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[Exclusive] Korean adoptee sisters meet for the first time in 39 years
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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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Yoon calls for measures to protect Koreans amid escalating Iran-Israel conflicts
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Civil servant’s death linked to workplace bullying
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[Weekender] Walk around Korea to really get to know the country
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[Herald Interview] Love for K-drama, food defines 'Secret Ingredient'
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Hanwha, HD Hyundai vie for Poland’s $2.7b submarine program
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[Photo News] Rallying against LGBTQ+
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Top Trump ally admits tying Ukraine aid to Biden investigation
WASHINGTON (AFP) -- A top ally of President Donald Trump admitted he told a Ukraine official that US military aid was contingent on Kiev investigating Trump's Democratic rival Joe Biden, testimony released Tuesday showed.In some of the most damning evidence yet to the House impeachment inquiry of Trump, Gordon Sondland, the US ambassador to the European Union, said he told a senior Ukraine official that military aid would likely not be released until Kiev made clear it would investigate Biden an
World NewsNov. 6, 2019
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[Graphic News] 130 million children under 5 have died since 2000
More than 15,000 children under the age of 5 die every day in the developing world, with huge disparities in death rates between countries, according to a detailed assessment of childhood mortality. From 2000 to the end of 2017, 123 million newborns, infants and toddlers perished in 99 low- and middle-income countries, which account for more than 90 percent of under-5 deaths, the study found. Globally, under-5 mortality has declined by almost half since 2000, from nearly 10 million to 5.4 milli
World NewsNov. 5, 2019
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Xi voices 'high degree of trust' in Hong Kong leader over unrest
SHANGHAI (AFP) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping has expressed a "high degree of trust" in Hong Kong's unpopular leader Carrie Lam as the two met after months of increasingly violent protests in the semi-autonomous city.Xi's show of support follows speculation that Beijing was preparing to remove Lam as city authorities struggle to contain pro-democracy demonstrations that have rocked the financial hub.Their meeting on the sidelines of an international trade fair Monday followed another
World NewsNov. 5, 2019
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White House welcomes World Series champs to rendition of 'Baby Shark'
The White House on Monday honored the World Series champion Washington Nationals with a ceremony featuring a rendition of "Baby Shark," a children's song popularized by a South Korean company.The catchy tune, which became the unofficial theme song of the baseball team, was played by the U.S. Marine Corps band on the South Lawn before the players arrived, followed by U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump. The ceremony was held to honor Washington's first Major League
World NewsNov. 5, 2019
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US formally starts withdrawal from Paris climate accord
WASHINGTON (AFP) -- The United States on Monday formally notified the United Nations that it was withdrawing from the Paris climate accord, making the world's largest economy the sole outlier from the agreement.President Donald Trump went ahead with the pullout despite mounting evidence of the reality and impact of climate change, with September the fourth month in the row with near- or record-breaking temperatures.The United States presented its withdrawal letter to the United Nations on the fi
World NewsNov. 5, 2019
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Trump calls for whistleblower's unmasking
WASHINGTON (AFP) -- US President Donald Trump called Sunday for the unmasking of the anonymous whistleblower whose complaint launched the House impeachment investigation, attacking the process against him as a "scam."Trump's demand comes amid an intensifying effort by Republicans to expose the whistleblower and attack his or her credibility as public impeachment hearings loom and support for the president erodes.Described only as an intelligence official who once worked at the White Ho
World NewsNov. 4, 2019
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Five wounded as knife attack caps day of Hong Kong political chaos
HONG KONG (AFP) -- A man went on a knife rampage in Hong Kong late Sunday leaving at least five people wounded, including a local pro-democracy politician who had his ear bitten off, capping another chaotic day of political unrest in the city.Flashmob rallies erupted inside multiple shopping centers across the international finance hub over the afternoon, sparking frequent clashes with riot police.The violence was less sustained than Saturday when police and protesters fought hours of cat and mo
World NewsNov. 4, 2019
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McDonald's CEO pushed out after relationship with employee
NEW YORK (AP) -- McDonald's chief executive officer has been pushed out of the company after violating company policy by engaging in a consensual relationship with an employee, the corporation said Sunday.The fast food giant said former president and CEO Steve Easterbrook demonstrated poor judgment, and that McDonald's forbids managers from having romantic relationships with direct or indirect subordinates.In an email to employees, Easterbrook acknowledged he had a relationship with an employee
World NewsNov. 4, 2019
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Saudi regulator says approves Aramco share offering
RIYADH (AFP) -- Saudi regulators on Sunday approved state energy giant Aramco's request to make its stock market debut, firing the starting gun on the highly anticipated offering which could be the world's largest.The Capital Markets Authority did not give any details of the Initial Public Offering but it is expected to begin trading in mid-December.The markets regulator "has issued its resolution approving the Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi Aramco)... application for the registration and
World BusinessNov. 3, 2019
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'Comfort women' film back to Japan festival
