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Singer pushes to build New Jersey memorial dedicated to former sex slaves
South Korea's famous rock-ballad singer Kim Jang-hoon said Friday he hopes to build a memorial in New Jersey for Asian women forced by Japanese soldiers into sexual slavery during World War II, in cooperation with activists in other Asian countries with such victims."While planning a performance tour of U.S. cities this year, the idea of building a memorial like the Holocaust memorial came to mind," Kim told Yonhap News Agency by phone.Kim said he wants to make the new facility in New Jersey, U.
Social Affairs March 22, 2013
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Hospital to display 'mystery skeleton'
A skeleton stored away for decades in a closet at an Iowa hospital set to be demolished will be sent to the University of Iowa Medical Museum, officials said.Suzie Wood, executive director of development at Ottumwa (Iowa) Regional Health Center, said crews discovered the skeleton in a basement closet while cleaning out the 88-year-old facility last year in preparation for its upcoming demolition. The skeleton -- dubbed "Mr. Bones" -- is believed to have been stored there for 70 to 80 years, the
Technology March 22, 2013
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U.K. girl jailed after posing as boy to seduce younger girl
An 18-year-old girl in Britain was put behind bars on Thursday for sexually assaulting a younger girl, British media reported. The accused had allegedly made the victim believe that she was a boy.According to the Mirror, the plaintiff was sentenced to three years in prison at Wood Green Crown Court after she admitted to six incidences of sexual assault on a 16-year-old. She was also to be put on the sex offender registry for life.The schoolgirl -- who pretended to be a goth boy named Scott -- fi
World News March 22, 2013
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Seoul shares down 0.11 pct on eurozone woes
South Korean stocks closed 0.11 percent lower Friday due to rising concerns over the eurozone fiscal crisis, analysts said. The local currency fell against the U.S. dollar.The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) shed 2.11 points to 1948.71. Trading volume was low at 244 million shares worth 3.28 trillion won (US$2.94 billion), with gainers outnumbering decliners 426 to 370."While investors are taking a wait-and-see stance on the recovery of the U.S. economy, the crisis in the eur
March 22, 2013
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Malware originated from local bank computer: regulator
The malicious codes that crippled networks of broadcasters and banks in Korea on Wednesday originated from a local bank computer, the nation’s communications regulator said on Friday.Government investigators previously said the cyber attack used an Internet protocol address based in China, suspecting that North Korea might be behind the attack. The malware could have spread from an internal private IP of Nonghyup, the Korea Communications Commission said after looking into the network system of
Politics March 22, 2013
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Assembly passes reorganization bills after 52-day impasse
The National Assembly approved the government reorganization bills on Friday, opening the way for President Park Geun-hye’s plans to be implemented 26 days after her inauguration. Under the plans the government will be restructured to 17 ministries and three lower-level ministries, from the current format of 15 ministries and two low-level ministries. Of the attending 212 lawmakers at the Assembly’s plenary session held in the afternoon, 188 approved the bill, while 11 opposed and 13 abstained.T
Politics March 22, 2013
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Park retains defense minister after nominee quits over ethics
Incumbent Defense Minister Kim Kwan-jin will stay in office to replace controversy-ridden minister-designate Kim Byung-kwan, who resigned upon spiraling allegations, to lead the nation’s defense at a time of heightened security tension on the Korean Peninsula, Cheong Wa Dae said Friday.Kim Byung-kwan’s resignation came 38 days after heavy opposition attacks against his alleged irregularities, leaving a sizeable dent on the credibility of President Park Geun-hye’s personnel appointment system. “A
Politics March 22, 2013
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Ex-Titans cheerleader charged with rape
A former Tennessee Titans cheerleader has been charged with molesting a 12-year-old boy at a friend's home in Murfreesboro.A grand jury indicted Elizabeth Leigh Garner this week on charges including sexual battery and solicitation of a minor. Garner denies the charge, WTVF-TV, Nashville, reported Wednesday.Garner allegedly followed the boy into a bathroom and fondled him.A police report states she said she was drunk and confused the boy with a man who was also at the house."That's just absolutel
More Sports March 22, 2013
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Besieged defense minister nominee offers to resign over ethical lapses
Defense minister nominee Kim Byung-kwan on Friday offered to resign after coming under fire for a series of ethical lapses, including a link with a local arms broker, real estate speculation and stock asset disclosure."As the defense minister nominee, I apologize for causing trouble to the people," Kim said in a brief statement. "I am stepping down from the defense minister nominee post to help normalize government affairs."I wish the present security crisis will be successfully overcome and our
Politics March 22, 2013
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Kurdish rebel leader calls for historic truce
In a major step toward ending one of the world's longest, bloodiest insurgencies, the Kurds' jailed rebel leader called Thursday for a “new era” of peace that includes an immediate cease-fire and the withdrawal of thousands of his fighters from Turkey. Abdullah Ocalan's rebel group, the Kurdistan Workers' Party, or PKK, has been waging a nearly 30-year battle against the Turkish government, seeking autonomy and greater rights. The fight has killed tens of thousands of people and the group is con
World News March 22, 2013
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U.S. government funding bill sails through House
The House of Representatives passed a huge stopgap spending bill Thursday to keep the government functioning through the end of September, sidestepping any threat of a government shutdown.The bipartisan vote in the Republican-controlled House follows approval earlier this week in the Democrat-controlled Senate and sends the measure President Barack Obama to be signed into law.The measure would fund the day-to-day operating budgets of every Cabinet agency through Sept. 30, provide another $87 bil
World Business March 22, 2013
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‘Korea Caucus’ begins activity for ongoing U.S. congressional session
A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers keenly interested in Korean affairs launched a "Korea Caucus" Thursday for the 113th session of Congress.It is co-chaired by Rep. Peter Roskam (R-IL), Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA), Loretta Sanchez (D-CA) and Gerry Connolly (D-VA).Attending a ceremony at Capitol Hill, they noted the development of the South Korea-U.S. alliance since the 1950-53 Korean War."Many times it’s called the forgotten war, but it’s not forgotten for those of us who appreciate freedom," Roska
Foreign Affairs March 22, 2013
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Syria: Bombing kills top pro-Assad Sunni preacher
A suicide bomb ripped through a mosque in the heart of the Syrian capital Thursday, killing a top Sunni Muslim preacher and outspoken supporter of President Bashar Assad in one of the most stunning assassinations of Syria’s 2-year-old civil war. At least 41 others were killed and more than 84 wounded.The slaying of Sheikh Mohammad Said Ramadan al-Buti removes one of the few remaining pillars of support for Assad among the majority Sunni sect that has risen up against him. It also marks a new low
World News March 22, 2013
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France’s Sarkozy officially being investigated
A judge on Thursday filed preliminary charges against former President Nicolas Sarkozy in a campaign finance case, formally placing him under investigation over allegations that he illegally took donations from France’s richest woman on way to his 2007 election victory. The preliminary charges were issued against Sarkozy after he went through hours of questioning in a Bordeaux courthouse, according to the prosecutor’s office. The ex-president is accused of “abuse of someone in an impaired state”
World News March 22, 2013
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Italy comes back to draw 2-2 with Brazil
Mario Balotelli scored a stunning goal as Italy came back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Brazil in an entertaining friendly in Geneva on Thursday.It looked as if Italy would pay for its missed opportunities when Brazil took a 2-0 halftime lead thanks to goals from Fred and Oscar.However, Daniele De Rossi pulled one back nine minutes after the interval and the in-form Balotelli leveled with a screamer from about 25 yards (meters) three minutes later, taking his tally to eight goals in eight
Soccer March 22, 2013
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