3 killed in Japan mass stabbing

Tokyo (IANS) One female student and a man were killed and 16 others injured in a mass stabbing spree in the Japanese city of Kawasaki on Tuesday, police said, adding the attacker after the incident turned the knife on himself and died.
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Iran urges Trump to show real intentions with actions

Tehran (IANS) Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Tuesday said that, "actions - not words" will show the intentions of US President Donald Trump and reiterated that Tehran was not seeking nuclear weapons.

Zarif's…

Trump willing to Iran talks, hints at Japan mediation

Tokyo (IANS) Visiting US President Donald Trump said here on Monday that he was willing to talk to Iran to ease the ongoing tensions between the two nations, while highlighting the mediation role Japan could play in the process.

"I know…

N. Korea calls US NSA Bolton 'war maniac'

Seoul (IANS) North Korea sharply criticized US National Security Advisor John Bolton on Monday, calling him a "war maniac" and a "security destruction advisor" as he accused Pyongyang of violating UN Security Council (UNSC) resolutions…

Trump still has 'confidence' in N. Korean leader

Tokyo (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Sunday reiterated his "confidence" in North Korean leader Kim Jong-un despite Pyongyang launching missile tests earlier this month.

"North Korea fired off some small weapons, which disturbed…

Khan phones, Modi says terror has to end for peace

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi told his Pakistani counterpart Imran Khan on Sunday that creating trust and an environment free of terrorism were a must to foster peace and prosperity in the region.

Modi made the…

US will send 1,500 more troops to Middle East: Trump

Washington (IANS) US President Donald Trump said on Friday that his country will send about 1,500 additional troops to the Middle East amid escalating tension with Iran.

Trump told reporters at the White House that the extra deployment, which…

Trump calls up Modi, to meet at G-20 summit

New Delhi (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Friday called up Prime Minister Narendra Modi to congratulate him on his election victory and the two leader agreed to meet at the upcoming G-20 summit in Japan.

"President…

US will send 1,500 more troops to Middle East: Trump

Washington (IANS) US President Donald Trump said on Friday that his country will send about 1,500 additional troops to the Middle East amid escalating tension with Iran.

Trump told reporters at the White House that the extra deployment, which…

Hundreds of immigrants in US lose jobs after SSA move

Washington (IANS) Hundreds of immigrant labourers in the USA who can't prove their legal status are being forced to quit after their employers received 'no-match letters' from the Social Security Administration (SSA), according…