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Libyan forces fight for Gadhafi town

World NewsSept 25, 2011

A Libyan fighter screams for help after his comrade was shot during heavy battles at the entrance of Al-Etha’a street, about 7 kilometers from the heart of Sirte on Saturday. (Xinhua-Yonhap News)SIRTE, Libya (AP) ― With NATO jets roaring overhead, revolutionary forces fought their way into Moammar G
Yemeni government kills 40 in new battles

World NewsSept 25, 2011

Saleh tightens grip on country; rivals call for international helpSANAA (AP) ― In one of the bloodiest days of Yemen’s uprising, government troops backed by snipers and shelling attacked a square full of Yemeni protesters Saturday and battled with pro-opposition forces in the capital, killing a
Doubts about Perry rises among Republican Party

World NewsSept 25, 2011

Shaky debate, vote loss signals trouble for front-runner for 2012ORLANDO (AP) ― Texas Gov. Rick Perry worked to convince Florida Republicans Saturday that he is the strongest contender for the party’s presidential nomination despite a shaky debate performance earlier this week that has sparked jitte
Abbas hints at rejecting peace blueprint

World NewsSept 25, 2011

Palestinian leader says won’t agree to any proposal disregarding border situationsUNITED NATIONS (AP) ― Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas strongly suggested Saturday that he would reject a peacemaking blueprint put forward by international mediators, saying he would not agree to any proposal that
Brazilian lens breaks stereotypes

Foreign affairsSept 25, 2011

The beauty of Brazil is virtually unknown in Korea and even to many Brazilians as well.To showcase the largest country in Latin America, the Brazilian Embassy is exhibiting photographs by Joao Paulo Barbosa.“There are a lot of places I have never seen before in Brazil, some places look like Grand (C
Andy Warhol’s art takes stage on U.S. National Mall

TheaterSept 25, 2011

WASHINGTON (AP) ― Andy Warhol is known for soup cans and celebrity images, not so much for painting headlines and abstract works.The late pop artist has left much to be discovered in two shows that open Sunday on the National Mall.The National Gallery of Art is opening its first Warhol exhibit with
Enjoy the moment: Armisen

TheaterSept 25, 2011

Spanish artist Eva Armisen in Seoul with her smile-evoking paintingsWith short black hair and a huge smile, Eva Armisen looked just like the grinning girl found in most of her jolly paintings. Her artworks are gaining popularity here, being referred to as “paintings that make you happy.” “I am somet
Rio opens world’s biggest music festival

MusicSept 25, 2011

RIO DE JANEIRO (AFP) ― About 100,000 people turned out Friday in Brazil for the start of the world’s biggest music festival, Rock in Rio, featuring an all-star line-up including Rihanna, Katy Perry and Coldplay.The event is expected to attract 700,000 people over its week-long run, with around 100,0
Paul McCartney’s ballet fails to excite critics

TheaterSept 25, 2011
U.S. rallies to tie Europe at Solheim Cup

GolfSept 25, 2011

DUNSANY, Ireland (AP) ― The United States staged a dramatic rally to win the afternoon fourball session 3-1 Saturday and tie Europe 8-all at the Solheim Cup.The Americans rallied to win the last three matches, leaving the sides tied heading into the 12 singles matches on Sunday. The U.S. is trying t
Polish Embassy opens photo contest

Foreign affairsSept 25, 2011

The Embassy of Poland is holding their first photo contest open to all amateur Korean photographers who have travelled to Poland.Titled “Poland in the Eyes of Koreans,” the contest is divided into three categories: People, nature and architecture or buildings.The high-resolution pictures can be in b
New Swedish Ambassador to Korea

Foreign affairsSept 25, 2011

Swedish Ambassador Lars DanielssonThe new Swedish Ambassador to Korea Lars Danielsson has arrived in Seoul and started his duty at the embassy. He takes over the duties of former Ambassador Lars Vargo who is taking over the Swedish mission in Tokyo.Danielsson was the Consul General of Sweden in Hong
France offers help to North Korea

Foreign affairsSept 25, 2011

The French inter-ministerial committee on food aid is offering support to North Korea through non-governmental agencies. The 200,000-euro assistance has been divided equally between two aid agencies, Premiere Urgence-Aide Medicale Internationale and Triangle Generation Humanitaire, to implement food
Science without borders shows future Brazilian ties

Foreign affairsSept 25, 2011

A new era in the relationship with Brazil began when agencies in Korea and Brazil committed their resources to a “partnership without borders.”Brazil and Korea’s first Joint Science and Technology Committee Meeting set up the fundamentals for synergistic collaboration.For Brazil Ambassador Edmundo F
Asian ties treat the eyes

Foreign affairsSept 25, 2011

The ASEAN-Korea Centre is holding a nationwide traveling exhibition that presents stunning natural scenery, different societies and their cultures reinterpreted by artists.Titled “Cross-Scape,” the center’s third Contemporary Media Art Exhibition, features 27 renowned contemporary artists from ten A