South Korean president defends landmark deal with Japan
South Korea, Japan described the settlement as "final and irreversible".
Jan 13, 2016, 10:44 AM IST
North Korea defiance challenges moral authority of nuclear club
When North Korea claimed triumphantly that it had tested its first hydrogen bomb this week, it was roundly and predictably condemned by the United States, China, Russia, Britain, France and India, countries estimated to possess a combined total of more than 15,000 nuclear warheads.
Jan 09, 2016, 22:04 PM IST
Angst as first 'Mein Kampf' reprints hit German bookstores
New copies of Hitler's "Mein Kampf" will hit bookstores in Germany today for the first time since World War II.
Jan 08, 2016, 10:42 AM IST
Christopher Nolans' next on World War II?
Ace director Christopher Nolan next project will reportedly be about the Second World War.
Dec 28, 2015, 16:06 PM IST
Who are 'comfort women', why were they forced into into sexual slavery?
Comfort women were women and girls who were forced into sexual slavery by Japanese Army during and after the second World War.
Dec 28, 2015, 13:40 PM IST
Japan arrests South Korean man over war shrine explosion: Reports
Japanese police on Wednesday arrested a South Korean in connection with a small explosion that struck the controversial Yasukuni war shrine in Tokyo last month, according to reports.
Dec 09, 2015, 10:31 AM IST
Public support for Japan`s Abe rebounds after security law
The legislation was met with strong public resistance and pounded the popularity of the conservative Abe.
Nov 30, 2015, 12:00 PM IST
UN says refusing refugees after Paris attacks not 'way to go'
UN have hit back at calls to turn back refugees from Syria.
Nov 17, 2015, 04:51 AM IST
Eiffel Tower goes dark as France mourns over 120 dead
President Francois Hollande vowed that France would wage "merciless" war on the Islamic State group.
Nov 15, 2015, 09:01 AM IST
Terror attacks: Sushma Swaraj says all Indians safe in Paris
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Saturday confirmed that all Indians living in Paris are safe after Friday night's horrific terror strikes.
Nov 14, 2015, 20:27 PM IST
China turns over remains of US World War II fliers
China has handed over the remains of what are believed to be three American fliers killed in a plane crash in Tibet during World War II, state media reported today.
Oct 23, 2015, 13:03 PM IST
Angela Merkel declares asylum rules 'obsolete' as migrant talks opens
The meeting in Luxembourg will bring together EU diplomacy chiefs.
Oct 08, 2015, 10:04 AM IST
Hungary warns of instability from Europe's migrant crisis
Hungary has warned that Europe's migrant crisis was threatening the continent's stability, at a UN meeting called to agree on a global response to the largest refugee exodus since World War II.
Oct 01, 2015, 03:29 AM IST
Bengal govt declassifies cabinet papers on Netaji Subhas Bose, allied issues from 1938 to 1947
The West Bengal government on Monday declassified cabinet papers on great freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and allied issues from 1938 to 1947.
Sep 28, 2015, 16:50 PM IST
Poland `co-responsible` for WWII, says Russian ambassador
The Russian ambassador to Poland has alleged that Warsaw was partly to blame for World War II, prompting a storm of protest in the country which claims to be its greatest victim.
Sep 27, 2015, 01:54 AM IST
Poles furious after Russia blames them for starting WWII
The Russian ambassador to Poland has sparked outrage for putting some of the blame for World War II on Poland, creating a new spat amid deepening tensions between the Slavic nations.
Sep 26, 2015, 20:43 PM IST
EU forces through migrant deal over eastern opposition
EU ministers pushed through a deal to relocate 120,000 refugees on Tuesday, but rode roughshod over fierce opposition from central and eastern states in a major blow to unity in the bloc.
Sep 22, 2015, 23:48 PM IST
China recognises French priest for saving war refugees
A long-dead French Jesuit priest has found himself with an unlikely role in China`s commemorations of the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II, as authorities highlight how he protected around 300,000 refugees.
Sep 22, 2015, 12:59 PM IST
South Korean indicted for attempted arson at Japan embassy
A South Korean man was indicted Monday for attempted arson at the Japanese embassy in Seoul, presumably out of anger over a historical dispute between the two countries, prosecutors said.
Sep 21, 2015, 16:01 PM IST
Japan’s Parl votes to allow military to fight overseas for first time since end of World War II
The parliament in Japan has voted to allow the nation’s military to fight overseas for the first time since the end of Second World War 70 years ago.
Sep 20, 2015, 00:06 AM IST
