PART II: The moments that defined 2014

From the Syrian civil war to the Ukrainian crisis to the terror unleashed by the dreaded Islamic State, there was no lack of news in 2014. In this five-part series, rediff.com presents a selection......

North Korea's Kim readies troops for war with South

North Korea has threatened to go to war with South Korea a day after the latter fired dozens of artillery rounds across the rivals' border in response to what it said were rounds of Pyongyang's......

Taiwan Prez seeks international help as China steps up military drills

China on Saturday warned the United States not to “stir up a bigger crisis” over Taiwan, as it stepped up its military drills and warplane incursions in the Taiwan Straits for the third......

US 'provokes' China; Yellow Sea tense

A Chinese general on Friday termed as 'flagrant provocation' United States' plans to send a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to the Yellow Sea and said the country would retaliate if 'offended.'......