Fresh sanctions against N Korea: A serious mistake by US

The US is unwittingly proving to the North Korean leadership that its experimentation with transparency was unwise, says B Raman The United States is committing a serious mistake in imposing fresh......

China calls for 'calm' after N Korea's rocket failure

China, a key ally of North Korea, on Friday called for "calm and restraint" from the international community after Pyongyang's failed rocket launch drew strong condemnation from the United States......

Living next to a crazy dictator

In Seoul, Nikhil Lakshman discovers, fears about North Korea and its bizarre ways are never far away.Like India, South Korea has an irrational neighbour who has not yet come to terms with the......

N Korea's missile launch plan "highly provocative": US

The United States on Friday slammed as "highly provocative" North Korea's plan to launch a long-range rocket next month to put a satellite into orbit, in violation of its international obligations.......

Shon Wan Ho, Li Xuerui clinch India Open titles

Olympic-bound shuttler Shon Wan Ho of Korea showcased a stunning display of true grit to shock defending champion Lee Chong Wei in the summit clash and clinch his maiden Super Series title, at the......

India Open: Saina, Jayaram, Kashyap, Neha sail into 2nd round

Ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal notched up a comfortable straight-game victory over Hong Kong's Pui Yin Yip to start her India Open Super Series campaign on a positive note, in New Delhi, on......

Saina cruises, Jwala-Ponnappa lose

Ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal crossed the first hurdle with a straight-game victory but India overall had a bitter-sweet day at the Asia Badminton Championship at Qingdao, China on Wednesday.......

Indian shuttlers hoping to garner points from ABC

With just two tournaments left for Olympic qualification, Indian contenders for the London Games are looking to rake up ranking points at the Asian Badminton Championships, beginning in Qingdao,......

WC Qualifiers: North Korea shock Japan

North Korea beat Japan 1-0 in a tempestuous World Cup qualifier on Tuesday, the result largely academic with the visiting Blue Samurai already through to the final qualifying round for 2014. Pak......