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Suicide bomber kills Afghan’s ex-president

World NewsSept 21, 2011

Peace council chief Rabbani killed at home; U.S. vows not to be deterred by attackKABUL (AP) ― A suicide attacker with a bomb in his turban posed as a Taliban peace envoy and assassinated a former Afghan president who for the past year headed a government council seeking a political settlement with
Gunmen dump 35 bodies in Mexico, cartel figure caught

World NewsSept 21, 2011

MEXICO CITY (AP) ― Masked gunmen blocked traffic on a busy avenue in a Gulf of Mexico coastal city Tuesday and dumped the bodies of 35 slaying victims as horrified motorists watched, authorities said.Veracruz state Attorney General Reynaldo Escobar Perez said the bodies were left piled in two trucks
U.S. ends ban on gays in military

World NewsSept 21, 2011

WASHINGTON (AP) ― The U.S. military passed a historic milestone Tuesday with the repeal of the ban on gays serving openly in uniform, ending a prohibition that President Barack Obama said had forced gay and lesbian service members to “lie about who they are.”Defense Secretary Leon Panetta pledged no
U.S. aims to avert crisis in Middle East

World NewsSept 21, 2011

NEW YORK (AP) ― The U.S. and its allies changed tactics Tuesday on how to avert a crisis over a Palestinian statehood bid, as the White House announced that President Barack Obama would meet Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas. At the same time, U.S. officials conceded they could not stop Abbas from of
Medvedev takes to Bolshoi stage to hail ‘new’ theater

TheaterSept 21, 2011

MOSCOW (AFP) ― Surrounded by leggy tutu-clad ballerinas, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev Tuesday took to the stage of the historic Bolshoi Theatre to hail its reconstruction after half a decade of closure.His business suit rather starkly contrasting with the frilly costumes of the Bolshoi’s world
Hangeul Day celebrations include language contest

CultureSept 21, 2011

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the National Institute of the Korean Language said they will jointly hold the Second Korean Language Contest for non-Koreans on Friday at the National Folk Museum of Korea.The event is to celebrate the upcoming Hangeul Day, or Korean Alphabet Day, on O
Catch latest art trends and pick up one for your home

TheaterSept 21, 2011

Over 5,000 artworks showing at Korea International Art Fair this week at COEXTo the delight of many art aficionados in South Korea, the nation’s biggest art fair will kick off on Thursday at COEX in Samseong-dong, southern Seoul. The 10th Korea International Art Fair is bigger than ever. It will off
Disney to bring ‘Avatar’ to theme parks

FilmSept 21, 2011

LOS ANGELES (AFP) ― Disney and filmmaker James Cameron announced plans Tuesday to bring the world of the Oscar-winning movie “Avatar” to the entertainment giant’s theme parks.The first “Avatar” land will open at the Walt Disney World in Florida, with construction due to begin by 2013, said Walt Disn
Chang Kiha & the Faces wins indie music award

MusicSept 21, 2011

Indie bands Chang Kiha & the Faces, Romantic Punch and Eastern Side Kick will be given the first Olleh Music Indie Awards by KT Music on Sunday.The operator of online music portal Olleh Music said it conducted an online poll from Sept. 1-18 asking which bands should be awarded Best Album of the Mont
Granite sharing the spotlight with glass, engineered stone and more

Arts&DesignSept 21, 2011

To anyone reading the real estate ads in recent years, it could seem that granite was the only material worth using for a kitchen counter, as important as updated electrical or a reliable roof.Granite isn’t going anywhere. But many designers and homeowners are turning to glass, manufactured stone, m
Thompson eyes regular status

GolfSept 21, 2011

Golf’s latest female phenom has no interest in teeing it up with the guys.Being able to play full-time on the LPGA Tour is challenge enough for Lexi Thompson.Two days after becoming the youngest winner on the LPGA Tour, the 16-year-old said she plans to petition for an exemption to the tour’s 18-yea
Park looks to find footing at Arsenal

SoccerSept 21, 2011

Korean fails to impress in League Cup matchupSouth Korea national team captain Park Chu-young made his much-anticipated debut in English football, but failed to make an impact.Park, who joined Arsenal from AS Monaco, played 71 minutes in the team’s 3-1 victory against Shrewsbury in Tuesday’s League
Korean finds way into lineup for Huskers

More sportsSept 21, 2011

Late bloomer now part of nationally ranked college football teamLINCOLN, Nebraska (AP) ― A substitute teacher was walking through the library at Lincoln Christian High School when she spotted the new kid, all 6-foot-2 and 320 pounds of him.“What’s your name?” the sub asked.“Seung,” he said.“Do you p
Iran publicly hangs convicted teen murderer

World NewsSept 21, 2011

Despite calls by human rights group Amnesty International for an 11th-hour stay of the 17-year-old's execution, Alireza Molla-Soltani was sent to the gallows at the scene of the crime in the city of Karaj, west of the capital.A large crowd of people had gathered to witness the hanging and security f
Gov't to single out universities with poor int'l student program

PoliticsSept 21, 2011

SEOUL, Sept. 21 (Yonhap) -- The education ministry will accredit universities that do well in attracting and educating foreign students and screen low-performing colleges to limit visa approvals and other benefits, officials said Wednesday.The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology said it wi