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민동현
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In tragedy, Japan impresses the world
WASHINGTON (AFP) -- Despite the horrific scenes of destruction, Japan may emerge from its quake-tsunami disaster with a stronger international brand-name as the nation’s resilience wins wide praise.Television stations around the world have broadcast the footage of the seismic waves as they razed homes and carried away cars as if they were toys, stranding dazed survivors on the brutalized landscape.But coverage has also shown another side -- Japanese showing calm as they search for loved ones or
World News March 15, 2011
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Japan launches search, rescue effort
TOKYO (AFP) ― Japan mobilized 50,000 military and other rescue personnel Saturday to spearhead a Herculean rescue and recovery effort, a day after being hit by its most devastating quake and tsunami on record.Every wing of the Self Defense Forces was thrown into frantic service, with hundreds of ships, aircraft and vehicles headed to the Pacific coast area where more than 2,000 people were feared
World News March 13, 2011
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World rushes aid to quake victims
PARIS (AFP) ― International rescue teams were rushing to Japan on Sunday after a 8.8-magnitude earthquake and tsunami left more than 2,000 feared dead, at least 10,000 missing and seriously damaged a nuclear power plant.The world has rallied behind Japan, where tsunami waves up to 10 meters high rolled across the low-lying northeast on Friday, washing away everything in their path.U.S. aircraft ca
World News March 13, 2011
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Japan-devastation-scene
Scenes of devastation at heart of Japan disasterSENDAI, Japan (AP) -- She scanned the landscape of debris and destruction, looking at the patch of earth where Japan‘s massive tsunami erased her son’s newly built house so thoroughly that she can‘t even be certain where it once stood.Satako Yusawa teared up but pulled herself together quickly.Because for the 69-year-old widow, there was this to be t
World News March 13, 2011
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Obama ups pressure, Libya rebels reject talks
BREGA, Libya (AFP) ― U.S. President Barack Obama said all options were on the table for driving Libya’s Moammar Gadhafi out of power as rebels angrily ruled out talking to a dictator with “blood” on his hands.Despite grave reservations expressed by the U.S. military command, Obama said a no-fly zone was among the “full range” of options as he demanded that Gadhafi “step down from power and leave.”
World News March 4, 2011
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Making the most of educational investment
Korean college system needs market forcesThe following was contributed by Daniel E. Suh, professor of economics and finance, Graduate Program for Technology and Innovation Management, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH). ― Ed. Daniel E. SuhIn the first class of my investment course, I always toss out a question to my students: Have they ever made any investments? For a moment, t
Viewpoints March 3, 2011
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Space shuttle Discovery launches on final voyage
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (AP) ― Discovery, the world’s most traveled spaceship, thundered into orbit for the final time Thursday, heading toward the International Space Station on a journey that marks the beginning of the end of the shuttle era.The six astronauts on board, all experienced space fliers, were thrilled to be on their way after a delay of nearly four months for fuel tank repairs. But i
World News Feb. 25, 2011
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Kuwait, Korea boost bilateral relations
The following article was contributed by Muteb Al-Mutoteh, ambassador of the State of Kuwait, on the occasion of the country’s National Day. ― Ed.The Embassy of the State of Kuwait is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the National Day on Feb. 25, 2011 and the 20th Liberation Day of the State of Kuwait on Feb. 26, 2011. On this auspicious Golden Jubilee, I would like to take this opportunity to e
World News Feb. 23, 2011
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Gadhafi’s son warns of civil war in Libya
CAIRO (AP) ― After anti-government unrest spread to the Libyan capital of Tripoli and protesters seized military bases and weapons Sunday, Moammar Gadhafi’s son went on state television to proclaim that his father remained in charge with the army’s backing and would “fight until the last man, the last woman, the last bullet.”Seif al-Islam Gadhafi, in the regime’s first comments on the six days of
World News Feb. 21, 2011
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China tries to stop ‘Jasmine Revolution’
BEIJING (AP) ― Jittery Chinese authorities staged a show of force to stamp out a mysterious online call for a “Jasmine Revolution,” with hundreds of onlookers but only a handful of people actively joining protests inspired by pro-democracy demonstrations sweeping the Middle East.Authorities detained activists Sunday, increased the number of police on the streets, disconnected some cell phone text
World News Feb. 21, 2011
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Dance transforms inmates in Taiwan ‘jail of art’
ERLIN, Taiwan (AFP) ― When Wang, 24, went to jail three years ago he had no idea he would end up in a bid to break a record for most inmates dancing together. Wang is one of more than 2,000 inmates in Changhua Prison in central Taiwan who routinely take part in mass dancing sessions as part of a larger program aimed at reforming prisoners through art and creativity.“I’ve made new friends since I j
World News Feb. 21, 2011
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Gaddafi leaves Libya: TV
TRIPOLI (Xinhua) ― Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi has left his country for Venezuela, Doha-based Al-Jazeera reported on Sunday. (Reuters) - Libyan security forces shot dead dozens of protesters as they struggled to stamp out a revolt in the second city Benghazi, and Bahrain’s rulers began talks with the opposition as unrest continued to sweep the Middle East.Anti-government demonstrators in Bahrain
World News Feb. 21, 2011
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Middle East protest wave grows: Bahrain, Yemen and now Libya
MANAMA (AP) ― The swelling protests against Bahrain’s rulers gained momentum Wednesday with huge crowds calling for a sweeping political overhaul and the kingdom’s stunned leaders appearing to shift tactics after attempts to crush the uprising stoked rage on the streets and sharp criticism from Western allies.The widening challenges to the Arab world’s political order ― emboldened by the downfall
World News Feb. 17, 2011
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Egypt fuels U.S.-Iran fight for influence on region
WASHINGTON (AFP) ― Reeling from the fall of its ally Hosni Mubarak of Egypt, the United States is hitting back at Iran as the arch foes fight for influence in a Middle East upended by popular unrest, analysts said.Iran presents Mubarak’s fall as a new sign of Washington’s and Israel’s decline in the region, but the United States sees opportunities in a new outbreak of anti-government protests in t
World News Feb. 17, 2011
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Obama warns Muslim nations: Get ahead of the curve on reform
WASHINGTON (AFP) ― President Barack Obama on Tuesday warned autocratic U.S. allies they cannot crush the Middle East’s youthful “hunger” for change and offered “moral support” to Iranian protesters defying a crackdown.Obama walked a fine line between offering American support for political uprisings after the Egypt revolt and openly offending states that use iron-fisted rule yet have guaranteed U.
World News Feb. 16, 2011
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