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US, Japan, South Korea urge meaningful denuclearisation

Washington, June 20 (IANS) The US, Japan and South Korea Wednesday called for "meaningful" steps on denuclearisation by Pyong…

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  • Obama challenges Russia to agree to …
    Obama challenges Russia to agree to … Reuters - 1 hour 34 minutes ago

    By Roberta Rampton and Stephen Brown BERLIN (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama used a speech in Berlin on Wednesday to call on Russia to revive the push for a … More »

  • Actor James Gandolfini, star of 'The …
    Actor James Gandolfini, star of 'The … Reuters - 1 hour 44 minutes ago

    By Piya Sinha-Roy and Steve Gorman LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - James Gandolfini, the burly actor best known for his Emmy-winning portrayal of a conflicted New Jersey … More »

  • Afghan government to shun U.S. talks …
    Afghan government to shun U.S. talks … Reuters - 1 hour 47 minutes ago

    By Hamid Shalizi and Lesley Wroughton KABUL/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Revived Afghan peace talks hit their first roadblock on Wednesday, a day after they were … More »

  • Zimbabwean president, rivals favour … IANS - 1 hour 57 minutes ago

    Harare, June 20 (IANS) Zimbabwean president and his main political rivals in the coalition government have agreed to file an application at the Constitutional … More »

  • 30 killed as bus plunges into Peru  … IANS - 1 hour 57 minutes ago

    Lima, June 20 (IANS) At least 30 people were killed Wednesday when a passenger bus fell off 100 metres into a ravine in Peru's Chanchamayo province, Xinhua reported. … More »

  • Actor James Gandolfini, star of 'The …
    Actor James Gandolfini, star of 'The … Reuters - 2 hours 39 minutes ago

    LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actor James Gandolfini, best known for his Emmy-winning portrayal of a conflicted New Jersey mob boss in the acclaimed HBO cable television … More »

  • Four killed, 21 injured Iraq attack … IANS - 2 hours 53 minutes ago

    Baghdad, June 20 (IANS) At least four people were killed and 21 wounded in separate incidents of shooting and bomb attacks in Iraq Wednesday, the police said. … More »

  • North Korea repeats offer for nuclear …
    North Korea repeats offer for nuclear … Reuters - 3 hours ago

    By Ben Blanchard and Michael Martina BEIJING (Reuters) - A top North Korean diplomat repeated an offer for international talks on his country's disputed nuclear … More »

  • Sao Paulo, Rio revoke transport fare …
    Sao Paulo, Rio revoke transport fare … Reuters - 3 hours ago

    By Asher Levine and Tatiana Ramil SAO PAULO/FORTALEZA, Brazil (Reuters) - Brazil's two biggest cities agreed on Wednesday to revoke an increase in public … More »

  • U.S. cites Russia, China among worst … Reuters - 3 hours ago

    By Susan Heavey WASHINGTON (Reuters) - An annual U.S. State Department report on Wednesday cited Russia and China among the world's worst offenders in fighting … More »

  • Myanmar constitution likely to dash …
    Myanmar constitution likely to dash … Reuters - 3 hours ago

    By Jared Ferrie YANGON (Reuters) - Her adoring compatriots believe democracy champion Aung San Suu Kyi is destined to become Myanmar's next president. But don't bet … More »

  • Kerry calls Karzai over Taliban office … IANS - 3 hours ago

    Kabul, June 20 (IANS) US Secretary of State John Kerry called up Afghan President Hamid Karzai in a bid to defuse tensions over opening of a Taliban office in … More »

  • Bernanke says Fed likely to reduce bond …
    Bernanke says Fed likely to reduce bond … Reuters - 3 hours ago

    By Alister Bull and Pedro da Costa WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said on Wednesday the U.S. economy is expanding strongly enough for … More »

  • 12 rhino poachers jailed in Nepal IANS - 4 hours ago

    Kathmandu, June 20 (IANS) Twelve poachers of the one-horned rhinos have been sentenced to a jail term, ranging between 10 -15 years, and fined in Nepal. … More »

  • Brazil's protests: Not quite a 'Tropical …
    Brazil's protests: Not quite a 'Tropical … Reuters - 4 hours ago

    By Brian Winter SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Brazil's blossoming protest movement is a coming-of-age for what had been one of Latin America's most politically disengaged … More »

  • Deadly new coronavirus a "serious risk" …
    Deadly new coronavirus a "serious risk" … Reuters - 4 hours ago

    By Kate Kelland LONDON (Reuters) - The new Middle East coronavirus that has killed 38 people after emerging late last year is a serious risk in hospitals because it … More »

  • Greek coalition signals state TV deal …
    Greek coalition signals state TV deal … Reuters - 4 hours ago

    By Lefteris Papadimas and Renee Maltezou ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece's ruling party leaders have signalled they are moving towards a compromise on the restart of … More »

  • Liv Tyler to make TV debut IANS - 5 hours ago

    Los Angeles, June 20 (IANS) Actress Liv Tyler will be seen on the small screen with Justin Theroux in an adaptation of the 2011 novel "The Leftovers". … More »

  • President Xi, Obama summit was 'very … IANS - 6 hours ago

    Beijing, June 20 (IANS) The first summit between President Xi Jingping and his US counterpart Barack Obama held earlier this month proved very successful, Chinese … More »

  • Rihanna disappoints fans IANS - 6 hours ago

    London, June 20 (IANS) Pop star Rihanna left her fans upset after she reportedly turned up late by two hours for a gig in Birmingham. Her fans are said to have … More »