Workers` Party

Kim Jong-un wants to 'write new history' with South Korea

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has said that he wants to "vigorously advance" relations with South Korea.

Mar 06, 2018, 15:36 PM IST

North Korea reports on `b***h` South Korean President`s trial

Pyongyang`s state media on Thursday published their first report on the trial of ousted South Korean President Park Geun-Hye two days earlier, calling her an "arch-traitor" and "bitch".

May 25, 2017, 09:59 AM IST

Satellite images show activity at North Korea nuclear test site: Report

North Korea conducted its first nuclear test in 2006 and has since then defied UN sanctions.

Oct 07, 2016, 09:26 AM IST

Brazilians set to punish the left in polls

Brazilians furious at recession and corruption are expected to punish the long dominant Workers` Party in municipal elections Sunday amid heightened security after a series of murders of candidates.

Oct 02, 2016, 07:35 AM IST

Brazil Senate braces for Dilma Rousseff impeachment vote

Two thirds of the Senate -- 54 of 81 senators -- must vote in favor of impeachment to convict her.

Aug 31, 2016, 11:20 AM IST

Top North Korea official visits Beijing amid tensions: Report

A top North Korean official made an unexpected visit to China on Tuesday in an apparent attempt by Pyongyang to mend frayed ties with its powerful neighbour, Japanese media reported.

May 31, 2016, 11:43 AM IST

Brazil impeachment committee votes on President`s fate

An impeachment committee was due to vote Monday on the fate of Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff ahead of a decisive vote in the lower house of Congress on whether she will face trial.

Apr 12, 2016, 03:48 AM IST

Brazilians march to support Dilma Rousseff against `coup`

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff`s fight against impeachment gathered speed when tens of thousands of people marched nationwide to oppose what they said was a "coup."

Apr 01, 2016, 09:26 AM IST

Brazil's Dilma Rousseff knew about bribery scheme, senator says

A senator accused of involvement in Brazil`s biggest corruption scandal said President Dilma Rousseff and her predecessor Lula were both aware of it and tried to block prosecutors from investigating, Veja magazine said on Saturday.

Mar 19, 2016, 22:47 PM IST

Brazil`s ex-president Lula to become chief of staff: Lawmaker

Brazil`s former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will become chief of staff to his embattled successor Dilma Rousseff, a lawmaker in their party said Wednesday as both fight for their political survival.

Mar 16, 2016, 22:06 PM IST

Brazil`s Lula on verge of joining government: sources

Brazil`s ex-president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is about to join the government of his embattled protege Dilma Rousseff, administration sources said Tuesday, as both seek to save their political lives.

Mar 15, 2016, 22:22 PM IST

Huge protests across Brazil against corruption

Nearly 50,000 people gathered around the National Congress building in the capital Brasilia, chanting "Dilma Out".

Mar 14, 2016, 14:53 PM IST

North Korea threatens to scrap family reunion with South

North Korea has threatened to cancel a reunion for families separated by the Korean War, after "reckless" remarks by South Korean President Park Geun-Hye on Pyongyang`s nuclear weapons programme and human rights record.

Sep 30, 2015, 09:03 AM IST