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Signs point to N. Korean troops in Russia-Ukraine combat zone
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Rose's 'Apt.' redefines K-pop's global appeal
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Two years on, thousands mourn Itaewon tragedy, calling for accountability
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[Herald Interview] Love for K-drama, food defines 'Secret Ingredient'
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103 autumn foliage paths in Seoul
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Hanwha, HD Hyundai vie for Poland’s $2.7b submarine program
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Seoul aims to halve current suicide rate by 2030
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First lady’s controversies to top agenda at meeting of party leaders
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When two worlds collab: K-pop flexes power with global stars
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Bipartisan panel formed to address livelihood issues amid tension over first lady probe
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France arrests two over attack plot days before vote
PARIS -- Police arrested two men in Marseille on Tuesday on suspicion of planning an “imminent” attack, finding guns, explosives and an Islamic State jihadist flag just days before the first round of France’s presidential election.The foiled plot sparked fears that the closing days of the campaign could be a target for extremists ahead of Sunday’s vote, the country’s most unpredictable election in decades.Elite police and intelligence agents detained the two Frenchmen -- identified by sources as
World NewsApril 19, 2017
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Britain's prime minister to seek early election on June 8
In a shock announcement, Prime Minister Theresa May on Tuesday called for an early general election to be held June 8 to seek a strong mandate as she negotiates Britain's exit from the European Union. Standing outside 10 Downing Street, May said she would ask the House of Commons on Wednesday to back her call for an election, just two years after the last vote and three years before the next scheduled date in May 2020. She said that since Britons voted to leave the EU in June, the country had c
World NewsApril 18, 2017
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Pence: US won't rest until N. Korea gives up nuclear weapons
The US will not relent until it achieves its objective of ensuring the Korean Peninsula is free of nuclear weapons, Vice President Mike Pence said Tuesday while visiting Japan. After meetings with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and other leaders, Pence told reporters that President Donald Trump was confident that economic and diplomatic pressure has a chance of compelling North Korea to cooperate.US Vice President Mike Pence (left) and Japanese Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Taro Aso shak
World NewsApril 18, 2017
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At least 26 dead as bus plunges into ravine in Philippines
At least 26 people died Tuesday when the bus they were traveling in apparently lost its brakes and plunged into a deep ravine in a northern Philippine mountain town, in one of the country's deadliest road accidents in years, officials said. The rest of the more than 50 passengers were retrieved by rescuers who struggled with ropes to descend down the 24-meter-deep (80-foot-deep) ravine to reach the wreckage in Nueva Ecija province's Carranglan town, said disaster-response officer Mark Raymond Ca
World NewsApril 18, 2017
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China defends N. Korea trade after its trucks haul missiles
China is defending its trade practices with North Korea after Chinese-made vehicles were seen carrying ballistic missiles during a military parade despite international sanctions against selling military hardware to Pyongyang. Photos provided by the North Korean government showed the submarine-launched missiles loaded aboard trucks bearing the logo of Sinotruk, a Chinese company.In this Saturday photo distributed by the North Korean government, Polaris submarine launched ballistic missiles (SLBM
World NewsApril 18, 2017
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Experienced hiker swept away in Grand Canyon along with teen
PHOENIX (AP) -- A woman who was swept down a backcountry creek in Grand Canyon National Park along with her stepgrandson is an experienced hiker and married to a founder of a popular outdoor footwear company, family members said Monday.Authorities were searching for Jackson Standefer, 14, and Lou-Ann Merrell, 62, wife of Randy Merrell, who helped found the Merrell Boot in 1981.The pair lost their footing Saturday and fell into the water during a family trip with Randy Merrell and the boy's mothe
World NewsApril 18, 2017
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Army declares loyalty to Maduro as Venezuela braces for giant protest
CARACAS, Venezuela -- Venezuela’s defense minister Monday declared the army’s loyalty to President Nicolas Maduro, who ordered troops into the streets ahead of a major protest by opponents trying to oust him.Venezuela is bracing for what Maduro’s opponents vow will be the “mother of all protests” Wednesday, after two weeks of clashes between police and demonstrators protesting against moves by the leftist leader and his allies to tighten their grip on power.The center-right opposition has called
World NewsApril 18, 2017
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Hundreds of Palestinians in Israeli jails launch hunger strike
RAMALLAH, West Bank -- Hundreds of Palestinians in Israeli jails launched a hunger strike Monday following a call from leader and prominent prisoner Marwan Barghouti, a movement that could mark a serious challenge to Israeli authorities if sustained.The hunger strike was called in connection with Palestinian Prisoners Day, observed annually, but also ahead of commemorations this summer marking 50 years since the 1967 Six-Day War and the start of Israel’s occupation.A man holds a keffiyeh before
World NewsApril 18, 2017
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Police investigating club fight involving singer Chris Brown
TAMPA, Florida -- Police in Florida are investigating an incident at a nightclub where a photographer said he was "sucker punched" by singer Chris Brown.Tampa police spokesman Stephen Hegarty says 28-year-old Bennie Vines Jr. was hired by Aja Channelside to take photos during an event hosted by Brown.Chris Brown (AP-Yonhap)Vines told officers that while he was snapping photos early Monday, Brown punched him. Brown was gone by the time officers arrived. Vines refused medical treatment and told of
World NewsApril 18, 2017
