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Russia sent more than 165,000 barrels of refined petroleum to N. Korea in March: White House
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Key suspects grilled over alleged abuse of power in Marine death inquiry
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S. Korean children, teens grow taller, mature faster than before: study
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[Graphic News] Number of coffee franchises in S. Korea rises 13%
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Army takes group action against Hybe for neglecting BTS
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Some junior doctors are returning: Health Ministry
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Marine Corps commander summoned by CIO for questioning on alleged influence-peddling case
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[Robert J. Fouser] AI changes rationale for learning languages
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Ador CEO's request for exclusive right to terminate NewJeans' contract with Hybe refused in February
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Woman dangling from power lines rescued by residents holding blanket
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Karzai condemns video of urination on corpses
WASHINGTON (AP) — Afghan President Hamid Karzai on Thursday condemned a video depicting what appears to be four U.S. Marines urinating on the corpses of Taliban fighters.Afghan President Hamid Karzai adjusts his coat, as he speaks during a gathering to mark the 40th death anniversary of
World NewsJan. 13, 2012
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India hunts 'human zoo' videographer
NEW DELHI, Jan 12, 2012 (AFP) - India on Thursday said it was trying to track down those responsible for a video of naked tribal women dancing for tourists in the Andaman islands, where filming of aborigines is banned.British newspaper The Observer at the weekend released the undated video showing J
World NewsJan. 13, 2012
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Russian spacecraft turned space junk to crash soon
MOSCOW (AP) _ A Russian spacecraft designed to burnish the nation's faded space glory in a mission to one of Mars' moons has turned into one of the heaviest, most toxic pieces of space junk ever.It will come crashing down to Earth in just a few days.The Russian space agency Roscosmos' latest forecas
PodcastJan. 13, 2012
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Furious Iran wants action over scientist's killing
TEHRAN (AFP) -- The assassination of an Iranian nuclear scientist sparked deep fury in Tehran on Thursday against prime suspect Israel and against the United States, which said it had nothing to do with the murder.Some hardline newspapers even called for retaliatory action, with one, Keyhan, sa
WorldJan. 12, 2012
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Coalition condemns video of urination on corpses
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The NATO-led security force in Afghanistan on Thursday condemned the behavior of military personnel seen in a video apparently urinating on the corpses of Taliban fighters, and said the personnel are no longer serving there. "This disrespectful act is inexplicable
WorldJan. 12, 2012
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MS plans reorganization, job cuts
Microsoft Corp. is making plans for a companywide restructuring of its marketing operations, a move that may include hundreds of job cuts, according to people familiar with the matter. The plans haven’t been settled and could change, according to the people, who asked not to be named because the review isn’t public. Job cuts are unlikely to involve thousands of employees, the people said. Initial steps could be announced within the next 30 days, according to one person. The changes would elimina
World BusinessJan. 12, 2012
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Japan plans to cut Iran oil imports: Azumi
China rejects limiting oil imports from the country despite U.S. pushU.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy F. Geithner’s efforts to tighten economic sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program won backing from Japan a day after China rejected limiting oil imports from the country. “We want to take concrete steps to reduce our share in an orderly way as soon as possible,” Finance Minister Jun Azumi said at a press conference in Tokyo Thursday after discussions with his U.S. counterpart. “The world canno
World BusinessJan. 12, 2012
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Outrage over ‘human zoo’ video from Indian islands
Rights campaigners and politicians Wednesday condemned a video showing women from a protected and primitive tribe dancing for tourists reportedly in exchange for food on India’s Andaman Islands.British newspaper The Observer released the undated video showing Jarawa tribal women ― some of them naked ― being lured to dance and sing after a bribe was allegedly paid to a policeman to produce them.Under Indian laws designed to protect ancient tribal groups susceptible to outside influence and diseas
World NewsJan. 12, 2012
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Xbox workers threaten suicide in China labor tiff
BEIJING (AP) -- Dozens of workers assembling Xbox video game consoles climbed to a factory dormitory roof, and some threatened to jump to their deaths, in a dispute over job transfers that was defused but highlights growing labor unrest as China's economy slows.The dispute was set off after contract
World BusinessJan. 12, 2012
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Israeli military chief hints at anti-Iran activity
