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South Korea deploys two warships with missile-defense systems on east and west coasts

South Korea has decided to deploy two warships with missile-defense systems, one day after North Korea apparently moved a missile…

12 years ago

Thane building collapse kills at least 34 people in India

A building collapse has killed at least 34 people in Thane, near Indian city of Mumbai, officials say. Dozens are…

12 years ago

Nikkei 225 reaches highest level since 2008

Japan's stock market has reached its highest level since 2008, after a recent central bank stimulus plan raised hope of…

12 years ago

Francois Hollande faces financial scandal as his campaign treasurer invested in offshore companies

France’s President Francois Hollande is facing a financial scandal after it emerged that his former Socialist Party treasurer Jean-Jacques Augier…

12 years ago

Cyprus initial bailout plan was not smart, says ECB President Mario Draghi

ECB President Mario Draghi has said the initial plan to make small savers pay for the Cyprus bailout was "not…

12 years ago

North Korea shifts mid-range missile that could target US mainland

North Korea has shifted a missile with "considerable range" to its east coast, South Korea's Foreign Minister Kim Kwan-jin has…

12 years ago

German economy slows to “near stagnation” in March 2013

The German economy slowed to "near stagnation" in March 2013, while France's recorded its biggest contraction for four years, according…

12 years ago

Bank of Japan to expand country’s money supply to stimulate economy growth

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) has announced it will dramatically expand the country's money supply, as it tries to stimulate…

12 years ago

Connecticut approves gun control measures in response to Newtown shooting

Connecticut lawmakers have approved gun control measures, which campaigners say are the strictest in America, following December Sandy Hook massacre. The…

12 years ago

North Korea Army receives approval to launch merciless nuclear attack against US

North Korea has announced today that its army had received final approval to launch “merciless” nuclear strikes against the US.…

12 years ago