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North Korea will take part in next two Olympics: IOC

North Korea will take part in next two Olympics: IOC

Rediff.com31 Mar 2018

North Korea will take part in the next two Olympic Games in Japan and China, International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach said on Saturday after meeting North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang.

North Korea hold Greece in football friendly

North Korea hold Greece in football friendly

Rediff.com26 May 2010

North Korea forward Jong Tae-Se, dubbed the 'People's Wayne Rooney' by Asian media, scored twice for North Korea in a 2-2 draw with fellow World Cup finalists Greece in a friendly on Tuesday.

North Korea's Kim Jong-un is 'alive and well': Seoul

North Korea's Kim Jong-un is 'alive and well': Seoul

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

The report of Kim's illness started doing rounds following his absence at the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun in Pyongyang on the birthday of late state founder and his grandfather, Kim Il-sung, earlier this month.

US bombers fly close to North Korea amid tensions

US bombers fly close to North Korea amid tensions

Rediff.com24 Sep 2017

The US Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers from Guam, along with the force's F-15C Eagle fighter escorts from Okinawa, Japan, flew in international airspace over the waters east of North Korea

North Korea snaps peace pacts, hotline with South

North Korea snaps peace pacts, hotline with South

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

In an alarming development, North Korea on Friday cancelled all non-aggression pacts with South Korea and cut off a hotline with Seoul after the United Nations Security Council unanimously approved new sanctions on Pyongyang to punish it for its February 12 nuclear test.

North Korea conducts second nuclear test

North Korea conducts second nuclear test

Rediff.com25 May 2009

North Korea has confirmed conducting its second nuclear test. The test was conducted "as part of the measures to bolster up its nuclear deterrent for self-defence in every way," CNN quoted North Korea's Korean Central News Agency as saying. South Korea has convened an emergency meeting of its national security council to discuss the implications of the nuclear test.

North Korea is a criminal state, says US

North Korea is a criminal state, says US

Rediff.com16 Jun 2010

"North Korea is a criminal state. So this is another characteristic of where, rather than playing by any international rules that countries abide by, North Korea tries to steal its way forward rather than trying to do so through legal means," State Department spokesman P J Crowley said.

Japan, North Korea to clash in final

Japan, North Korea to clash in final

Rediff.com10 Nov 2006

Goalkeeper Akihiro Hayashi emerged the hero by saving two spot-kicks as Japan upset defending champions South Korea 3-2 in a sudden death tie-breaker to move into the final of the AFC Youth championship.

North Korea accuses US President Trump of declaring war

North Korea accuses US President Trump of declaring war

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

Tensions have dramatically risen on the Korean peninsula after North Korea early this month conducted its biggest nuclear test, which its state-run KCNA news agency described as a hydrogen bomb.

IMAGES: North Korea rocket launch FAILS

IMAGES: North Korea rocket launch FAILS

Rediff.com13 Apr 2012

Defying warnings from the international community, North Korea on Friday launched its long-range rocket but its neighbours say the rocket failed shortly after take-off.

North Korea 'could be great power' without nuclear weapons: Trump

North Korea 'could be great power' without nuclear weapons: Trump

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

Trump and Kim had their historic first meeting in Singapore last June, wherein they agreed on denuclearisation of North Korea.

North Korea cancels UN chief Ban Ki-moon's visit

North Korea cancels UN chief Ban Ki-moon's visit

Rediff.com20 May 2015

North Korea has abruptly cancelled United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon's visit a day before he was due to arrive.

North Korea test-fires ballistic missile; draws global ire

North Korea test-fires ballistic missile; draws global ire

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

North Korea on Wednesday test-fired a ballistic missile towards the Sea of Japan.

India U17 Team Gears Up for AFC U17 Asian Cup with International Friendlies

India U17 Team Gears Up for AFC U17 Asian Cup with International Friendlies

Rediff.com22 Mar 2026

The Indian U17 men's football team is set to play friendly matches against Thailand, Indonesia, and Korea Republic in Thailand as part of their preparations for the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026.

North Korea train toll 150

North Korea train toll 150

Rediff.com23 Apr 2004

A total of 1,850 houses were destroyed and 6,350 houses and 12 public buildings were damaged after two fuel trains collided.

Komal Kohar Wins Bronze At Asian Weightlifting Championships

Komal Kohar Wins Bronze At Asian Weightlifting Championships

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Komal Kohar secured a bronze medal for India in the women's 48kg weight class at the Asian Weightlifting Championships in Gandhinagar. She lifted a combined 177kg. Chinese Taipei dominated the event with a gold and silver finish.

Trump to meet North Korea's Kim Jong-un by May

Trump to meet North Korea's Kim Jong-un by May

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

The US president lauded the announcement on Twitter, writing "Great progress being made but sanctions will remain until an agreement is reached. Meeting being planned!"

How dangerous is a nuclear North Korea?

How dangerous is a nuclear North Korea?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2006

What does the Korean nuke test mean to India, Pakistan, the Korean peninsula and the world? Tell us!

China may send troops into North Korea: Report

China may send troops into North Korea: Report

Rediff.com9 Jan 2008

China, which has a formal, mutual defence alliance with North Korea, is apprehensive about the stability of Kim Jong-il's regime. The Asian giant is planning to send troops to North Korea in case the nuclear arsenal falls into the wrong hands due to political instability, according to a report in the Daily Telegraph.

