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'North Korea cancelled meeting with Pence at the last minute'
Updated : 8 years ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 21 (ANI): United States Vice-President Mike Pence was scheduled to meet with the North Korean delegation during his visit to Pyeongchang for attending the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics earlier this month, but North Korea cancelled the meeting at the last
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Two Koreas can co-host Asian Games: N Korean IOC official
Updated : 8 years ago IST
Seoul [South Korea], Feb 21 (ANI): Chang Ung, the North Korean member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), said on Tuesday that it was "absolutely possible" for the two Koreas to jointly host the 2021 Asian Winter Games.
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Winter Olympics: Slovenia ice hockey player suspended for doping violation
Updated : 8 years ago IST
Wellington [New Zealand], Feb 20 (ANI): Slovenia men's ice hockey player Ziga Jeglic has been suspended for the remainder of the ongoing Pyeongchang Winter Olympics in Gold Coast after failing a drug test, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CSA) has said.
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Ivanka to get an elaborate welcome at Pyeongchang Winter Olympics
Updated : 8 years ago IST
Seoul [South Korea], Feb 20 (ANI): South Korea is reportedly preparing a lavish reception for Ivanka Trump's visit to the country when she arrives in Pyeongchang to attend the closing ceremony of Winter Olympics next week, according to officials.
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Russian Winter Olympics medallist charged with doping
Updated : 8 years ago IST
London [U.K.], Feb 19 (ANI): Russian curler Alexander Krushelnitsky, who won bronze at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, has been charged with doping offence after testing positive for a banned substance, confirms the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
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Winter Olympics: Skater Elise Christie taken to hospital after crash
Updated : 8 years ago IST
London [U.K.], Feb 18 (ANI): British short-track skater Elise Christie was taken to hospital after crashing out of the 1500m semi-final at the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics.
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Mood for inter-Korean summit not yet right: S Korean President
Updated : 8 years ago IST
Seoul [South Korea], Feb 18 (ANI): South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Sunday said that the general mood for a proposed inter-Korean summit with North Korea was "still not right".
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Winter Olympics: U.S. figure skating pair competes with heavy hearts
Updated : 8 years ago IST
Washington D.C. [U.S.A], Feb 15 (ANI): Following the news of Florida school shooting that left 17 dead, the U.S. skating pair performed with a heavy heart in the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics.
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Kim Jong-un impersonator creates stir at Winter Olympics
Updated : 8 years ago IST
Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], Feb 15 (ANI): The crowd who came to watch a unified Korean team play Japan at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics was left amazed when they saw North Korea leader Kim Jong-un made a surprise entry at the event.
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Prince Henrik, husband of Denmark queen, passes away
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Copenhagen [Denmark], Feb 14 (ANI): Prince Henrik, the husband of Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, passed away yesterday at 83, the press service of the Royal Danish House said in a statement on Wednesday.
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S Korea approves fund to support N Korea's Olympic bills
Updated : 8 years ago IST
Seoul [South Korea], Feb 14 (ANI): South Korea on Wednesday approved a government fund plan to support North Korea's participation in the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics.
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Japanese speed skater suspended from Winter Olympics
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Pyeongchang [South Korea], Feb 13 (ANI): Japanese short track speed skater Kei Saito has been kicked out of the Winter Olympics after a positive doping test.
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