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[H.eco Forum] H.eco Forum calls for transition to clean, carbon-free energy
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[Exclusive] LACMA admits it needs further research on donated Korean paintings
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Russia likely offering N. Korea technology aid to expand threats to US, others: Pentagon official
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[Bridge to Africa] Africa-Korea partnership: Why it matters for future
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[Herald Interview] Korean adoptees embark on journeys to find roots
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[Graphic News] Medical tourists visiting Korea reach record high
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‘Gimflation’ in S. Korea as dried seaweed prices grow on rising global demand
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Revote on Marine probe bill to be held next week
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Yoon to resume diplomatic activity via 3-way summit with Japan, China
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Illit’s agency sues Ador CEO Min Hee-jin for defamation
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Denmark levies world's first fat tax
COPENHAGEN, Oct 1, 2011 (AFP) -- Denmark Saturday became the first country in the world to impose a fat tax after a week in which consumers hoarded butter, pizza, meat and milk to avoid the immediate effects."We have had to stock up with tonnes of butter and margarine in order to be able to supply o
World NewsOct. 2, 2011
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With al-Awlaki dead, al-Qaida lacks Western voice
ISLAMABAD (AP) -- The killings of U.S.-born cleric Anwar al-Awlaki and another American al-Qaida propagandist in a U.S. airstrike Friday wipe out the decisive factor that made the terrorist group's Yemen branch the most dangerous threat to the United States: its reach into the West.Issuing English-l
World NewsOct. 1, 2011
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Pakistani P.M. deflects U.S. pressure over militants
ISLAMABAD (AP) -- U.S. pressure on Pakistan to attack Afghan militants on its soil will not succeed, the Pakistani prime minister told a gathering Thursday of political and military leaders trying to formulate a response to fresh American allegations that the army’s spy agency is supporting the insu
World NewsSept. 30, 2011
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Fidel Castro mocks Obama for Cuba comments
HAVANA (AP) -- Fidel Castro mocked President Barack Obama on Thursday for saying he’s open to changing U.S. policy toward Cuba if there is change on the island first, calling the U.S. leader “stupid.”Writing in one of his semiregular essays published across state-run media, Castro reacted with sarca
World NewsSept. 30, 2011
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Jackson bodyguard says doc told him to hide vials
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The first bodyguard to reach Michael Jackson's bedroom after the singer's doctor called for help testified Thursday that he was told by the doctor to gather medicine vials before calling emergency services. Deputy District. Attorney. David Walgren displys an image of Micheal Jack
World NewsSept. 30, 2011
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Zany scientists honored in alternative Nobels
NEW YORK (AFP) - In the ultimate accolade for the world's mad scientists, spoof Nobel prizes were awarded Thursday for studies into beetle sex, turtles yawning, the desperation of people dying to urinate and other daffy investigations.The annual Ig Nobel prizes, now in their 21st year, were given at
World NewsSept. 30, 2011
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Europe eyes controversial financial tax
STRASBOURG (AFP) ― Europe went ahead with landmark proposals to tax the financial sector on Wednesday, ignoring U.S. opposition in a move also sure to provoke a row with London which fears capital flight from the City.On the drawing-board for more than a year, the idea was given fresh impetus last m
World BusinessSept. 29, 2011
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German parliament passes expanded euro fund
BERLIN (AP) — German lawmakers on Thursday overwhelmingly approved expanding the powers of the eurozone bailout fund in a major step toward tackling the bloc's sprawling sovereign debt crisis.The measure had been largely expected to pass the lower house of parliament, but a lively debate ahead
WorldSept. 29, 2011
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U.S. man planned to blow up Pentagon
