...own who was behind the attack and there was no evidence that the attack was related to the minister's visit or the opening of the base. It clearly indicated, however, the possibility of future attacks...lligence report that Taliban insurgents have moved to northern Afghanistan in large numbers after U.S.-led allied forces carried out intensive operations last year to drive out Taliban insurgents from...

...igue. Patients complain of headache, fatigue, low productivity and inability to concentrate at work. It is also noteworthy that conjunctivitis, commonly associated with AR, can also disrupt patient’s visual acuity. When you visit a clinic for AR symptoms, the doctor will first obtain your medical history, possible exposure to allergens and the severity of your symptoms. Family history of other...

...wever, experts say that choosing the right shoes is as important as the correct walking posture. “High heels have an inclined structure, putting pressure on toes to resist the inclination. And there’s no material to support the top side of the foot. All these things can lead to symptoms such as bunions, corns, calluses and ingrown toe nails,” said Lee Dong-yeon, orthopedic professor at Seoul Nati...

Hollywood celebrity Kim Kardashian got booted off the stage at Prince’s concert when she refused to dance. Humphries, a professional basketball player for the New Jersey Nets, tweeted, “Kimmy got nervous.” He added, “So cute, though.” Later, Kardashian had one more chance to make up for her uninspiring performance when she was pulled back on stage for an encore. Kardashian tweeted, “Went up on...

...ed an outbreak of the livestock foot-and-mouth (FMD) disease on its soil to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the Radio Free Asia said in a report on Thursday. North Korea's agricultural ministry sent a letter to the U.N. organization on Wednesday, notifying it of the outbreak of the contagious animal disease and asking for emergency support, the media reported, citing ...

Boy band Super Junior’s latest album “Miinah (Bonamana)” ranked No. 1 among Korean pop albums sold last year, the Korea Music Content Association said Wednesday. Girl group miss A’s “Bad Girl Good Girl” topped the online chart and veteran singer Lee Seung-chul’s “Geu Saram (That Person),” the mobile chart, of the Gaon Chart, the Korean national record chart similar to U.S. Billboard charts. Cul...

...th a European Union warship in international waters and all crew members were confirmed safe, Seoul's foreign ministry said. The 241-ton trawler Keummi 305 and its 43 crew members were freed Wednesda...), officials said. The EU warship headed toward the boat to provide escort and assistance at Seoul's request. All crew members were confirmed safe, though five Kenyans showed light symptoms of colds...

North Korea's military said Thursday its side will no longer talk to South Korea as long as Seoul remains reluctant to lower tension, a day after their first defense talks in nearly half a year collapsed despite high anticipation. In a bulletin carried by Pyongyang's official Korean Central News Agency, the North's delegation to the two-day colonel-level talks said its South Korean counterpart "...

...inst Turkey, whose captain Emre Belozoglu was red carded early in the second half. The head-to-head record improved to one win, two draws and four losses against Turkey. The meeting was South Korea's first friendly match after its two veteran footballers -- Park Ji-sung of Manchester United and Lee Young-pyo of Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal -- announced their retirement from international play after finishing third at the Asian Cup last month. "We had to make up for Park and Lee, and Lee Chung-yong (Bolton Wanderers) and Cha...

President Barack Obama plans to send the U.S.-South Korea free trade agreement to Congress in the next few weeks, but ``serious issues'' are holding up deals with Colombia and Panama, his top trade official said Wednesday. U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk told the House Ways and Means Committee that Obama hopes Congress will approve the South Korean pact this spring. The administration says th...

CAIRO, (AFP) - Egypt's embattled regime warned of a military crackdown on Wednesday as massive protests demanding its overthrow spilled out across the country and deadly unrest flared in the remote s...ip Crowley said. The protesters however showed no sign of backing down on their demand for Mubarak's overthrow as tens of thousands of people filled Cairo's Tahrir Square well into the third week of ...

In this undated image made available in London, on Feb. 8, 2011, by Pathe Productions, two-time Oscar winning actress Meryl Streep is transformed for her role as former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher - complete with the Iron Lady's trademark hairdo The Hollywood star is playing Baroness Thatcher in a biopic being made by Mamma Mia! director Phyllida Lloyd. (Photo: AP-Yonhap)