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National manhunt launched for alleged 'Facebook killer'
CHICAGO -- US authorities launched a nationwide manhunt Monday for a gunman who shot and killed an elderly man, and then posted a video of the seemingly random attack on Facebook.Police in Cleveland, Ohio working on the case with help from investigators at the FBI and the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, have offered a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to the arrest of Steve Stephens, the accused shooter. Stephens, 37, of Cleveland, Ohio, who was described as
World NewsApril 18, 2017
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Netflix growth misses mark despite strong earnings
SAN FRANCISCO -- Netflix subscriber growth missed its mark in the first quarter of this year, but the on-demand television star expects to hit the 100-million milestone this weekend.Along with posting strong earnings Monday, US-based Netflix reported a net increase of 4.95 million subscribers, most of those overseas where it has been investing in becoming a global entertainment network.In comparison, Netflix gained 7.05 million subscribers in the prior quarter, raising expectations in the market
World NewsApril 18, 2017
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[Graphic News] US tops global wine consumption
The world’s thirst for wine continues to grow, despite weather affecting production.The United States, France and Italy were the three largest consumers of wine in 2016, with consumption of 31.8 million, 27 million and 22.5 million hectoliters, respectively, last year, according to the International Organization of Vine and Wine. On the other hand, the volume consumed in France and Argentina saw the largest declinesMeanwhile, bad weather in many regions was behind the 3.2 percent fall in global
World NewsApril 17, 2017
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[Newsmaker] Turkey's pugnacious chief Erdogan wins again
If there were a global contest for winning elections, Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan would see himself as the undisputed -- and undefeated -- heavyweight champion of the world.In the 15 years since his ruling party came to power, Erdogan has taken part in 11 elections -- five legislative polls, two referenda, three local elections and a presidential vote -- and won them all.On Sunday, Erdogan claimed victory in his 12th and arguably biggest ballot-box challenge since his ruling Justice
World NewsApril 17, 2017
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Millions of Orthodox Christians celebrate Easter
BUCHAREST, Romania -- Millions of Orthodox Christians around the world have celebrated Easter in overnight services and with ``holy fire'' from Jerusalem, commemorating the day followers believe that Jesus was resurrected nearly 2,000 years ago. This year the Orthodox churches celebrate Easter on the same Sunday that Roman Catholics and Protestants mark the holy festival. The Western Christian church follows the Gregorian calendar, while the Eastern Orthodox uses the older Julian calendar and t
WorldApril 16, 2017
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[Graphic News] Korean Gambling addiction rises
The number of people diagnosed with a gambling addiction has increased due to economic plight.According to the Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service, there were 925 such cases in 2015, already up from 751 in 2014, with a further rise to 1,113 in 2016.By age, those in their 30s made up 37.2 percent, followed by those in their 20s at 32.5 percent. People in their 40s made up 13.7 percent of the total.
World NewsApril 16, 2017
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Korean tension spreads in Asia
Bangkok (ANN News Desk) -- Tensions between the United States and North Korea continues to threaten the uneasy peace that the region is accustomed to with several regional players raising alarms and taking precaution. Despite continued talks with China, Japan and South Korea, indications from Washington are that the United States are prepared to take unilateral action if North Korea continues its provocation.A carrier task force is now in the area after being diverted from Southeast Asia and Pre
World NewsApril 16, 2017
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No US trading partners designated as currency manipulator
The United States designed none of its major trading partners as a currency manipulator Friday, but put six countries, including China, Japan and South Korea, on its "monitoring list" for closer watch on their currency practices."No major trading partner of the United States met the standards identified in Section 3004 of the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988 for currency manipulation in the second half of 2016," the Treasury Department said in a report to Congress."Additionally, US
World NewsApril 15, 2017
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Syria's Assad says chemical attack '100 percent fabrication'
Syria's President Bashar al-Assad said a suspected chemical weapons attack on a rebel-held town was a "fabrication" to justify a US military strike, in an exclusive AFP interview."Definitely, 100 percent for us, it's fabrication... Our impression is that the West, mainly the United States, is hand-in-glove with the terrorists. They fabricated the whole story in order to have a pretext for the attack," Assad said Wednesday, in his first interview since American cruise missiles hit a central Syria
World NewsApril 13, 2017
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Trump boasts of hiring only the best, but picks haunt him
US President Donald Trump likes to boast that he hires only the best people. But his personnel choices keep coming back to haunt him.One of the people Trump hired for the White House was working as a foreign agent while advising him during the election. His campaign chairman caught the Justice Department's attention for similarly surreptitious work. And a third campaign adviser was reportedly surveilled by the FBI as part of an investigation into whether or not he was a Russian spy. US President
World NewsApril 13, 2017
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N. Korea may be capable of sarin-loaded missile attack: Japan
North Korea may have the capacity to launch a warhead loaded with sarin nerve gas, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Thursday, as tensions rise over the country's missile and nuclear programmes.Sarin has been used in domestic attacks in Japan, notably in 1995 when the Aum Supreme Truth cult released it in the Tokyo subway killing 13 people and sickening 6,000 others. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe speaks in front of a line of microphones at a parliamentary panel on national security a
World NewsApril 13, 2017