JERUSALEM (AP) -- Israeli leaders typically greet word of violent setbacks to Iran‘s nuclear program with a wall of silence. Now a throwaway comment by Israel’s military chief has hinted of possible Israeli involvement in attacks like the explosion that killed an Iranian nuclear scientist Wednesday.The car bombing in Tehran was the latest in a string of murky mishaps for Iran‘s nuclear program caused by computer worms, explosions and assassinations of top experts. Israel, which has identified a
World NewsJan. 12, 2012
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47,000 people killed in drug violence in Mexico
MEXICO CITY (AP) ― Two decapitated bodies were found inside a burning SUV early Wednesday at the entrance to one of Mexico’s most luxurious malls, feeding fears drug violence is infiltrating privileged realms previously thought safe.Police recovered the mutilated bodies before dawn off a toll highway at a shopping mall entrance in the heart of the Santa Fe district that’s a haven for international corporations, diplomats and the wealthy. The heads and a threatening message were dumped a few yard
World NewsJan. 12, 2012
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EU threatens legal action against Hungary
BRUSSELS (AP) ― The European Union stepped up the pressure Wednesday against Hungary, saying its fiscal policies were unsustainable and threatening legal action over a new constitution that some fear could push the country back into authoritarianism. The warnings escalated the standoff between Hungary’s government and the EU and underlined the difficulty Budapest will face in negotiating a desperately needed international rescue package from the EU and the International Monetary Fund. Hungary, w
World BusinessJan. 12, 2012
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ECB likely to hold rates steady
European Central Bank poised to hold rates steady, new personnel means surprises not ruled outFRANKFURT (AP) -- The European Central Bank is likely to hold interest rates at its monthly meeting after two straight months of cuts, analysts believe, with some expecting Europe’s debt crisis and a deteriorating economy to push the bank soon to take its key rate below the current 1 percent level. President Mario Draghi’s remarks at his post-decision news conference Thursday will be scrutinized for clu
World BusinessJan. 12, 2012
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Russian ship stopped carrying arms bound for Syria
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) ― A Russian ship that made an unscheduled stop in Cyprus while carrying tons of arms to Syria was technically violating an EU embargo on such shipments, say Cypriot officials.The vessel, however, was allowed to continue its journey Wednesday after changing its destination.The cargo ship, owned by St. Petersburg-based Westberg Ltd., left the Russian port on Dec. 9 for Turkey and Syria, which is 65 miles (105 kilometers) east of Cyprus, the officials said.Russia and Turkey are
World NewsJan. 12, 2012
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French journalist killed in Syria on official trip
BEIRUT (AP) ― A French TV cameraman became the first Western journalist killed in the 10-month-old Syrian uprising Wednesday, dying in a barrage of grenades during a government-sponsored trip to the restive city of Homs, officials and a witness said.The violence came just hours after President Bashar Assad made a surprise appearance at a rally in the capital, Damascus, joining thousands of supporters in a show of confidence as the conflict enters a dangerous and violent new phase.The killing of
World NewsJan. 12, 2012
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Marines probe video depicting urination on corpses
WASHINGTON (AP) _ The U.S. Marine Corps said Wednesday it is investigating a video depicting what appears to be four Marines urinating on the corpses of Taliban fighters.In a statement, the Marine Corps said it has not verified the origin or authenticity of the YouTube video. It also said the action
World NewsJan. 12, 2012
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Muhammad Ali returning to Kentucky for birthday
Muhammad Ali is coming home to Louisville to celebrate another milestone -- his 70th birthday.In this June 15, 1975, file photo, world heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali shouts "Joe Bugner must go!" to Malaysian fans during a training session for his fight against Bugner in Kuala Lumpur. (AP)In this
World NewsJan. 12, 2012
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6 pandas amble toward freedom in China preserve
Six pandas bred in captivity wandered into an enclosed nature preserve in their native central China on Wednesday, a step toward eventually being reintroduced to the wild.A panda plays in Panda Valley natural reserve in Dujiangyan city, in southwestern China's Sichuan province, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2
World NewsJan. 12, 2012
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Michelle Obama: Tired of 'angry black woman' stereotype
WASHINGTON (AP) — First lady Michelle Obama is challenging assertions she's forcefully imposed her will on White House aides, saying she's tired of people portraying her as "some kind of angry black woman."Mrs. Obama tells CBS News she hasn't read New York Times reporter Jodi Kantor's new book
World NewsJan. 12, 2012
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Romney wins N.H. Republican primary
CONCORD, New Hampshire (AP) ― Mitt Romney handily won the New Hampshire Republican presidential primary Tuesday, a major step toward cementing his position as the party’s choice to run against President Barack Obama in November.With a sizable win in New Hampshire on the heels of his narrow victory last week in the Iowa caucuses, Romney has strong momentum going into the crucial ― and likely more difficult ― South Carolina primary on Jan. 21.Returns from 87 percent of the state’s precincts showed
World NewsJan. 11, 2012