BOSTON (AP) ― A man was arrested Wednesday and accused of plotting an assault on the Pentagon and U.S. Capitol using remote-controlled aircraft armed with explosives ― the latest of several terrorism cases to spring from federal sting operations.Rezwan Ferdaus was arrested in Framingham, Massachuset
World NewsSept. 29, 2011
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Cantaloupe outbreak kills at least 16 in United States
Cantaloupes rot in the afternoon heat on the Jensen Farms in Colorado on Wednesday. (AP-Yonhap News)WASHINGTON (AP) ― Federal health officials said Wednesday more illnesses and possibly more deaths may be linked to an outbreak of listeria in cantaloupe in coming weeks.So far, the outbreak has caused
World NewsSept. 29, 2011
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Japan donor leaves 10 million yen gift in public toilet
TOKYO (AFP) - An anonymous donor has left a wad of cash worth $131,000 in a public toilet in Japan, with instructions it be used to help victims of the March earthquake and tsunami, an official said Thursday.A plastic shopping bag, containing 10 million yen, was found on September22 in a toilet for
Sept. 29, 2011
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U.S. ‘threat’ of military action unites Pakistan
ISLAMABAD (AP) -- U.S. accusations that Pakistan is supporting Afghan insurgents have triggered a nationalist backlash and whipped up media fears of an American invasion, drowning out any discussion over the army’s long use of jihadi groups as deadly proxies in the region.The reaction shows the prob
World NewsSept. 29, 2011
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U.S. fugitive caught 41 years after escape
ALMOCAGEME, Portugal (AP) ― He lived the sweet life for decades. But nobody knew he was on the run.After breaking out of a New Jersey prison 41 years ago, George Wright settled in a picturesque seaside town in Portugal.He married a local woman, raised two children and grew old in a pretty house on a
World NewsSept. 29, 2011
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U.S. approves two solar loans worth $1 billion
WASHINGTON (AP) ― The Energy Department on Wednesday approved two loan guarantees worth more than $1 billion for solar energy projects in Nevada and Arizona, two days before the expiration date of a program that has become a rallying cry for Republican critics of the Obama administration’s green ene
World BusinessSept. 29, 2011
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Fitch lowers Slovenia credit rating
LJUBLJANA (AFP) ― Fitch ratings agency lowered eurozone member Slovenia’s credit rating by one notch to “AA-“ on Wednesday over concerns over its banks and failure to implement reforms to stabilize public finances.“The downgrade of Slovenia is primarily driven by deterioration in the financial posit
World BusinessSept. 29, 2011
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France unveils slashed budget
PARIS (AP) ― France proudly presented next year’s budget on Wednesday as the first to cut spending since World War II, as it tries to convince nervous investors that it will get its debts under control.But economists balked at the claim and said the cuts in the 2012 budget are not substantial enough
World BusinessSept. 29, 2011
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U.N. Council moves to consider Palestinian bid
UNITED NATIONS (AP) ― The Security Council took its first official step Wednesday to consider the Palestinians’ request for U.N. membership.Lebanese Ambassador Nawaf Salam, who holds this month’s rotating council presidency, announced that he was forwarding the Palestinians’ request to the committee
World NewsSept. 29, 2011
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Greece faces auditors’ verdict
ATHENS (AFP) ― International auditors headed for Greece and Germany’s parliament prepared for a crucial vote on boosting the eurozone rescue fund Thursday, but discord over the debt crisis unnerved global markets.Greece’s global creditors announced their auditors would return to Athens, four weeks a
World BusinessSept. 29, 2011
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US man planned to blow up Pentagon
BOSTON (AP) -- A man was arrested Wednesday and accused of plotting an assault on the Pentagon and U.S. Capitol using remote-controlled aircraft armed with explosives _ the latest of several terrorism cases to spring from federal sting operations.A police car sits in the driveway of
World NewsSept. 29, 2011
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Finnish lawmakers OK boosting euro bailout fund
HELSINKI (AP)-- The Finnish Parliament has approved expanding the eurozone's bailout fund's powers and increasing Finland's share to (euro) 14 billion ($19 billion). Lawmakers voted 103-66 in favor of the government motion with 31 absent or abstaining. Tuesday's approval was
World BusinessSept. 28, 2011