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In the midst of the conflict against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS), the United States and its allies have been continuing to launch military operations in both Iraq and Syria, wherever they believed the militants to be active. While the U.S. Air Force and Navy have been receiving heavy criticism that air strikes are not the ultimate solution, Turkey has agreed with the U.S. to partake in this now global conflict against the Islamic State. Yonhap News reported that the Turkish Parliament has approved their military to dispatch forces abroad while at the same time approving the deployment of foreign troops in Turkish territory for the first time in history. READ MORE
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Korean pop music fans are still trying to overcome the shock of Jessica, one of the members of Korea’s top female pop group, “Girls’ Generation” (SNSD) leaving the team to pursue a career in business. Despite the scandals and some conflicts between the pop start and their agency (SM Entertainment), “TTS”, a smaller group within the larger “Girls’ Generation” earned 1st place in one of Korea’s most notable music shows, “Music Bank” (KBS 2TV).READ MORE
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Despite over 400 air strikes by the U.S. military alone and other operations carried out by British, French and even by the UAE (United Arab Emirates) air forces, many military experts have expressed that the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria still maintain free reign in the Iraq-Syria area. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) announced that ISIS militants have now reached a point only 5 kilometers away from the Turkish border. READ MORE
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According to MLB.com, Hyun-Jin Ryu, the Korean starting pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers will be starting round 3 of the National League Division Series. Although neither the Dodgers nor the manager Don Mattingly had officially announced their starting rotation for the play-offs besides Clayton Kershaw who will be first in line, MLB.com stated there is a high possibility that Ryu will be the 3rd starter for the Dodgers. READ MORE
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The legendary singer, Michael Bolton visited Korea to promote a concert that will be held in Korea later this year. Before the concert itself however, the “Blue-eyed Soul” made a visit to the KBS hall in Yeoido, Seoul to make an appearance on the popular Korean talk show “Immortal Song Season 2: Singing the Legend”. KBS producers announced that the “Immoral Song” set had never been so packed of excited audiences. READ MORE
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Today, the popular Korean pop group “Girls’ Generation” (SNSD) had to say goodbye to one of its core members. Jessica (Jessica Sooyeon Jung) posted on her SNS telling the public that she had been informed by her agency, SM Entertainment that she is no longer a member of SNSD almost as if she had been let go. Insiders from SM Entertainment however have revealed that it was the pop star herself who had informed the company that she may be unable to continue her singing career. READ MORE
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For the first time in history, the Vatican put a former Archbishop, 66-year-old Jozef Wesolowski on criminal trial for sexual abuse of children. Wesolowski was formerly the ambassador of the Holy See and Archbishop of the Dominican Republic. By instructions from Pope Francis himself, the minister was put under house arrest since the Vatican City did not have a proper prison. READ MORE
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South Korean government intelligence reported that Kim Jung-Un, the dictator of North Korea has released a new policy regarding his country’s military. According to Yonhap News, Kim had announced that the government will be extending men’s military service from 10 years to 11 years, and all women will now be required to serve in the military alongside men. READ MORE
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Seong-Hwan Oh, a Korean pitcher playing as closer for the Hanshin Tigers in Japan earned his 37th save in a home game against the Hiroshima Doyokaf at the Goshien Stadium in Hyogo-hyun, Japan. Oh is playing in his debut season of the NPB (Nippon Pro Baseball) and is highly likely to hold the most saves in the Central League.READ MORE
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Today, at the Munhak Park Taehwan Swimming Arena, “Marine Boy” Taehwan Park won silver medal for men’s medley relay swimming, 400 meter race. The Korean national swimming team touched the finish pad at 3 minutes and 39 seconds. This was Park’s last race for the Incheon Asian Games (Asiad), and became the swimmer who won the most Asiad medals. READ MORE
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Yonhap News reported that the North Korea military (KPA) has started deploying mobile missile launchers for its most recent Scud class intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM). The report was first delivered by Admiral Samuel J. Locklear, III the commander of the United States Pacific Command (USPACOM). READ MORE
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Starting on the 19th of this month, the French Air Force started to launch its own air strikes against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS). A second operation was carried out today after the death of a French civilian in the Middle East, according to News Tomato. READ MORE
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Geun-hye Park, the President of the Republic of Korea gave an 8-page-long address at the 69th United Nations General Assembly reports Herald Economic. It is reported that President Park focused heavily on the issue of Korean reunification, North Korean human rights problems and even briefly touched on Korea’s political relations with Japan. The president was being both firm and careful regarding all these issues. READ MORE
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Seo Tai-Ji, singer and former leader of the iconic Korean boy band “Seo Tai-Ji And The Boys” has announced that he will be making an appearance in one of Korea’s most famous talk shows, “Happy Together” (KBS) and hosted by Korea’s number one MC, Jae-suk Yu. This is the first time Seo has decided to appear in a talk show in many years. READ MORE
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At a meeting hosted by the U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, representatives from many nations including South Korea and Japan gathered to discuss the issue of North Korean human rights violations. Secretary Kerry had invited a special guest to speak before these ambassadors regarding the atrocities that are enacted by the North Korean dictatorship upon its citizens.READ MORE
The Sunday Assembly, also known as the “Atheist Church”, based in the United Kingdom is scheduled to have its first global assembly. The “church” is also known to have a branch and ...
World May 06, 2014 02:34 AM EDTThe leaders of the DPRK have been making very strong statements regarding human rights. A representative from the North Korean government has stated in a speech that the U.S. is a ‘living ...
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