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Kim promotes sister, reaffirms nuclear drive

Seoul: North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un has promoted his sister to a senior ruling party post, state media said on Sunday, and praised the country’s nuclear weapons programme which has sparked international alarm. Kim Yo-Jong becomes an alternate member of the party’s powerful politburo, the decision-making body presided over by her brother, the official KCNA news agency said.

Woman Intruder held at buckingham’s palace

london: A 30-year-old woman has been arrested for allegedly trying to scale the front gates of Buckingham Palace in central london, Scotland Yard said on Sunday. The Metropolitan Police, however, clarified the incident that took place on Saturday was not related to terrorism.

Rapper Nelly denies rape allegations

los Angeles: Rapper Nelly has denied rape allegations against him, saying he is completely innocent and has been “targeted” in a false case. “The musician, who was arrested on suspicion of second-degree rape, was booked and released without being charged following arrest after White River Amphitheatre concert in Washington’s Auburn,” said his lawyer and manager.