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UN Security Council unanimously condemns N.Korea missile launch

  • UNITED NATIONS, United States, (MILLAT/APP/AFP) – The UN Security Council on Monday unanimously condemned North Korea’s latest ballistic missile launch and threatened to “take further significant measures” against Pyongyang. Council members agreed on a US-drafted statement describing the test-firing of the missile as a “grave violation” of UN resolutions.

  • Cricket: From ‘joker’ to skipper as Root takes charge

    LONDON, (MILLAT/APP/AFP): Will the responsibility of being England’s Test captain over-burden Joe Root or inspire the Yorkshire batsman to even greater heights? That was the question England fans were asking themselves after Root was appointed to succeed Alastair Cook as Test skipper on Monday. A particular concern regarding Root is that he is seen as […]

  • PCB to form Disciplinary Tribunal to decide sport fixing case

    LAHORE, (MILLAT/APP)- Chairman, Pakistan Cricket Board, Shaharyar M Khan said on Monday that Board will form a disciplinary tribunal to probe into the recent spot fixing scandal in the Pakistan Super League in Dubai. “We will soon be forming a four tribunal headed a by Senior judge of the apex of the court to look […]

  • Prince William and Kate to visit France next month

    LONDON, (MILLAT/APP/AFP) – Prince William and his wife Kate will visit France on March 17-18, it was announced Monday, a trip that will likely coincide with the start of Britain’s Brexit process. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are expected to attend a reception for young French leaders, a formal dinner at the British ambassador’s […]

  • South Korean Ambassador foresees bright future for Iran’s auto industry

    TEHRAN, (MILLAT/APP/MNA) – South Korean Ambassador to Tehran said Iran’s automotive industry will gain a distinguished status in the near future. Speaking at the 2017 Iran Automotive Industry International Conference (IAIIC), Ambassador of South Korea to Tehran Kim Seung-Ho said his country intended to form closer ties between the two nations and will spare no […]

  • US, Japan, S. Korea request UN Security Council meeting on N. Korea

    UNITED NATIONS, United States,(MILLAT/APP/AFP): The United States, Japan and South Korea on Sunday requested an urgent UN Security Council meeting to discuss North Korea’s missile launch, Pyongyang’s first test since US President Donld Trump took office. The council is expected to hold consultations on Monday after North Korea confirmed it had “successfully” tested a ballistic […]