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Jimin of BTS, actor Song Da-eun suspected to be dating, again
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What's next for the government's push in quota hike?
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Trump may like to 'solve' N. Korean nuclear problem if reelected: ex-official
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Woman falls to death from acquaintance's home after exhibiting ‘unexplained' behaviors
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‘Malice should not undermine the system, social order,’ says Hybe's Bang
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N. Korea slams planned S. Korea-US military drills, warns of 'catastrophic aftermath'
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[Robert J. Fouser] Social attitudes toward language proficiency
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N. Korea fires short-range ballistic missiles toward East Sea: JCS
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[Graphic News] How much do Korean adults read?
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N. Korea says it test-fired tactical ballistic missile with new guidance technology
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Committed to do everything we can: Merkel
OTTAWA (AP) ― German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Thursday that Germany is committed to doing everything it can to maintain the euro and renewed her call for fiscal discipline by praising Canada for not “living on borrowed money” and saying it should serve as a model for Europe. Merkel, fresh off her summer vacation, arrived in Ottawa for two days of meetings with Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper. Last month, European Central Bank President Mario Draghi said the bank would do “whatever it
World BusinessAug. 17, 2012
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Elvis Presley’s ex-wife, daughter at Graceland bash
MEMPHIS, Tennessee (AFP) ― Fans of Elvis Presley cheered as his daughter and ex-wife appeared publicly at Graceland to personally thank them for their loyalty, 35 years after the music legend’s death.Priscilla and Lisa Marie Presley spoke for little more than a minute on Wednesday at the start of an all-night candlelight vigil in memory of the king of rock ‘n’ roll, who died suddenly on Aug. 16, 1977 at the age of 42.But it was enough to thrill the mainly older but passionately dedicated crowd t
World NewsAug. 17, 2012
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Plaque marks Chicago site of Obamas’ first kiss
CHICAGO (AP) ― Barack Obama first kissed the woman who would become his wife outside a Chicago ice cream shop ― and now there’s a plaque to prove it. The managers of a shopping center in the city’s Hyde Park neighborhood installed the 1,361-kilogram granite marker this week with a plaque reading, “On this site President Barack Obama first kissed Michelle Obama.” The plaque includes a picture of the first couple and a quote taken from an interview the president gave to “O, The Oprah Magazine” des
World NewsAug. 17, 2012
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8-year-old boy microwaves neighbor’s cat
An 8-year-old British boy is in trouble with the police for cooking a neighbor’s cat. The boy’s neighbors came downstairs to find that the boy had started cooking their cat in their microwave. Shocked, the cat’s owners rushed the cat to a charity facility for treatment.The cat’s internal organs may be permanently damaged. A UK animal welfare charity RSPCA has started an investigation to find out more about the case. The charity’s senior prosecutions case manager Terry Stroud, stated: “This is a
World NewsAug. 17, 2012
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Man steals marijuana in police station
A man, living in Pennsylvania, stole a bag of marijuana from a police station.According to news reports, David Allan Thompson, 27, took the bag, which was kept in the police station as evidence, because of its fragrance.Thompson went to the station to inform on a case. As he was getting into a patrol room with an officer, he snatched the bag of marijuana from the counter. When Thompson left the station, he met an officer and gave it back to the officer, saying, “I just couldn’t help myself. That
World NewsAug. 17, 2012
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Phoenix mayor breaks nose at WNBA practice
Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton broke his nose in two places while running drills with the Phoenix Mercury WNBA team.Stanton went up for a rebound against Nakia Sanford while running drills with the team Monday and took an elbow to the nose, breaking it in two places, TMZ reported Thursday.The mayor was treated at a local hospital and released."Injuries are just part of the game -- they're battle wound
World NewsAug. 17, 2012
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Plaque marks Chicago site of Obamas’ 1st kiss
Barack Obama first kissed the woman who would become his wife outside a Chicago ice cream shop _ and now there’s a plaque to prove it.The managers of a shopping center in the city’s Hyde Park neighborhood installed the 3,000-pound (1361-kilogram) granite marker this week with a plaque reading, “On this site President Barack Obama first kissed Michelle Obama.”The plaque includes a picture of the first couple and a quote taken from an interview the president gave to “O, The Oprah Magazine” describ
World NewsAug. 17, 2012
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Ecuador grants asylum to WikiLeaks’ Assange
Ecuador said Thursday that it was granting asylum to WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, a decision that thrilled supporters but will do little to defuse the standoff at the Latin American nation’s London embassy, where the Australian ex-hacker has been holed up for almost two months.Foreign Minister Ricardo Patino said Ecuador believed Assange faced a real threat of political persecution _ includin
World NewsAug. 17, 2012
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Gunmen attack Pakistan air base, 8 dead
KAMRA, Pakistan (AFP) ― Militants armed with guns and rocket launchers stormed a Pakistani air force base before dawn on Thursday, sparking heavy clashes that left eight people dead, officials said.Two security officials were killed at PAF Base Minhas in Kamra, where suspected Islamists again penetrated a sensitive military site in the nuclear-armed country, which has been battling a Taliban insurgency for five years.The attack comes amid speculation that Pakistan could launch an operation again
