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N.Korea rejects UN sanctions, defends nuclear programme
North Korea on Sunday rejected the latest sanctions imposed on it by the UN Security Council (UNSC) and reiterated its intention of further developing its nuclear deterrence programme.
N Korea slams new UN sanctions as an "act of war": state media
North Korea today slammed the latest UN sanctions imposed on it over the country's widely-condemned intercontinental ballistic missile tests, describing the move as an "act of war". "We fully reject the latest UN sanctions... as a violent breach of our republic's sovereignty and an act of war that destroys the peace and stability of the Korean peninsula and a wider region," Pyongyang's foreign ministry said in a statement carried by the state-run KCNA news agency.
'There's a war coming', warns US Marine Corps Gen
United States Marine Corps commandant General Robert Neller warned Norway-based U.S. troops to be prepared for a coming war."I hope I'm wrong, but there's a war coming. You're in a fight here, an informational fight, a political fight, by your presence," Fox News reported, citing Gen. Neller as saying.The commandant was referring to Russia and the Pacific theatre as the next major areas of conflict, predicting a "big-ass fight" in the future.Russia has reportedly warned neighbouring Norway that its decision to accommodate a new unit of US Marines to the end of 2018 could hurt relations.Endorsing Gen. Neller's views, Marine Corps Sergeant Major Ronald Green added, "Just remember why you're here. They're watching. Just like you watch them, they watch you. We've got 300 Marines up here; we could go from 300 to 3,000 overnight. We could raise the bar."Neller's visit comes amid tensions between Russia and NATO allies.
US to provide lethal weapons to Ukraine
United States will provide lethal weapons to Ukraine to help it fight Russian-backed separatists.The US was going to provide Ukraine with "enhanced defensive capabilities as part of our effort to help Ukraine build its long-term defense capacity, to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity, and to deter further aggression," CNN reported, citing the State Department as saying, in a statement.The weapons include American-made Javelin anti-tank missiles.The US-backed Ukrainian government has long sought the weapons for its fight against Russia-backed separatists in eastern Ukraine that has killed more than 10,000 people since April 2014, according to the reports.The US decision to supply Ukraine with anti-tank weapons meant that the United States "is clearly pushing [Ukraine] to new bloodshed," said Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov.The move comes when there is a slight increase in clashes between Ukrainian soldiers and Russian-backed separatists.Earlier this week, .
Saudi-led coalition airstrike kills 10 in Yemen: officials
Yemeni tribal officials say a Saudi- led coalition airstrike has killed at least 10 people and wounded 25 others in the capital, Sanaa. The officials said Saturday's airstrike targeted a gathering of tribesmen supporting Shiite rebels, known as Houthis. They spoke on condition of anonymity fearing reprisals. The Saudi-led coalition has been at war with the Iranian-allied Houthis, who control the capital, since March 2015. It imposed a blockade on the impoverished country when the conflict began. The coalition eased the blockade on the key Red Sea port of Hodeida in November. Rebel-held Hodeida, a vital lifeline for Yemenis, received on Saturday its first commercial oil shipment in 50 days. Yemen's stalemated war has killed more than 10,000 civilians, displaced 3 million and crippled the country's health system.
Russia slams US decision to sell arms to Ukraine
Russia on Saturday said that the US decision to sell lethal weapons to Ukraine will lead to "new bloodshed".
Senior Congress leader holds rebels responsible for defeat of
Senior Congress leader and eight- time MLA Kaul Singh today held rebels responsible for the defeat of some of the stalwarts in the recently concluded assembly polls in the state. Speaking with mediapersons here, Singh, who was defeated in the contest for the seat of Drang in Mandi district, said that even the former chief minister Prem Kumar Dhumal and the state BJP chief suffered defeats and added that most of the BJP candidates with non-RSS backgrounds lost. "Had I won the elections, it would have been my last elections but under the changed circumstances, my political future will be decided by the party and the people of Drang constituency," Singh said. He said there were several reasons for the defeat of the big guns but rebels fielded in constituencies of some senior leaders and shortage of funds were the main ones. On the contrary, the BJP had no dearth of money and other resources, he added.
Gazan dies of wounds from Israel border clash: ministry
A Palestinian died today after being wounded by Israeli fire during a protest on the Gaza border against US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital, the health ministry said. Sharaf Shalash, 28, sustained bullet wounds last Sunday during a demonstration east of Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip, ministry spokesman Ashraf al-Qudra said. His death brings to 11 the number of Palestinians killed since US President Donald Trump announced on December 6 that he would recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital and move the US embassy there from Tel Aviv. Nine protesters have died in clashes with Israeli troops, two of them yesterday. Two others were killed in an Israeli air strike on Gaza earlier in the month. Shalash and the two Palestinians killed yesterday were buried today, in Gaza City, Beit Hanun and Jabalia. After the Shalash funeral in Jabalia, Palestinians went to the border with Israel where they threw stones at soldiers, who responded with tear gas and live ...
NIA summons Geelani's younger son in terror funding case
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has issued summons to Hurriyat separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani's younger son Naseem Geelani, asking him to come to Delhi for questioning in connection with its ongoing probe into terror funding by Pakistan-based terrorist groups to stoke unrest in the Kashmir valley.