Iran beat North Korea amid violent scenes

Iran beat North Korea amid violent scenes

Rediff.com30 Mar 2005

Iran beat North Korea 2-0 in Pyongyang in a match that ended with angry scenes on Wednesday to take the outright lead in their World Cup qualifying group.

Major, major conflict with North Korea possible, says Trump

Major, major conflict with North Korea possible, says Trump

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

In the most recent show of force, Pyongyang put its military might on display during a parade on April 15 marking the 105th birth anniversary of the country's founder Kim Il Sung, grandfather of present ruler Kim Jong Un.

Japan takes cover as North Korea launches another ballistic missile

Japan takes cover as North Korea launches another ballistic missile

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

This test fire is the second time in less than a month and followed the sixth and most powerful nuclear test by North Korea to date on September 3.

'Trump and his admin on same page over North Korea'

'Trump and his admin on same page over North Korea'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

There were reports that there was was dissent in the US President's regime over North Korea.

8 Weird Football Terms

8 Weird Football Terms

Rediff.com10 Jul 2026

As the sport's popularity spread across the world, it developed its own colourful language/expressions. From clever slang to bizarre nicknames, the game's changing culture has thrown up some rather unusual turn of phrase. Here are 8 of the strangest football terms ever used.

North Korea fires medium-range missile in latest test

North Korea fires medium-range missile in latest test

Rediff.com21 May 2017

The projectile took off on Sunday afternoon local time from a location near Pukchang.

PHOTOS: Meet North Korea's mystery woman

PHOTOS: Meet North Korea's mystery woman

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

Analysts say the disclosure of Kim Jong-un's marital status was aimed at sending the message that the 20-something Kim was mature and stable, someone people can relate to despite having only seven months of experience as leader following the death of his father in December.

US options on North Korea effective and overwhelming: Trump

US options on North Korea effective and overwhelming: Trump

Rediff.com16 Sep 2017

The US president's remarks came in response to the latest ballistic missile test conducted by North Korea on Friday.

Days of strategic patience with North Korea over, warns Trump

Days of strategic patience with North Korea over, warns Trump

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

Trump told reporters that US and South Korea are facing the threat of reckless and brutal regime of North Korea.

Denuclearisation of North Korea priority, not a regime change: White House

Denuclearisation of North Korea priority, not a regime change: White House

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

The State Department welcomed Germany's decision to downsize its diplomatic mission in Pyongyang and require North Korea to reduce its presence in Berlin.

Gilani denies links with North Korea's N-programme

Gilani denies links with North Korea's N-programme

Rediff.com26 Mar 2012

Amid global concerns over Pakistan's track record on nuclear non-proliferation, Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani on Monday said his country had no links with North Korea's atomic programme.

China's telephone diplomacy with North Korea

China's telephone diplomacy with North Korea

Rediff.com20 Dec 2011

Stepping up efforts to ensure trouble-free transition of power in North Korea following the death of its close ally Kim Jong Il, China on Tuesday launched telephone diplomacy to highlight the need for maintaining peace and stability in the Stalinist state.

Is North Korea behind ransomware attack?

Is North Korea behind ransomware attack?

Rediff.com16 May 2017

PIO finds similarities between WannaCry code and other tools created by Lazarus Group in the past.

North Korea will regret N-test: US

North Korea will regret N-test: US

Rediff.com10 Oct 2006

The Bush administration has said Kim Jong II, leader of North Korea, will "rue the day" he made the decision to go in for the nuclear tests as it (the US) is looking for ways to make it "very costly" for Pyongyang.

US and Japan discuss North Korea nuclear test

US and Japan discuss North Korea nuclear test

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

United States President Barack Obama and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe pledged to work together to garner the international community against the nuclear tests carried out by North Korea early this week.

North Korea agrees to shut missile site, says Moon

North Korea agrees to shut missile site, says Moon

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

Kim said that his meeting with Moon would serve as a "historic chance" for the Korean people, who want to see the strengthening of inter-Korean relations.

Trump, Xi agree North Korea must stop its provocations

Trump, Xi agree North Korea must stop its provocations

Rediff.com12 Aug 2017

The two leaders spoke over phone to discuss the escalating tension after Kim threatened the US this week to fire missiles at Guam, a US island territory, after the US sponsored a resolution imposing new economic sanctions on Pyongyang over its missile and nuclear weapons programmes.

North Korea to send 22 athletes for Winter Olympics in South Korea

North Korea to send 22 athletes for Winter Olympics in South Korea

Rediff.com20 Jan 2018

The IOC said in a statement that the North and South have agreed to march under a single flag at the opening ceremony and would field a united team in the women's ice hockey.

UNSC expands sanctions on North Korea

UNSC expands sanctions on North Korea

Rediff.com17 Apr 2012

Strongly condemning the attempted rocket launch by North Korea, the United Nations Security Council on Monday took steps to tighten sanctions against the country, ordering new "entities and items" to be added to the sanctions list.

North Korea no longer a nuclear threat to US: Trump

North Korea no longer a nuclear threat to US: Trump

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

Trump also said in a separate tweet that North Korea is 'no longer' the US' 'biggest and most dangerous problem', telling Americans and the rest of the world they can 'sleep well tonight!'