out of hand. In another incident in west Delhi, two Muslim families had a minor fight with each other on the issue of some interpretation of some preaching, the police said today. However, there was no formal complaint received on the issue and both the families were counselled.
N Korean vice-foreign minister makes surprise visit to China
North Korean vice-foreign minister Choe Hui-chol on Saturday made a surprise visit to Beijing on Saturday, ahead of the much anticipated summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un next month.Choe, who is also a diplomat responsible for Southeast Asian affairs, was whisked away by his country's embassy officials to an undisclosed location upon his arrival at the Beijing Capital International Airport, Yonhap news agency reported.The North Korean vice-foreign minister's visit to China comes after Kim visited Dalian in the country's northwest last week and met with Chinese President Xi Jinping.The North Korean leader also visited Beijing in March.Also, Choe's visit comes after North Korea called off the scheduled high-level talks with South Korea and further threatened to call off the summit talks with the US in Singapore on June 12.Pyongyang blamed the ongoing South Korea-US joint air combat drills called 'Max Thunder' and comments related to ...
Civic volunteer found dead
Police today recovered the body of a woman in the early hours today from her apartment at Kaikhali area in northern parts of the city. A senior police officer said, the blood soaked body of 30-year old Shampa Das, bearing multiple injury marks, was found in the morning after breaking open the locked apartment by cops. They were alerted by neighbours. She worked as a civic volunteer of West Bengal police. Her husband was found in injured condition and has been admitted to a local hospital. He was not in a position to speak, the officer said adding he too had been working as a civic volunteer with Bidhannagar police commissionerate. Investigators were probing multiple angles including loot in the murder, the officer said. The job of a civic volunteer is to assist the police in manning traffic and other routine work.
Police kill 4 gunmen who raided Orthodox church in Chechnya
Chechnya's leader says four gunmen who attacked a Russian Orthodox church in the mostly Muslim province have been killed by security forces and one policeman has died. Ramzan Kadyrov says the gunmen attempted to take people hostages inside the Archangel Michael Church on Saturday. He says in remarks carried by Russian news agencies that he personally oversaw a special operation in which the assailants were killed. Kadyrov says a police officer was fatally wounded in the confrontation and a churchgoer was wounded. Past attacks in Chechnya have involved radical Islamist rebels. The Kremlin has relied on Kadyrov to stabilize Chechnya after two separatist wars. He has used generous federal subsidies and his feared security forces to crush the Islamist rebellion, but violent clashes still happen occasionally in the region.
FIR registered over attack in Quetta FC office
A First Information Report (FIR) was registered on Saturday at a counter-terrorism department police station over the foiled terrorist attack at the Frontier Corps (FC) Madadgar Centre in Quetta.The police said that the FIR has been registered under the name of an FC constable, Abdul Shakoor, just a day after the attack took place, Geo TV reported."The case includes sections on murder, attempted murder and anti-terrorism," police said.On Thursday, five suspected terrorists tried to ram an explosive-laden vehicle into the security premises of the FC Madadgar Centre.Following this, security personnel sprung into action and gunned down the terrorists. A motorway police officer, Mohammad Idrees, who was wounded in the gunfire, succumbed to his injuries on Friday.According to eyewitnesses, they heard multiple explosions and sounds of sporadic gunfire.The area where the attack took place is mostly residential, with a few government buildings located in the vicinity.As per a statement issued
Will carry out more attacks during Ramadan, says Taliban
Despite Afghan President Ashraf Ghani appealing to terrorists to not plot suicide attacks during Ramadan, the Taliban has vowed to carry out more such attacks during the period.In a statement, Taliban spokesperson Zabiullah Mujahid was quoted by Daily Times Pakistan as saying, "Islam's major battles were fought in Ramazan like the Jang-e-Badr and the Conquest of Mecca. So we will step up operations against the invaders and their backers."The statement came after at least eight persons were killed and 45 others were wounded in three back to back explosions at a cricket stadium in the eastern Afghan city of Jalalabad of Nangarhar province on Friday evening.The blasts exploded in the jam-packed stadium at around 11 pm (local time) on Friday evening as the spectators had gathered to watch a local "Ramadan Cup" match, the provincial governor's office said on Saturday, according to Geo TV.The match was a part of a cricket tournament held between local teams to mark Ramadan, the holy month ..
Cadre of MDMK, Naam Tamizhar Katchi clash at Tiruchi airport
Supporters of MDMK Chief Vaiko and Naam Tamizhar Katchi Supremo Seeman clashed at the airport here today forcing the police to intervene and disperse them. The cadre from both sides began attacking one another with flag poles, leaving a member of Naam Tamizhar Katchi unconscious and a few others were injured, police said adding the clash broke out after both the groups raised slogans in support of their respective leaders. Police intervened and separated the groups that had gathered at the airport to welcome their leaders who arrived here by the same flight, they said. No arrests have been made so far, they added.
