SEOUL, July 29 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's major shipbuilders, led by Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., logged worse-than-expected losses in the second quarter, largely due to the delivery of low-priced ships and a delay in the construction of loss-making of
SEOUL, July 29 (Yonhap) -- Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., the world's No. 2 shipyard, said Wednesday that it suffered a record loss in the second quarter of the year, largely due to increased costs stemming from a delay in the constructi
SEOUL, July 29 (Yonhap) -- Police said Wednesday that they have arrested a hacker for allegedly orchestrating a cyberattack on a major South Korean securities firm. The 38-year-old man, identified only by his surname Noh, is suspected to have launc
Pall of gloom descended on remote Fakirpur-Chanduhar village in Kannauj district on Monday when TV sets run on solar power broke the news of former president APJ Abdul Kalam's death. Kalam had inaugurated a 250 KVA plant in the village on July 7, making it UP's first solar power-lit village.
SEOUL, July 29 (Yonhap) -- Police said Wednesday that they have arrested a hacker for allegedly orchestrating a cyberattack on a major South Korean securities firm. The 38-year-old man, identified only by his surname Noh, is suspected to have launc
The following is the second summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Wednesday. ------------------ (LEAD) Seoul shares edge down amid uncertainty over U.S. Fed decision SEOUL -- South Korean stocks closed a tad lower Wednesda
Bangladesh's Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld the death penalty given by a special tribunal to an influential opposition BNP leader and an aide of former prime minister Khaleda Zia for committing crimes against humanity during the 1971 independence war against Pakistan.
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BEIJING (Reuters) - China has recovered 38.7 billion yuan ($6.2 billion) in losses from graft, state media reported, as the leadership pursues a campaign against pervasive corruption.
Malali in Sakleshpur taluk of Hassan district recorded maximum rainfall of 49mm in the last 24 hours up to 8.30am on July 29. Hachcholli hobli in Siruguppa taluk of Ballari district recorded maximum temperature of 37.4°C at 3.45pm on July 28. Bhagamandala hobli in Madikeri taluk of Kodagu district recorded lowest minimum temperature of 16.5°C at 4.45am on July 29, GS Srinivasa Reddy, director, KSNDMC said.
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China’s stock regulators are searching for “malicious” forces behind the steep sell-off in the nation’s stock market, and some people suggest their gaze should be focused abroad. It turns out that some of the selling may have been a little closer to home.
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“I loved Pamban,” said former President A P J Abdul Kalam as he inaugurated the centenary celebrations of the Pamban Rail Bridge on January 28, 2014.
BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgium's chemical group Solvay has announced it will buy U.S.-based Cytec for $5.5 billion, making it the second biggest company in the aerospace composite materials market. In Wednesday's announcement, CEO Jean-Pierre Clamadieu said that the proposed acquisition "marks a major step change in Solvay's portfolio upgrade" to expand into the markets of advanced materials in aerospace and the automotive industry as well as increase its know-how in mining chemicals. It said the acquisition... Читать дальше...
The Taliban Supreme Leader Mullah Mohammad Omar’s death has reportedly been confirmed by authorities in Pakistan who have shared the issue with the Afghan government officials. The issue was reportedly discussed during the cabinet meeting following the confirmation by Pakistani authorities, it has been reported. The Pakistani authorities have said Mullah Mohammad Omar has passed Read the full article...
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Peter Smetacek, the Bhimtal-based expert on Indian butterflies and moths tells Narayani Ganesh that butterflies are not just beautiful insects but are crucial bio-indicators. They are barometers of biodiversity and water.
The family and friends of a missing 73-year-old DJ, who played sets at Glastonbury, are organising a search in Bristol.
TOKYO (AP) — Nintendo posted an 8.28 billion yen ($67 million) profit for the fiscal first quarter, helped by better sales and a cheap yen, but did not announce a new president to lead the company after the death this month of Satoru Iwata. Quarterly sales at Nintendo Co., the Japanese video-game maker of the Super Mario and Pokemon franchises, rose 20 percent to 90.2 billion yen ($729 million). The future direction of the Kyoto-based company could change, depending on who succeeds Iwata. Earlier this year... Читать дальше...
TOKYO (AP) — Nintendo posted an 8.28 billion yen ($67 million) profit for the fiscal first quarter, helped by better sales and a cheap yen, but did not announce a new president to lead the company after the death this month of Satoru Iwata. Quarterly sales at Nintendo Co., the Japanese video-game maker of the Super Mario and Pokemon franchises, rose 20 percent to 90.2 billion yen ($729 million). The future direction of the Kyoto-based company could change, depending on who succeeds Iwata. Earlier this year... Читать дальше...