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Bolivian official quits in march backlash

World NewsSept 28, 2011

LA PAZ (AP) ― Bolivia’s interior minister and his deputy resigned Tuesday after mounting recriminations over a violent police crackdown on marchers opposed to a jungle highway that they say would despoil an indigenous preserve.Interior Minister Sacha Llorenti became the second Cabinet member to step
Haiti moving to restore army: documents

World NewsSept 28, 2011

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) ― Haiti’s president is moving forward with a controversial campaign pledge to restore the country’s disbanded military with an initial force of 3,500 soldiers, according to a document obtained Tuesday by the Associated Press.The role for the army replacing the former discr
Bin Laden photos must stay secret: U.S.

World NewsSept 28, 2011

WASHINGTON (AP) ― Public disclosure of graphic photos and video taken of Osama bin Laden after U.S. commandos killed him would damage national security and lead to attacks on American property and personnel, the Obama administration contends in a court document.In a response late Monday to a Freedom
Soong: China does not want me to run

World NewsSept 28, 2011

TAIPEI (AP) ― A China-friendly Taiwanese presidential candidate has been quoted as saying Beijing opposes his candidacy because it fears it could dig into support for President Ma Ying-jeou, Beijing’s widely presumed favorite.The statement was attributed to veteran Taiwanese politician James Soong,
Guinea opposition march dispersed

World NewsSept 28, 2011

CONAKRY (AP) ― Opposition supporters attempting to join a march were violently dispersed, and at least four people were killed when paramilitary police seized control of traffic circles and lobbed tear gas at people walking toward the meeting point, an official said.Opposition leader Cellou Dalein D
Lee bows out of race

PoliticsSept 28, 2011

Lawyer Lee Seog-yeon effectively gave up his candidacy in the upcoming Seoul mayoral by-election, Wednesday.“I am inclined to give up my candidacy, though nothing has yet been decided,” Lee told local media. “I will communicate with my supporters on this matter and announce my final stance tomorrow.
Artist fund-raises for creative space in Seoul

Sept 28, 2011

A Korea-based artist is seeking donations to help create an all-in-one art space in Seoul. Printmaker and painter Mike Stewart is raising funds to open a studio in the city’s Yongsan area to provide a venue for English language art classes, workshops, artists’ studios and networking events. Stewart
Volunteers needed for Rubber Soul

Sept 28, 2011

A group of event staff volunteers is being sought to help with a charity music festival in Seoul. The Korean branch of the Little Travellers organization which works to help people living with HIV/AIDS is looking for more than 50 volunteers to help organize the Rubber Soul gig night across four club
Charity night of art and music

Sept 28, 2011

An artists’ collective has formed to launch a new poverty-fighting initiative with a multi-media show in Seoul. The Korea Against Poverty group launched by Stefan Lotz and Colin Owen Griffin is to bring together visual artists, musicians, writers and performers to put their talents to charitable use
Wife obsessed with education slapped with fine in divorce

Social affairsSept 28, 2011

Son left psychological disorder after abuseA wife obsessed with education was slapped with a fine during a divorce suit after physically abusing her son because of his poor grades, court officials said on Wednesday.According to the Seoul Family Court, the wife was ordered to pay 10 million won ($8,7
Signs of market economy in N.K. emerging: expert

North KoreaSept 28, 2011

A market economy and new business class have emerged in North Korea since the 1990s even though their government will not acknowledge it publicly, a panel of experts said Wednesday. Speaking at a luncheon hosted by the Center for Free Enterprise in Yeouido, Seoul, professor Andrei Lankov of Kookmin
Couples adds Haas to Cup team

GolfSept 28, 2011

Turns out that sudden-death playoff Bill Haas won at East Lake was worth more than $11.44 million. It earned him a spot in the Presidents Cup.U.S. captain Fred Couples used his two picks Tuesday on Tiger Woods and Haas, who won the Tour Championship for his first win of the year.Couples took Haas, t
Red Sox hold on to stay tied for wild-card lead

BaseballSept 28, 2011

BALTIMORE (AP) ― The Boston Red Sox celebrated a rare September victory for about 20 minutes before turning their attention toward their next game ― the last and most important of the 162-game schedule.The Red Sox maintained a share of the AL wild-card lead Tuesday night, using four home runs to bea