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Constitutional Court begins hearing on justice minister's impeachment case
Justice Minister Park Sung-jae speaks to reporters as he arrives at the Constitutional Court in Seoul, Tuesday, for the first hearing of his impeachment case. Joint Press Corps By Anna J. Park The Constitutional Court held its first official hearing on the highly anticipated impeachment case of...
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South Korea opposition urges swift ruling on president's fate
South Korea's opposition party on Monday urged the country's Constitutional Court to rule swiftly on suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment, saying delays were "irresponsible" and causing social unrest. Yoon was impeached by lawmakers over his disastrous December 3 declaration of martial...
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More than 2,000 could be buried in Papua New Guinea landslide, authorities say
SYDNEY--More than 2,000 people could be buried alive by a massive landslide in Papua New Guinea last week, the government said on Monday, as treacherous terrain and the difficulty of getting aid to the site raises the risk few survivors will be found. The National Disaster Centre raised the number...
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Over 1 million evacuated as Cyclone Remal brings heavy rain to Bangladesh and India
CNNTropical Cyclone Remal made landfall in Bangladesh on Sunday, bringing torrential rain and heavy winds as it continues to move inland across eastern India, toppling trees, turning roads into rivers and causing large-scale damage. More than 1 million vulnerable people across both countries were...
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North Korea plans to launch a rocket soon, likely carrying its 2nd military spy satellite
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea on Monday announced plans to launch a rocket apparently carrying its second military spy satellite by early next week, drawing quick, strong rebukes from neighbors South Korea and Japan. This photo provided by the North Korean government shows what the country...
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In pricey Hong Kong, residents flock to China for cheaper dining, shopping
Hong Kong, ChinaHong Kong resident Mimi Lau regularly heads to Shenzhen to grab a meal with friends or go shopping in one of the Chinese megacity’s many upscale malls. For Lau, who lives in Hong Kong’s New Territories near the border with mainland China, Shenzhen is not only a shorter bus ride...
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Zelenskiy calls on world leaders to attend  Ukraine ‘peace summit’ after deadly Kharkiv strike
The Ukraine president, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, has released a desperate video plea calling on world leaders to attend a “peace summit” next month in Switzerland, after a deadly Russian attack on a DIY hypermarket in Kharkiv on Saturday killed 12 people and injured dozens more. Zelenskiy appealed in...
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‘Seize power’: China continues Taiwan-choking military drills on day 2
The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of China has entered its second day of rigorous military drills around Taiwan, escalating the tension in the region. The exercises, which began on Thursday, have expanded from initial blockade practices to more advanced operations focused on battlefield...
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Thai court to hear ethics case calling for removal of PM
Thailand’s Constitutional Court will examine a plea seeking to remove Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin over his cabinet appointment of a lawyer with a criminal conviction. Judges voted 6-3 on Thursday to accept a petition submitted by 40 senators to remove Srettha from office, but they rejected an...
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Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed, with China stocks down, after Wall St retreat
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were trading mixed Thursday, as investor sentiment in Tokyo was boosted by news of soaring Nvidia earnings. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 gained 1.3% to 39,103.22. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 sank 0.5% to 7,811.80. South Korea’s Kospi added 0.1% to 2,726.33....
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