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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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Marine Corps commander summoned by CIO for questioning on alleged influence-peddling case
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Some junior doctors are returning: Health Ministry
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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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Despite boost in spending, Angolans languish in hospital
LUANDA (AFP) ― In the Angolan hospital rooms that do have beds, two or three patients share each one, feeling fortunate not to be among the sick crowded into the corridors.Angola has tripled its spending on health care since 2006, but for the vast majority of Angolans who can’t afford sparkling new
World NewsOct. 9, 2011
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Western fast food surges with waistlines in India
NEW DELHI (AFP) ― Every lunchtime at a McDonald’s on the corner of one of central New Delhi’s biggest streets, queues of hungry young patrons, often four-wide and unruly, snake towards the counters.The majority of those standing in line are under 30, most are in Western rather than Indian dress, and
World NewsOct. 9, 2011
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Jiang appears in public after speculation
BEIJING (AP) ― Former Chinese President Jiang Zemin made a rare public appearance at a Beijing ceremony on Sunday, months after speculation that he had died or was close to death.The 85-year-old Jiang took his seat onstage with other former and current top Chinese leaders at the Great Hall of the Pe
World NewsOct. 9, 2011
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Private funeral held for Jobs
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) ― The Wall Street Journal is reporting that the funeral for Apple co-founder Steve Jobs is being held Friday.The newspaper cited an unnamed person familiar with the matter. The person described the ceremony as a small private gathering. The person would not say where or when Frida
World BusinessOct. 9, 2011
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H.K. student’s Apple tribute is Internet hit
HONG KONG (AFP) ― A Hong Kong design student said Friday he was overwhelmed and felt “unreal” after his somber logo in tribute to Apple founder Steve Jobs caused a worldwide Internet sensation.The design, featuring Jobs’ silhouette incorporated into the bite of a white Apple logo on a black backgrou
World BusinessOct. 9, 2011
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Moody's cuts credit ratings of 12 British banks
Moody's on Friday downgraded its credit ratings for a dozen British lenders, including state-rescued Royal Bank of Scotland and Lloyds TSB, due to the removal and curtailment of government financial support.Moody's said it chose to downgrade five large banks and seven small ones as government action
World NewsOct. 7, 2011
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Gadhafi urges resistance to Libya’s new leaders
TRIPOLI (AP) ― Moammar Gadhafi called on Libyans to take to the streets and wage a campaign of civil disobedience against the country’s new leaders Thursday ― the first word from the fugitive leader in just over two weeks.Gadhafi said the National Transitional Council, which has assumed leadership o
World NewsOct. 7, 2011
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Wall Street protesters fed up with both parties
Obama acknowledges economic insecurities fueling three-week demonstrationsNEW YORK (AP) ― Their chief target is Wall Street, but many of the demonstrators in New York and across the U.S. also are thoroughly disgusted with Washington, blaming politicians of both major parties for policies they say pr
World NewsOct. 7, 2011
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Moody’s downgrades a dozen U.K. banks‘
LONDON (AP) -- Moody’s Investors Service has downgraded the debt ratings of a dozen British banks because of doubts over the strength of the government’s support.Moody’s said Friday that the downgrades include a two-notch downgrade to “A2” for government-controlled Royal Bank of Scotland, and a one-
World BusinessOct. 7, 2011
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BOE mulls extra stimulus measures
LONDON (AP) ― The Bank of England surprised markets Thursday by sanctioning another 75 billion pounds ($116 billion) injection into a British economy that’s suffering from the shockwaves of Europe’s debt crisis and the British government’s austerity program.The Bank’s rate-setting Monetary Policy Co
World BusinessOct. 7, 2011
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Obama challenges GOP senators: Vote for jobs bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama defiantly challenged lawmakers Thursday to vote for his jobs plan or explain why not. "This is not a game," he declared.In keeping with the sharp new tone the president has adopted against Republicans, he challenged them to support him or spell out what
World NewsOct. 7, 2011
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ECB leaves interest rates unchanged
BERLIN -- The European Central bank left interest rates unchanged on Thursday, holding off on a step many economists think the eurozone's chief monetary authority will eventually take by year-end to support a weakening economy.Markets waited for bank head Jean-Claude Trichet's last news conference t
World BusinessOct. 6, 2011
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Asian tech giants remember Jobs as ‘leading light’
HONG KONG (AFP) -- Asia‘s technology giants paid tribute to Steve Jobs on Thursday, with Sony and Samsung hailing the late Apple co-founder as the leading light of the digital age and an inspirational entrepreneur.Fans in tech-savvy Japan and Singapore held silent prayers at Apple stores while in Ch
World BusinessOct. 6, 2011
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Afghans rally in Kabul, demand NATO troops leave
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) -- Hundreds of people marched through the streets of the Afghan capital on Thursday, demanding the immediate withdrawal of international military forces ahead of the 10th anniversary of the U.S. invasion.The peaceful demonstration in downtown Kabul was meant to mark the Oct.
World NewsOct. 6, 2011
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Apple's Steve Jobs, father of Mac, iPhone, dies
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Steve Jobs saw the future and led the world to it. He moved technology from garages to pockets, took entertainment from discs to bytes and turned gadgets into extensions of the people who use them.Jobs, who founded and ran Apple, told us what we needed before we wanted it. Appl
World NewsOct. 6, 2011
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Palin decides not run for U.S. president
WASHINGTON (AP) ― Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin said Wednesday she will not run for president, leaving little doubt that the eventual Republican nominee will come from the current field of contenders.After months of leaving her fans guessing, Palin said in a statement that she and her husband Todd
World NewsOct. 6, 2011
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Steve Jobs legacy reaches far beyond Apple
Steve Jobs was once known as the man who saved Apple computers. He will be remembered as one of the rare few who changed the world.Jobs guided Apple from the brink of financial ruin to a lofty place among the world’s most valuable companies before his death on Wednesday.But thinking of Jobs merely a
World BusinessOct. 6, 2011
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10 products that defined Steve Jobs‘ career
NEW YORK (AP) -- Steve Jobs had no formal schooling in engineering, yet he’s listed as the inventor or co-inventor on more than 300 U.S. patents. These are some of the significant products that were created under his direction:1. Apple I (1976) -- Apple’s first product was a computer for hobbyists a
World BusinessOct. 6, 2011
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Karzai assassination plot foiled: official
KABUL (AP) ― Afghan intelligence officials said Wednesday that they had broken up a cell that plotted to kill President Hamid Karzai, arresting six people in Kabul whom they claimed were affiliated with al-Qaida and the Haqqani militant group.Intelligence service spokesman Latifullah Mashal said tha
World NewsOct. 6, 2011
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Jobs tributes light up iPhones, iPads and Twitter worldwide
CHICAGO (AP) ― There’s no makeshift memorial or candlelight vigil for Steve Jobs at the Apple Store in downtown Chicago. The tributes and condolences are in tweets and news alerts pulsing through the iPhones, iPads and laptop computers inside.One customer visiting from Ireland says he heard the news
World BusinessOct. 6, 2011