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N Korea denounces US' statement on human rights abuses
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Pyongyang [North Korea], May 12 (ANI): North Korea on Saturday came down heavily on the recent statement made by the US on human rights abuses in the reclusive state, claiming it was "nothing but a sophistry" and an attempt to "tarnish" Pyongyang's image.
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N Korea says it fired long-range missiles under 'command' of Kim Jong-un
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Pyongyang [North Korea], May 10 (ANI): North Korea on Friday said it conducted long-range missile drills from the western military units under the command of 'Senior leader', apparently referring to Kim Jong-un.
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US won't intervene if Seoul provides food aid to N Korea: White House
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA], May 9 (ANI): The United States would not intervene in Seoul's move to provide food aid to North Korea, the White House said on Wednesday, despite the recent firing of projectiles by Pyongyang last week.
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US envoy for North Korea Stephen Biegun arrives in Seoul
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Seoul [South Korea], May 8 (ANI): United States Special Representative for North Korea Stephen Biegun arrived in Seoul on Wednesday to hold talks with his South Korean counterpart Lee Do-hoon.
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Pompeo links Putin-Kim summit with North Korea's weapon tests
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Pyongyang [North Korea], May 06 (ANI): North Korea tested missiles and rocket launchers after its leader Kim Jong-un's recent meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, indicated US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Monday.
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North Korea denounces South Korea, US joint military exercises
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Pyongyang [North Korea], May 05 (ANI): North Korea on Sunday denounced South Korea and the Unites States joint military exercises, saying it "destroys peace and stability in the Korean peninsula"
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Kim Jong-un supervises "strike drill" of defense units
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Pyongyang [North Korea], May 5 (ANI): A day after North Korea fired unidentified short-range projectiles into the East Sea, their leader Kim Jong-un supervised the "strike drill" of defence units to test their performance, state media reported.
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North Korea fires unidentified short-range missile
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Pyongyang [North Korea], May 4 : North Korea on Saturday fired an unidentified short-range missile from its east coast town of Wonsan, said the South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS).
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US pledged to pay for Warmbier's release but never did: John bolton
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], Apr 28 (ANI): United States National Security advisor John Bolton on Sunday confirmed that his country had pledged to pay North Korea for US-student Otto Warmbier's release but never paid the USD 2 million Pyongyang demanded.
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N. Korean media reiterates call for self-reliance amid stalled talks with
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Pyongyang [North Korea], Apr 28 (ANI): Amid stalled talks with the United States over sanctions relief, North Korean media outlets have reiterated call for creating a self-supporting national economy.
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N Korea calls for strengthened ties with S Korea despite US pressure
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Pyongyang [North Korea], Apr 27 (ANI): Marking the first anniversary of the Panmunjom summit, North Korea on Saturday appealed to South Korea to strengthen inter-Korean ties while ignoring pressure from the United States.
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Kim invites Putin to visit North Korea, invitation 'readily accepted'
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Pyongyang [North Korea], Apr 26 (ANI): North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on Thursday extended an invitation to his Russian counterpart to visit North Korea at "a convenient time" and the invitation was "readily accepted", state media reported.
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