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A decade later, 9/11 still affects Americans’ lives

World NewsSept 8, 2011

WASHINGTON (AP) ― The significance of Sept. 11 has not waned for many Americans, even a decade after the attacks.A new poll by the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research in Chicago finds that more Americans today say Sept. 11 had an impact on their lives than said so five years ago
Egypt’s military ruler to testify in Mubarak trial

World NewsSept 8, 2011

CAIRO (AP) ― The judge in the trial of Hosni Mubarak on Wednesday summoned the top members of Egypt’s ruling military council to testify in closed sessions, a move Egyptians have eagerly hoped for, expecting the top generals will expose the ousted leader’s role in putting down protests against his r
43 die in Russian hockey team jet crash

World NewsSept 8, 2011

35 players, coaches, team officials killed in one of worst sports tragedies everTUNOSHNA, Russia (AP) ― A private jet carrying a Russian professional hockey team to its first game of the season crashed shortly after takeoff Wednesday, killing 43 people ― including European and former NHL players ― i
Perry, Romney clash in Republican debate

World NewsSept 8, 2011

Candidates for presidential race challenge each other on job creation, policiesSIMI VALLEY, California (AP) ― Republican presidential rivals Rick Perry and Mitt Romney tangled over their records on creating jobs in a campaign debate that marked a contentious new turn in the race to pick a challenger
Brundi, Mexico win UNESCO King Sejong Literacy Prize

CultureSept 8, 2011

Brundi’s National Literacy Service and Mexico’s National Institute for the Education of Adults received the UNESCO King Sejong Literacy Prize on Thursday, the Culture Ministry said. The UNESCO held the award ceremony in New Delhi this year in recognition of the Indian government’s contribution towar
Retirement only a step in Valentino’s life

FashionSept 8, 2011

NEW YORK (AP) ― Even though iconic designer Valentino officially retired in 2008, the 79-year-old has no interest in slowing down.“Retirement is for old people,” he said with a laugh Wednesday at an awards luncheon in his honor.The Fashion Institute of Technology presented the Italian designer with
Swiss designs highlight form and functionality

Foreign affairsSept 8, 2011

Swiss Charge d’Affaires Daniel Cavegn (left) discusses the story behind Freitag bags with Ghana Head of Chancery Kwasi Asante (center) and Dominican Republic Minister Counsellor Ernesto Torres. (Yoav Cerralbo/The Korea Herald)Swiss product designers have always emphasized a balance between form and
National Ballet to stage Maillot’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’

TheaterSept 8, 2011

Chung Myung-whun to conduct Seoul Philharmonic for Oct. 27-30 showsKorean ballet has grown phenomenally in the past few years, said conductor Chung Myung-whun at a press conference held Thursday at the Press Center in central Seoul. “Korea National Ballet used to be like our old orchestras. It was r
Hong’s film invited to London fest

FilmSept 8, 2011

A scene from director Hong Sang-soo’s “The Day He Arrives” (Finecut)Director Hong Sang-soo’s 12th film, “The Day He Arrives,” has been officially invited to the 55th BFI London Film Festival, the movie’s production company Jeonwonsa Film Co. announced this week.The film was the opener for the 5th Ci
Ladies of U.S. pop win with wacky, weird tactics

MusicSept 8, 2011

NEW YORK (AP) ― Whether it is being encased in an egg or wearing slabs of meat, there never is a question whether Lady Gaga will make a spectacle of herself at an awards show; the only question is just what kind.So when the MTV Video Music Awards came around this year, Gaga did not disappoint. Altho
University, POSTECH team up on stem cells

HealthSept 8, 2011

From as early as 2014, anti-cancer stem cell treatment will be available through a joint firm established by Pohang University of Technology and Science and Catholic University of Korea, the schools said Monday. According to the joint venture “PoCaStem,” the treatment “GX-051” involved injecting ade
Ewha ties up with Mongolia cancer center

HealthSept 8, 2011

Ewha Womans University Medical Center has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Mongolian National Cancer Center for research and treatment, the hospital said Thursday.Under the agreement, the Seoul hospital will diagnose and treat transferred Mongolian patients, refer the process to the Mon
Eye infection alert issued

HealthSept 8, 2011

The Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention asked parents to take extra care on their children’s eyes as eye infections are increasing since the school term kicked off. According to the center, which received reports from 80 medical facilities nationwide, the number of people with epidemic
Dermatological clinic offers consultations

HealthSept 8, 2011

Gowoonsesang Dermatology clinic is offering consultations through mobile a phone messenger service from this week. Once the clinic’s number, 010-9566-8275, is saved in a smart phone, patients can use the consultation service provided by the clinic from 6 p.m. to 8p.m. through “Kakao Talk” or “Daum P
Bird flu back on the rise, U.N. warns

HealthSept 8, 2011

LOS ANGELES ― Bird flu was in decline, but health officials warned Monday that it appears to be on the rise again.The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) “urged heightened readiness and surveillance against a possible major resurgence” of the virus, which has crossed over from bir