TOKYO (AFP) -- A film festival in suburban Tokyo will show a documentary on the highly controversial issue of Japan's wartime military brothels, organisers said Sunday after coming under fire for dropping the movie.The film's screening was cancelled last week after concerns over the safety of volunteers and objections from local officials.But the decision was reversed after "lots of voices offering cooperation to address our safety concerns," a member of the organising committee told A
World NewsNov. 3, 2019
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Airbnb bans 'party houses' after deadly US shooting
NEW YORK (AFP) -- Airbnb's boss announced Saturday that the online platform, which offers private homes for rent for short periods, is banning "party houses" after a deadly shooting at a Halloween event in California.Five people were killed and others wounded in a Thursday night shooting in Orinda, California, in a house that had been rented on Airbnb.More than 100 people were present at the event, which was announced on social media. "Starting today, we are banning 'party houses'
World NewsNov. 3, 2019
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ASEAN leaders hope for trade deal as economies sag on US-China spat
BANGKOK (AFP) -- Southeast Asian leaders meet for a second day in Thailand on Sunday, hoping for a breakthrough in talks over the world's largest trade deal to help throw off the torpor which has gripped the global economy since the US-China tariff war began.The 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations opened its annual summit in Bangkok on Saturday hoping to secure a China-backed free trade pact at the three-day event, which knits together half the world's population and around 40 perce
World NewsNov. 3, 2019
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IS claims responsibility for deadly Mali attacks on 50 soldiers
BAMAKO (AFP) -- The Islamic State on Saturday claimed responsibility for a devastating raid that killed 49 Malian troops as well as a blast that led to the death of a French soldier who became the latest casualty in the conflict-torn region.The strikes underscored the fragility of an area straddling several West African countries battling increasing jihadist violence that has claimed hundreds of lives.Friday's assault on a Malian military outpost at Indelimane in the eastern Menaka region near N
World NewsNov. 3, 2019
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Fire burns down structures at historic Japanese castle
TOKYO (AP) -- A fire has spread among structures at Shuri Castle on Japan's southern island of Okinawa, nearly destroying the UNESCO World Heritage site. Firefighters were still battling the blaze a few hours after the fire started early Thursday and nearby residents were evacuated to safer areas, Okinawa police spokesman Ryo Kochi said.The fire in Naha, the prefectural capital of Okinawa, started from the castle's main structure. The main Seiden temple and a Hokuden structure, or north temple,
World NewsOct. 31, 2019
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US Fed lowers key interest rate as 'insurance' against economic risks
WASHINGTON (AFP) -- The US Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate for the third straight time on Wednesday but is likely to hold off before providing more stimulus as it gauges economic risks.Though President Donald Trump's trade war with China and Brexit concerns have created uncertainties that have crimped business investment and undermined manufacturing, the American economy has remained "resilient," and monetary policy is now "in a good place," Fed Chairman
World NewsOct. 31, 2019
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Crisis-wracked Chile pulls out as APEC, climate meet host
SANTIAGO (AFP) -- Chile pulled out of hosting two major international summits on Wednesday as it struggled to restore order after more than ten days of civil unrest that have left at least 20 dead.President Sebastian Pinera said "common sense" dictated the decision to withdraw from the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit and the Cop 25 climate change conference.US President Donald Trump had said he was planning to meet Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping to lock down a "phase
WorldOct. 31, 2019
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WhatsApp sues Israeli firm NSO over cyberespionage
SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) -- WhatsApp on Tuesday sued Israeli technology firm NSO Group, accusing it of using the Facebook-owned messaging service to conduct cyberespionage on journalists, human rights activists and others.The suit filed in a California federal court contended that NSO Group tried to infect approximately 1,400 "target devices" with malicious software to steal valuable information from those using the messaging app.WhatsApp head Will Cathcart said the lawsuit was filed after
World NewsOct. 30, 2019
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[Graphic News] Norway tops rankings for women’s quality of life
Norway and Switzerland are the best countries for women and Yemen and Afghanistan the worst, according to research. While women’s quality of life has improved in some 60 countries, it has deteriorated in Yemen and other war-torn nations, research organizations Georgetown University’s Institute for Women, Peace and Security and Peace Research Institute Oslo concluded. The researchers looked at 167 countries since 2017, when the first Women, Peace and Security Index was compiled, wei
World NewsOct. 29, 2019
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Joshua Wong disqualified from local HK elections
HONG KONG (AP) -- Hong Kong authorities have disqualified pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong from upcoming local council elections. Wong on Tuesday sent a copy of a letter notifying him of the disqualification to media. The government issued a statement saying that the nomination of a candidate, whom it did not identify, had been ruled invalid. Wong became known as the young face of Hong Kong's 2014 "Umbrella Movement" protest movement. He has been less prominent in the current p
World NewsOct. 29, 2019
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IS chief Baghdadi buried at sea by US military
WASHINGTON (AFP) -- US officials said Monday that the body of Islamic State group chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was buried at sea as fresh details surfaced about the US special forces operation that led to his death over the weekend.Syrian Kurds claimed to be a key source of the intelligence that led Americans to Baghdadi after years of tracking the brutal jihadist leader behind a five-year reign of terror across much of Iraq and Syria.And an unnamed US military dog became a unlikely hero of the ra
World NewsOct. 29, 2019