World NewsAug. 16, 2012
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S&P cuts Nokia further into junk
Finnish cellphone maker has been downgraded to ‘BB-’ from ‘BB+’HELSINKI (AP) ― Rating agency Standard and Poor’s on Wednesday downgraded Nokia Corp.’s long-term corporate credit rating further into junk status amid concerns over the cellphone company’s deteriorating profitability. While cutting its rating on Nokia by two notches to “BB-,” S&P warned there could be further downgrades as it slapped a negative outlook on the company. For S&P, anything below “BBB-” is considered junk status, or not
World BusinessAug. 16, 2012
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Eurozone fears shadow Merkel’s Canada visit
OTTAWA (AFP) ― German leader Angela Merkel held talks Wednesday with her Canadian counterpart on a first-ever bilateral visit shadowed by eurozone fears and Ottawa’s refusal to wade into relief efforts.The delegation was all smiles as Prime Minister Stephen Harper whisked Merkel away to his lakeside retreat for an informal dinner ahead of talks on the debt crisis and efforts to reach an EU-Canada free trade pact.They appeared cheerful and animated as they made small talk and gazed across the sti
World BusinessAug. 16, 2012
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7 banks subpoenaed over rate-fixing
ALBANY, New York (AP) ― The attorneys general of New York and Connecticut have issued subpoenas to seven banks over the possible manipulation of a global interest rate, a person with knowledge of the matter told the Associated Press on Wednesday. Subpoenas were issued, mostly last month and this month, to Barclays, Citigroup, Deutsche Bank, JPMorgan Chase, HSBC, Royal Bank of Scotland and UBS, the person said. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the person was not authorized to d
World BusinessAug. 16, 2012
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Spain said to speed EU bank bailout after collateral limits
Spain is about to receive an emergency disbursement from the 100 billion-euro ($123 billion) bailout of its financial system because of restrictions the European Central Bank imposed on bank borrowing, according to a person familiar with the matter. The ECB last month imposed limits on how much it will lend banks against government-guaranteed bonds. The rule change meant Spain had to ditch a plan for nationalized lender Bankia group to get a loan from the Frankfurt-based central bank, said the p
World BusinessAug. 16, 2012
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Shitterton called worst-named British town
Shitterton, a hamlet in Dorset, has been voted the most unfortunate name in Britain, findmypast.co.uk announced Wednesday.In fact, Dorset -- a county better known for its beautiful coast, the old city of Dorchester and the countryside described by novelist Thomas Hardy -- had three places in the top 10, making it the loser among counties, the Dorset Echo reported. Scratchy Bottom was in the No. 2
World NewsAug. 16, 2012
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Nessie hunter claims photo shows monster
A Scottish sailor who has been searching for the Loch Ness monster for the past 26 years said he has captured a photograph of the legendary creature.George Edwards, captain of the Nessie Hunter, said he has been taking the boat onto Loch Ness nearly every day for the past two and a half decades -- often with like-minded tourists -- and he has now captured a photo that he believes to be the back of a Loch Ness monster, ABC News reported Wednesday.“I saw something out of the corner of my eye, and
World NewsAug. 16, 2012
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Thieves speed off in running Maserati
Police in New York said car thieves made off with a Maserati while its owner was standing nearby, talking to a friend.Investigators said the car‘s owner, Chadwick Lange, 43, left the keys in the ignition and the engine running when he got out of the vehicle in Times Square to talk to a friend around 4:40 a.m. Sunday when two men approached him and asked if they could take pictures of the car, the New York Daily News reported Tuesday.However, after taking a couple of pictures, one of the men jump
World NewsAug. 16, 2012
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Is this the most romantic wedding proposal ever?
Flowers and proposals often go together, but a man from Boston has taken the combination to a new level. Early this month, Jack Cushley proposed to his girlfriend Teresa Elsey by arranging a flashmob; he had dozens of strangers present Elsey with a single flower as the couple made their way to the Institute of Contemporary Art, the location of their first date. The couple first met up and strolled along Boston’s waterfront near the museum. There, Elsey was presented with the pink and white bloom
World NewsAug. 16, 2012
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Italian soccer giant scouts Scottish school girl
A 10-year-old school girl has been scouted by AC Milan, one of the best soccer clubs in the world.According to news reports, Aisha Saini from Scotland was encouraged to join AC Milan’s European football academy annual tournament by AC Milan scouts after playing in a tournament arranged by AC Milan in Murcia, Spain.Saini’s parents had no idea that the club’s staff were watching the games.“I couldn’t believe it when it turned out scouts from AC Milan were watching,” Saini’s father said. “The scout
World NewsAug. 16, 2012
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Woman arrested in van ramming
This image is not directly related to the story. (123rf) Police in Florida said a woman rammed her boyfriend‘s van with her truck because she was angry at him for looking at another woman’s behind. The Alachua County Sheriff‘s Office said Deborah Slaton, 45, of Hawthorne, was at a game room around 9 p.m.
World NewsAug. 16, 2012
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Japan arrests 14 pro-China activists over island landing
Japan arrested 14 people after pro-China activists landed Wednesday on an island at the centre of a bitter territorial row in an episode that threatens to further destabilise fractious ties.The group -- some of whom made it to shore -- had sailed from Hong Kong on Sunday to the archipelago, known as Senkaku in Japan and Diaoyu in China, with the intention of planting a Chinese flag.Prime Minister
World NewsAug. 16, 2012