Rs 18 lakh looted from NRI couple at Vadodara railway station
Cash and jewellery worth Rs 18.25 lakh was looted from a Non-Resident Indian couple at Vadodara railway station late last night, police said. The couple, 74-year-old Raghuvir Agrawal and his wife, were waiting on platform number one to board the Delhi-bound Rajdhani Express. Agrawal, who is wheelchair-bound, told police that someone snatched his purse while he was awaiting the train's arrival. The purse contained US dollars, two passports and gold and diamond jewellery, police said. A porter chased the thief but the latter managed to get away, police said. NI Pandya, Sub-Inspector of the railway police said that a First Information Report had been registered and police teams were scouring CCTV footage from the station to nab the thief. Police said that the couple, who have settled in the United States of America, had come to the city some time ago and were staying in the Gotri locality of Vadodara.
British envoy's cable put China's Tiananmen crackdown toll at 10,000
The Chinese Army crackdown on the 1989 Tiananmen Square pro-democracy demonstrations killed at least 10,000 people, according to newly-released British diplomatic cable.
Pranab bats for spiritualism to strengthen society, state
Former Indian President Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday called for strong spiritual foundations to strengthen the society and state.
Cow smuggler arrested in Alwar
The Rajasthan Police on Saturday intercepted a truck carrying eight cows in Alwar district's Ramgarh area, and arrested one smuggler.However, two smugglers managed to flee away due to low visibility and after firing several rounds at the police.The police recovered eight cows, including two dead ones, from the seized truck.Medical inquiry of the injured and post-mortem of the deceased cows are being done."The police got information that cow smugglers were coming from Chikani side last night. Police blocked the road based on the information. A truck consisting of cows went ahead after the blockade team of policemen tried to stop it. The police arrested a cow smuggler after the truck got trapped in the fields along the road," SHO Ajit Singh said.The police is questioning the arrested person.
3 killed as Pak violates ceasefire in J-K's Keri
Two civilians and an Army officer lost their lives and one other got injured when Pakistan on Saturday violated ceasefire at around 12Pakistani troops resorted to unprovoked and indiscriminate shelling and firing when 120 Infantry Brigade, Batallion Area was on patrol, after which the Indian Army retaliated.Earlier on December 21, Pakistan violated ceasefire at around 5:50 pm in the evening in the Naushera sector of Jammu and Kashmir along the LoC.Last month, the ceasefire was violated in Naushera sector itself, which continued for an hour.Further details are awaited.
3 soldiers killed as Pakistan violates LoC ceasefire
Three Indian Army soldiers, including a major, were killed and another soldier injured on Saturday in a ceasefire violation by the Pakistan Army on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district.
Army Major, 3 soldiers killed in Pak firing along LoC
Pakistani troops opened fire on an Indian Army patrol, killing a Major and three soldiers, along the Line of Control (LoC) in Keri sector of Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district today, officials said. The firing took place around 1215 hours, an Army officer said. In the sudden firing, an Army Major and three soldiers were killed, the officer said. Indian troops were retaliating effectively, the officer said. Further details are awaited, he added.
Army's 77 Mountain Brigade celebrates 75th Raising Day
The Army's 77 Mountain Brigade also known as 'Chindits' today celebrated its 75th Raising Day Platinum Jubilee at its Counter Insurgency training center at Harchura near Balipara in Sonitpur district. Inaugurating the programme, General Officer Commanding (GOC) of Red Horn Division Maj Gen P S Behl said the Brigade was established during the World War-II on June 10, 1942 at Sagar in the state Madhya Pradesh by the legendary Brig Orde Wintage. The Chindits, known officially as the Long Range Penetration Groups, were special operations units of the British and Indian armies, which saw action in 19431944, during the Buram Campaign of World War-II. Chindit is a corrupted form of the Burmese mythical beast Chinth or Chinthay, statues of which guard Buddhist temples. The first Chindit unit, the 77th Indian Infantry Brigade, was gradually formed in the area around Jhansi in the summer of 1942. To commemorate the momentous occasion numerous events were spread over two days ...
Tribals in Manipur protest lobbing of hand grenade
Tribals in Manipur's Ukhrul district staged a protest against the lobbing of a hand grenade on Friday night in the heart of the district headquarters, officials said on Saturday.
Terror inputs puts securitymen on alert in border areas in Punjab
Security agencies were put on high alert in border areas of Punjab on Saturday after intelligence inputs on infilteration of terrorists into Indian territory from neighbouring Pakistan, informed sources said.
Melbourne car attack man on 18 attempted murder charges
An Afghan refugee accused of ploughing his car into pedestrians in Melbourne was charged with 18 counts of attempted murder today, as police vowed a boosted presence over the Christmas period. Saeed Noori, who has a history of drug abuse and mental problems, allegedly drove his car through a busy downtown intersection on Thursday, careering into tourists and shoppers. His motive is not clear, although police allege he made "utterances" to them about voices, dreams and the "poor treatment of Muslims" after his arrest. No link to any terrorist group has been found. "A 32-year-old man has been charged with 18 counts of attempted murder and one count of conduct endangering life," Victoria state police said in a statement, citing Thursday's attack. Broadcaster ABC said Noori did not apply for bail when he appeared in court on Saturday, putting his head in his hands and becoming emotional when he saw his mother weeping during the short hearing. The magistrate ordered a ...