HILLA, Iraq (AFP) ― A wave of bomb attacks targeting Shiite pilgrims in Iraq killed 28 people and wounded 78 Monday, a day before the peak of the Ashura religious commemorations, security officials and medics said.It was the bloodiest day in Iraq since Oct. 27, when at least 32 people were killed and 71 wounded in twin blasts in Baghdad.In Monday’s deadliest attack, a car bomb blasted pilgrims in the Neel area north of Hilla south of Baghdad, in central Iraq, security officials said.“We received

LONDON (AFP) ― Scottish artist Martin Boyce, whose works include a modernist reworking of a library table and artificial trees, on Monday won Britain’s Turner Prize at a ceremony in Gateshead, north-east England.On picking up the 25,000 pound ($39,100) award at the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, 44-year-old Boyce paid tribute to his parents and highlighted the importance of teachers in light of the government’s spending cuts.The Turner is regarded as the art world’s most edgy prize, but the

Nearly 1,200 documents taken by Japan during colonial period arrive in SeoulKorea celebrated the return of nearly 1,200 ancient documents looted by the Japanese during its 1910-1945 colonial rule, with welcoming ceremonies at Incheon International Airport on Tuesday.The books, including some 150 copies of Uigwe ― Joseon’s royal texts ― arrived in Seoul on Tuesday afternoon, on two separate Korean Air flights. Each aircraft carried about 600 copies. Members of the Cultural Heritage Administratio

Hyundai Mobis won the grand prize on Monday at the “2011 Korea Lifestyle Awards” held at the Grand Intercontinental Seoul’s Grand Ballroom in Samseong-dong, southern Seoul. The leading auto parts maker was recognized for its development of the car multimedia system which appeals to future consumer trends. The award recognizes the company for having enhanced the status of the nation’s car industry by increasing exports. The annual awards which aim to honor groups and individuals that lead Korea’s

Daegu Theatre Troupe is holding a 24 Hour Theater Challenge on Dec. 16-17.Participants will meet on the Friday at 10:30 p.m. and be put into groups, given props and a location. The writers will then head home and send in an original script by 8 a.m.The next day they will meet at the YMCA and rehearse them during the day before performing them that evening.The Friday meeting will be at Who’s Bob and rehearsals at the YMCA.Performances will be at Buy the Book caf and start at 9 p.m. Tickets are 10

Stand Up Seoul is challenging all comers to vent their frustrations in the most rabid way possible.“Rant for Ramen” at the Rocky Mountain Tavern in Itaewon will invite people to vent about any topic. Ranters put in 5,000 won and get 5 minutes to express themselves in the frankest way possible. The winner, decided by audience applause, gets the pot and a pile of ramen.The event runs from 9 p.m. to midnight and entry is free. Rocky Mountain Tavern is on the main Itaewon strip. To get there, leave

This is a regular feature introducing associations and clubs that expats can get involved in. This week, Expat Living spoke to Keira Lee of networking group Seoulites ― Ed.● Name: Seoulites, Seoul Professionals Network● Location: Seoul● Number of members: 92● Established: 2011Who is it for? Seoulites is open to all demographics seeking to extend their professional social network in Seoul. The goal of our mixers is to provide a casual and productive atmosphere for attendees to mingle with people