North Korea moves to soften curbs amid doubts over Covid-19 counts
They maintained a widely disputed claim that the country’s first Covid-19 outbreak is slowing.
World News|May 29, 2022
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Doubt cast on North Korea’s claim of just 69 coronavirus deaths
The secretive country has admitted that more than three million have reported sick with fevers but said only a few dozen have died.
World News|May 27, 2022
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North Korea reports another jump in suspected Covid-19 cases
Outside experts say most of the illnesses would be Covid-19, although North Korea has been able to confirm only a small number of cases.
World News|May 18, 2022
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North Korea reports 15 more suspected Covid-19 deaths
A fever has spread ‘explosively’ across the country, its state media reported.
World News|May 15, 2022
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Kim Jong Un orders lockdown as North Korea confirms first Covid outbreak
The size of the outbreak was not immediately known.
World News|May 12, 2022
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North Korea marks key anniversary amid tensions over weapons tests
The event comes after North Korea conducted a spate of weapons tests in recent months.
World News|Apr 15, 2022
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North demolishing hotel that was symbol of Korean engagement
The floating hotel, docked at a coastal area of the resort, was established by South Korea to accommodate Diamond Mountain tours, which began in 1998.
World News|Apr 8, 2022
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Four dead as South Korean air force planes collide
A South Korean air force pilot died in January after his F-5E fighter jet crashed into a mountain in the city of Hwaseong.
World News|Apr 1, 2022
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Dame Arlene Phillips pays tribute to ‘sweetheart’ Tom Parker
The choreographer worked with him on the set of Grease The Musical in London’s West End.
UK News|Mar 31, 2022
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Winner of the Christmas Day TV ratings contest revealed
The top 10 was dominated by BBC One shows.
UK News|Dec 26, 2021
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Strictly Come Dancing crowns Christmas champion in dazzling episode
The festive special featured tinsel, dancing hologram penguins and a cheery Father Christmas.
UK News|Dec 25, 2021
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North Korea calls for unity on anniversary of Kim Jong Il’s death
At midday Friday, as a siren blared for three minutes, North Koreans fell silent and bowed in respect for Kim Jong Il.
World News|Dec 17, 2021
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Judi Love to miss upcoming Strictly Come Dancing show after positive Covid test
Last week the comedian survived the dance-off.
UK News|Oct 21, 2021
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Kim vows to build ‘invincible’ military while slamming US
The North Korean leader’s fiery words were seen as an effort to drive a wedge between Washington and Seoul
World News|Oct 12, 2021
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North Korean leader urges officials to overcome the country’s ‘grim situation’
Kim Jong Un called for improved living conditions in a speech on the anniversary of the founding of the ruling Workers’ Party.
World News|Oct 11, 2021
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