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Octomom's fertility doctor has license revoked
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- California medical officials revoked the license of the fertility doctor who helped ``Octomom'' Nadya Suleman become the mother of 14 children through repeated in vitro treatments, according to a decision made public Wednesday. Michael Kamrava (AP-Yonhap News)The Medical Board of California said it was necessary to revoke Dr. Michael Kamrava's license to protect the public. The
June 2, 2011
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Gmail targeted in China-based campaign: Google
SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) -- Google said Wednesday that a cyber spying campaign originating in China had targeted Gmail accounts of senior US officials, military personnel, journalists and Chinese political activists."We recently uncovered a campaign to collect user passwords, likely through phishing," Google security team engineering director Eric Grosse said in a blog post. The logo of internet search
Technology June 2, 2011
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U.S. blasts Syria for boy's alleged torture, death
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton says Syria's alleged torture and killing of a 13-year-old boy underscores that the Syrian government is making no effort to institute real reforms. Syrian anti-regime protesters carry banners during a rally in Talbiseh, in the central province of Homs, Syria, on Friday. (AP-Yonhap News)She says she hopes the child didn't die in vain, and that President Bas
World News June 1, 2011
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LDS church opens single-only chapel to persuade marriage
LDS church opens singles-only chapel to promote marriageThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, widely known as “Mormons,” has opened a new chapel exclusively for young single members in Crystal City, Virginia, There are now about 800 members worshiping, attending bible studies, and other activities including pizza parties. This unique chapel for singles in their 20s to 40s aims to persua
Culture May 31, 2011
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Legendary gangster accused of blackmailing
Former gang leader Cho Yang-eunPolice are investigating allegations that former gang leader Cho Yang-eun blackmailed a singer to compensate his acquaintance for loss from his stock investment. Police said the notorious gangster, 60, intimidated the singer in August 2009, and threatened to chop the man’s leg off and bury it unless he paid back 1.7 billion won.Cho denied the charges, though he admit
Social Affairs May 31, 2011
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Former state auditor arrested in influence-peddling scandal
A former state auditor and aide to President Lee Myung-bak was arrested Monday on charges of taking bribes from a now-suspended savings bank that was seeking his influence to avoid punishment for extending illegal loans and other irregularities.Eun Jin-soo, who resigned last week as a ranking member of the Board of Audit and Inspection (BAI), is accused of accepting 70 million won ($64,635) in cas
Technology May 30, 2011
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Soldiers under probe for posting pro-Pyongyang messages on Internet
Korean military intelligence officials are investigating seven officers and soldiers for posting pro-Pyongyang messages on an online community that praises North Korea, military officials said Monday.About 70 military personnel were registered as members of the online community, called the "Cyber Command for Defense of Fellow Countrymen," and seven of them posted pro-North Korea messages there, of
Technology May 30, 2011
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E. coli cucumbers may be in Austria, Hungary
PRAGUE, Czech Republic (AP) -- Spanish vegetables suspected of contamination with a potentially deadly bacteria are being recalled from stores in Austria and the Czech Republic to prevent the spread of a deadly outbreak, officials said.The death toll from the bacteria rose to at least 10 people, and hundreds across Europe have been sickened.Czech authorities said Sunday that 120 organic Spanish cu
World News May 30, 2011
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3 more pro football players arrested in match-fixing scandal
CHANGWON (Yonhap News) -- Prosecutors in this southern coastal city said Sunday they arrested three pro football players for alleged involvement in a widening game-fixing scandal.The three, all from Daejeon Citizen football club based in the central city of Daejeon, were the latest to be arrested by prosecutors in the probe that began earlier this month. Two other Daejeon Citizen players and two b
Technology May 30, 2011
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Hyun Bin, Lee Byung-hun win Paeksang awards
Actors Hyun Bin and Lee Byung-hun won the top prize at the 2011 Paeksang Arts Awards on Thursday at Kyung Hee University in Hoegi-dong, eastern Seoul. Heartthrob Hyun was awarded the grand prize in the TV category for his role in the hit SBS TV series “Secret Garden.” Hyun became one of the nation’s most popular actors after he played the main character, an obnoxious but cute department store owne
People May 29, 2011
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Typhoons could carry radiation to Korea
With this summer’s typhoon season already underway, concerns have risen that the storms’ easterly winds may bring larger amounts of radiation, which is still seeping into the atmosphere, according to experts.Researchers claim that if a typhoon were to touch down in Japan, its counter-clockwise spinning winds may carry radiation to Korea. A Philippine weather forecaster points to a satellite image
Social Affairs May 29, 2011
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Dutch Cabinet commits to anti-marijuana plan
The Dutch government on Friday said it would start banning tourists from buying cannabis from "coffee shops" and impose restrictions on Dutch customers by the end of the year.The Netherlands is well known for having one of Europe's most liberal soft drug policies that has made its cannabis shops a popular tourist attraction, particularly in Amsterdam.Backed by the far-right party of anti-immigrant
World News May 29, 2011
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Korean language growing more popular in Taiwan
The test of proficiency in Korean, or TOPIK, is gaining popularity in Taiwan, as more people are showing interest in learning the language.Ever since the test was introduced in 2005, the number of those taking the exam has been increasing by double-digit percentages. Today the test is taken not only at Taipei, but also at Kaohsiung in order to meet the higher demands.Organized by the National Inst
Social Affairs May 29, 2011
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N.K. leader, son attend military concert celebrating China trip
North Korean leader Kim Jong-il and his heir-apparent son attended a military concert celebrating the outcome of his recent trip to China, Pyongyang's official news agency said Sunday.Kim returned home from a weeklong trip to China last week that included talks with Chinese President Hu Jintao. It was the reclusive leader's third trip to the neighboring ally and key provider of aid in about a year
North Korea May 29, 2011
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Lover helped professor murder wife
Police have found a professor in Busan who confessed to killing his wife colluded with his lover in the crime.Police have asked for Interpol’s cooperation in search for the woman who has fled the nation.The 53-year-old professor, identified by his surname Kang, admitted that he strangled his 50-year-old wife on April 2.Her body was found in a hiking sack last Saturday. Police said Kang killed her
Social Affairs May 25, 2011
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