Assam Rifles role in protecting North East vital: Rijiju
Union minister Kiren Rijiju today said the Assam Rifles plays a significant role by providing security to the northeastern region which is important due to its strategic location. The minister of state (MoS) for home affairs while speaking at the attestation parade at the Assam Rifles Training Centre and School at Sukhovi in Dimapur highlighted the antecedents of the Assam Rifles as the oldest paramilitary force of the country and its diversified role ranging from security to providing welfare, and developmental assistance to the people. Appreciating the role played by Assam Rifles in ensuring security, peace and development of the northeastern region, Rijiju complimented the Assam Rifles for their professional commitment and excellence, which he said, has been aptly illustrated by the laurels and the gallantry awards won by the force. The MoS also asked the personnel to keep up the good name of the force keep the Assam Rifles flag flying high in the true spirit of it .
Palestinians: 2 wounded from Israeli border fire have died
Gaza's health ministry says two Palestinians have died days after they were shot and wounded by Israeli gunfire during border protests. The ministry says today the two, aged 20 and 58 respectively, had been in critical condition. The two were shot on Monday, when Israeli troops killed 59 Palestinians in what turned out to be the deadliest day of cross-border violence in recent years. It marked the climax of weeks of mass protests at the border with Israel. Hamas, the Islamic militant group that rules Gaza, says it aims to relax an Israeli-Egyptian blockade on the territory through the protests. Since the demonstrations began March 30, more than 110 Palestinians have been killed and more than 2,500 wounded by live fire, according to the Health Ministry.
Police seizes 90 unauthorised vehicles in Hyderabad
In an operation led by Hyderabad's Cyberabad police division, a total of 90 unauthorised vehicles were seized on Saturday.According to police authorities, a search operation was launched to seize unauthorized vehicles near Prem Nagar in the Miyapur area of the city."After checking 500 residencies, the police force was able to seize 62 two-wheelers, 26 autorickshaws and two four wheelers for not carrying and maintaining proper documents," said Cyberabad Deputy Commissioner of Police A. Venkateshwar Rao.About 220 police personnel were involved in the search and seize operations.
Afghan President Ghani condemns deadly Jalalabad blasts
Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani on Saturday strongly claimed the deadly suicide blasts at the Jalalabad cricket stadium, which claimed eight lives.In a statement, President Ghani said that the militants "continue their enmity with the cultural and religious values of Afghanistan by carrying out such attacks," Khaama Press reported.He also lambasted at the terrorists saying that "carrying out such attacks during the holy month of Ramadan proves that they are enemies of humanity and are not true believers in any religion or faith."At least eight persons were killed and 45 others were wounded in three back to back explosions at a cricket stadium in the eastern Afghan city of Jalalabad of Nangarhar province on Friday evening, confirmed the Afghan officials on Saturday.The blasts exploded in the jam-packed stadium at around 11 pm (local time) on Friday evening as the spectators had gathered to watch a local "Ramadan Cup" match, the provincial governor's office said, according to Geo ...
Constable allegedly commits suicide in MP
A 40-year old police constable allegedly committed suicide while on duty in Datia district today. Constable Kishan Singh shot himself with his service rifle around 12.30 pm, said Superintendent of Police Mayank Awasthi. Singh was on security duty at the office of the Special Armed Force when he allegedly shot himself. He died on the spot, the SP said, adding that further probe was on.
Explosive materials found after gun-battle with Naxals
Security forces recovered a huge cache of explosive materials following a gun-fight with the Naxals in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district, police said today. The encounter took place yesterday when a joint team of the police's Special Task Force, District Reserve Guard and CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) of the CRPF was out on an anti-Naxal operation, said Sukma Superintendent of Police Abhishek Meena. While the team was cordoning off Tumirpad forests, Naxals opened fire on them, Meena said. The area around 500 km away from Raipur. After a prolonged gun-battle, the Maoists fled, the SP said. Four steel tiffin boxes, 12 gelatin rods, urea, 20 detonators, cordex wires, batteries and gunpowder were found from the spot, he said. All this material is used to make improvised explosive devices (IEDs) by the Naxals. A team of 'military battalion no 1' of the Maoists led by company commander Nagesh, which operates mostly in south Sukma, was involved in the encounter, ...
8 killed in explosions at Afghanistan stadium
At least eight people have been killed and 45 others wounded in three back-to-back explosions during a cricket match at a sports stadium in Afghanistan's Nangarhar province, officials said.
No visas for S. Korean journalists to cover nuclear site closure
South Korean journalists may not be allowed to cover the closure of Pyongyang's nuclear test site, as the North Korean government has not accepted their visa applications, media reported on Saturday. This comes less than a week after they were reportedly invited.