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Iran’s president found dead at helicopter crash site
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Seoul rolls out W250b package in bid to lure foreign talent
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N. Korea slams US subcritical nuclear test, vows measures to bolster nuclear deterrence
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Korea's increasing US investment mutually beneficial: report
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Yoon vetoes bill for special probe into young Marine's death
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SNU alums nabbed for digital sex crimes
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Minister warns against trusting NK stated intentions, says Moon misguided
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South Korea bans viral North Korea propaganda video praising Kim
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AI Seoul Summit to discuss ways to make AI equitable in Global South
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Hermes celebrates craftsmanship
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Japan 'worst case tsunami' could reach 35-meters
A 35-meter tsunami could hit the Japanese coast in the wake of a massive earthquake, an expert panel has said after revising its worst case scenario projections following last year's disaster. In this Nov. 12, 2011 file photo, the Unit 4 reactor building of the tsunami-crippled Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power station is seen through a bus window in Okuma town, north of Tokyo. (AP-Yonhap News)If a
April 1, 2012
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Myanmar's Suu Kyi reported winning historic vote
She struggled for a free Myanmar for a quarter-century, much of it spent locked away under house arrest. Now, the Nobel Peace Prize laureate whose nonviolent campaign for democracy at home transformed her into a global icon is on the verge of ascending to public office for the first time. Aung San Suu Kyi (AP-Yonhap News)Aung San Suu Kyi, 66, was elected to parliament Sunday in a historic victory
April 1, 2012
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China punishes social media, websites on coup talk
China is closing a dozen websites, penalizing two popular social media sites and detaining six people for circulating rumors of a coup that rattled Beijing in the midst of its worst high-level political crisis in years.The extensive clampdown, announced late Friday by state media, underscores the authoritarian government's anxieties over a public that is wired to the Internet and eager to discuss
April 1, 2012
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April 1, 2012
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3 tickets share record $640M U.S. lottery jackpot
Three lottery tickets sold in Illinois, Kansas and Maryland hit the world record-breaking $640 million Mega Millions jackpot, lottery officials said Saturday, dashing the get-rich-quick dreams of millions of players across the country.Illinois' winner used a quick pick in which the computer selected the winning numbers on a ticket sold at a convenience store in the small town of Red Bud, near St.
April 1, 2012
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Stricken cruise ship repaired, heading to Malaysia
A cruise ship with 1,000 people on board that had drifted for 24 hours after being disabled by a fire was headed toward Malaysia following repairs and was expected to reach shore Sunday, the ship's company said. The Azamara Quest, which had embarked on a 17-day Southeast Asian cruise, was left drift
March 31, 2012
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Record $640 million U.S. lottery prize reported to have winner
NEW YORK (AFP) -- The record $640 million lottery prize that sent the United States into a gambling frenzy reportedly had at least one winner early Saturday as local media said the winning ticket had been sold in the state of Maryland. The winning numbers -- 2, 4, 23, 38, 46 with Me
March 31, 2012
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China punishes social media, websites on coup talk
BEIJING (AP) -- China is shuttering more than a dozen websites, penalizing two popular social media sites and detaining six people for circulating rumors of a coup that rattled Beijing in the midst of its worst high-level political crisis in years. The announcement carried late Frid
March 31, 2012
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Security breach hits U.S. card processors, banks
The U.S. Secret Service is investigating a major cyber intrusion at an Atlanta-based payment processor that could expose millions of MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Discover cardholders to fraudulent charges.Processor Global Payments Inc said on Friday it had found "unauthorized access" into
March 31, 2012
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Obama: Oil supply enough to keep squeeze on Iran
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama said Friday he was plowing ahead with potential sanctions against countries that keep buying oil from Iran, including allies of the United States, in a deepening campaign to starve Iran of money for its disputed nuclear program.The world oil market is tight,
March 31, 2012
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Japan orders interception of North Korean rocket
TOKYO (AP) ― Japan’s defense minister on Friday ordered missile units to intercept a rocket expected to be launched by North Korea next month if it flies over Japan.The order from Defense Minister Naoki Tanaka came at a meeting of Japan’s national security council. It followed instructions issued earlier in the week for the military to prepare to intercept the satellite rocket if it enters Japanese territory.The Unha-3 rocket is expected to fly past western Japan after its launch from North Kore
March 30, 2012
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Myanmar shines spotlight on historic election
YANGON (AP) ― Myanmar has sent out a surprisingly broad guest list for elections Sunday, hoping to showcase its democratic credentials to the world.The by-election is likely to mark a symbolic turning point by bringing opposition leader and Nobel peace laureate Aung San Suu Kyi into parliament for the first time, an event that would raise hopes for a more representative government after a half century of repressive military rule.However, with less than 7 percent of the chambers’ seats contested,
March 30, 2012
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Spain engulfed in anti-austerity strike
MADRID (AP) ― Spanish workers enraged by austerity-driven labor reforms to prevent the nation from becoming Europe’s next bailout victim has slowed down the country’s economy in a general strike, closing factories and clashing with police as the new-center right government tried to convince investors the nation isn’t headed for a financial meltdown.Tens of thousands held protest marches in Madrid and other cities Thursday, and the demonstrations turned violent in Spain’s second-largest city of B
March 30, 2012
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13 dead in Honduran prison fire amid inmate riot
At least 13 people died during an uprising by armed inmates at a Honduran prison Thursday, one of them decapitated and the others killed by a fire started by the rioters, authorities said.Varying reports of local and national authorities said as many as 18 inmates were killed, but national police ch
March 30, 2012
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Indonesia women’s group slams miniskirt comment
Taking backward steps? Indonesian government considers mini-skirt ban. (MTC)Indonesia’s commission for women’s rights condemned on Thursday a minister’s suggestion that miniskirts be banned under the controversial anti-pornography law.Religious affairs minister Suryadharma Ali said on Wednesday
March 30, 2012
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University revokes Hungary president's doctorate
A Hungarian university decided Thursday to revoke the doctorate of the country's president after an investigation found that large parts of his 1992 thesis were copied from other authors.Rector Tivadar Tulassay said Semmelweis University's senate voted 33-4 in favor of revocation because Pal Schmitt
March 30, 2012
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Rising powers say new bank can help development
NEW DELHI (AP) _ The leaders of five of the world's fast-rising powers agreed Thursday to move toward creating a new development bank that would improve access to capital for poor nations.Accusing current international institutions of failing to lift up poor countries, the BRICS group _ Brazil, Russ
March 29, 2012
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Explosions heard as Arab summit opens in Baghdad
Arab Foreign ministers meet in Baghdad, Iraq, Wednesday. Foreign ministers of the 22-member Arab League meeting in Baghdad will ask their heads of state to urge the Syrian regime to halt its crackdown on civilians and allow humanitarian groups into the country. &nb
March 29, 2012
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BRICS summit insists on dialogue for Syria, Iran
(AFP) -- .The world's emerging powers on Thursday said dialogue was the only answer to crises in Syria and Iran at a summit aimed at bolstering their non-Western alliance's influence on global affairs.The BRICS bloc -- comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa -- vowed to work togethe
March 29, 2012
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Clinton to open way to resume aid to Egypt: US official
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will open the way to resuming $1.3 billion in annual military aid to Egypt that had been suspended over human rights concerns.“Tomorrow, Secretary Clinton will certify that Egypt is meeting its obligations under its peace treaty with Israel,” a senior State Department official said in an email on Thursday.The move will free up $250 million in economic aid that had never been in serious question.Clinton would also waive requirements on whether Cairo is maki
March 29, 2012