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Korean Air Lines Executive Steps Down After Public Backlash Over Ejected Flight Crew Member
Cho Hyun-ah has announced her resignation from Korean Air Lines on Tuesday after she was criticized by South Korea’s citizens for ejecting a member of the cabin crew from a plane. The 40-year-old Cho is the eldest daughter of Cho Yang-ho, the chairman of the airline company. Before her resignation… 
Pope Francis Dismisses Chief Of Swiss Guard
The Vatican announced on Dec. 4 that Pope Francis has ordered Daniel Craig to be removed from his position as the chief of the Swiss Guard. Anrig will continue serving the Vatican until his term ends on Jan. 31 of next year. 
Russian Scientists Monitoring Mountain-Sized Asteroid Heading To Earth
Vladimir Lipunov, an astrophysicist and professor at the Moscow State University, said he is currently tracking a huge asteroid that’s about to enter Earth’s orbit. The asteroid, which has a diameter of 360 meters, is as big as a mountain and has been named 2014 UR116. 
Prince William Tackles Wildlife Trafficking During U.S. Visit
Prince William appeared in the World Bank Washington, D.C., on Dec. 8 and discussed his plans to combat wildlife trafficking around the globe. According to the Duke of Cambridge, he aims to form a task force under the supervision of the United for Wildlife royal organization to monitor the different… 
Putin Looks To Russian Science In Response To International Sanctions
President Vladimir Putin held a government meeting on Dec. 8 to urged Russia’s officials to support the country’s own scientific programs. The president’s call for the development of local technology is in response to the sanctions imposed by other nations on Russia. 
Prosecutors Drop Post-Election Violence Charges Against Kenyan President
Supporters of Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta celebrate after the International Criminal Court’s charges against him have been dropped. Kenyatta was charged with crimes against humanity on 2010 by the ICC for his alleged participation in the violent events that occurred after the 2007 elections in… 
Construction Of World’s Largest Telescope In Chile Begins
The proposal submitted by the European Southern Observatory (ESO) to build the world’s largest telescope in Chile has been approved on Dec. 4. Dubbed as the European Extremely Large Telescope (E-ELT), it will feature a composite mirror with a diameter of 128 feet. Due to its size, the E-ELT is fou… U.S. Surrenders Imprisoned Taliban Official To Pakistan
The United States government has surrendered three prisoners including a chief Taliban officer to Pakistani forces on Saturday. Latif Mehsud, a Pakistani Taliban commander was captured by U.S. forces in October of 2013 along with his two bodyguards. The three were then detained in a prison facility… 
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie Thanks Canada For Hurricane Sandy Response
Governor Chris Christie of New Jersey visited Canada on Dec. 5 and thanked the country’s utility workers for helping out the state when Hurricane Sandy hit. In 2012, the superstorm affected numerous U.S. states and caused massive flooding and power outages. Even though Canada was also suffering th… 
Russia Aiming To Seek Non-Western Allies
In President Vladimir Putin’s speech to Russia’s lawmakers and citizens, he revealed that his government is planning to forge new alliances with non-Western nations. Putin made the announcement during the Annual Address to the Federal Assembly held on Dec. 4. 
U.S. And U.K. Promises To Support Afghanistan Government
During an international conference held in London on Dec. 4, representatives of the United States and the United Kingdom joined officials from other countries in expressing their support for the development of Afghanistan. The gathering was conducted in preparation for NATO’s departure from the co… 
Giraffe Population Facing Silent Extinction
The number of giraffes around the world is dangerously dwindling according to a conservation organization. Dr. Julian Fennessy, director of the Giraffe Conservation Group, said that 15 years ago, the total population of giraffes was at 140,000. But now, due to various factors, there are only 80,000 … North Korean Government Bans Citizens From Sharing Name With Kim Jong-un
The North Korean government has released a directive banning all citizens from sharing a name with the country’s current leader Kim Jong Un. Details of the administrative order were revealed by a North Korean defector to KBS TV, a local television network in South Korea. 
WHO’s Prediction About Global Warming’s Additional 250,000 Yearly Death Rate Debunked
A study published by the Global Warming Policy Foundation (GWPF) criticized the World Health Organization’s (WHO) prediction that the death toll caused by global warming will increase by 250,000 a year. In August of this year, WHO released a report stating that more people will die yearly from 203… U.S. Urges Cuba To Free American Contractor
The U.S. government is currently in talks with Cuba for the release of the American contractor Alan Gross. Gross, who was hired by the U.S. Agency for International Deployment (USAID) to install an Internet network system in Cuba, was arrested in 2009 under charges of espionage.
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