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South Korean Parliament Votes on Impeachment of Interim President Han Duck-soo
On Friday, the South Korean Parliament will vote on an impeachment motion against interim President Han Duck-soo, who is accused…
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South Korea’s Acting President Han Refuses to Appoint Judges to Constitutional Court
South Korean Acting President and Prime Minister Han Duck-soo on Thursday declined to appoint judges to the Constitutional Court, citing…
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Azerbaijan Observes National Day of Mourning for Victims of AZAL Plane Crash
Azerbaijan is observing a national day of mourning today in honor of the lives lost in the tragic crash of…
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Ceremonies Across Asia Mark 20th Anniversary of Deadly Boxing Day Tsunami
On Thursday, ceremonies were held across Asia to commemorate the victims of the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami, marking two decades…
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‘China Daily’ Cartoon Mocks US Human Rights Claims
One of Chinese English-language newspapers has challenged United States’ claims on human rights by publishing a cartoon on the situation…
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Japan Airlines Resumes Operations After Cyberattack Disrupts Flights
TOKYO – Japan Airlines (JAL) announced that its systems have returned to normal after a cyberattack caused delays to some…
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South Korea’s Political Crisis Deepens as Opposition Moves to Impeach Acting President Han
South Korea’s main opposition party, the Democratic Party, introduced a bill on Thursday to impeach Acting President Han Duck-soo, with…
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Iran Calls for Clarity on Murder of Two Iranian Nationals in France
Iran’s High Council for Human Rights has called on French authorities to provide detailed documentation regarding the recent murders of…
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Afghan Taliban Pledge Retaliation After Pakistani Airstrikes Kill at Least 46
At least 46 people were killed in a Pakistani airstrike on Afghanistan’s Paktika province, the Afghan Taliban government reported Wednesday,…
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32 Survivors Hospitalized After Plane Crash in Aktau, Kazakhstan
Following the AZAL flight crash in Aktau, 32 survivors, including three children, have been hospitalized, as reported by Kazakhstan’s Ministry…
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