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IS releases tape claiming to be leader's voice
The Islamic State Group has posted an audio recording online that it says is of its leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. With more on this and other news around the world…we turn to our Ro Aram… Aram… Baghdadi has been widely rumored to have been killed. Are there any signs that this recording is genuine? Well Mark… W...
2017-09-29 07:27:58 KST -
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Notification of closure within 120 days for N. Korean enterprises within China
China announced it will ban all joint ventures with North Korean entities, and close existing ones within 120 days. The country's ministry of commerce explained that the measure is in line with UNSC resolution 23-75, which imposed sanctions on Pyongyang over its most recent and most powerful nuclear test. The res...
2017-09-28 20:01:06 KST -
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'Comfort women' statue outside Japanese embassy gets legal protection
The district of of Jongno-gu in central Seoul has designated the comfort women statue outside the Japanese embassy as the district's 'public sculpture number one,' giving it legal protection from removal. The bronze statue of a girl, installed in 2011, honors the victims of Japan's wartime sexual slavery, but the Ja...
2017-09-28 15:14:10 KST -
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Trump proposes major tax cuts
President Trump insists the tax cuts are aimed at helping the middle class and that they will help bring back more jobs and wealth to the United States. (English) AP 4118327 / 2 "…. We will ensure that the benefits are focused on the middle class, the working men and women, not the highest income earners…. ...
2017-09-28 14:16:24 KST -
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92% of Kurds vote for independence, clashes imminent
Iraqi Kurds have voted overwhelmingly in favor of declaring independence from Iraq. The result from Monday's referendum was a 92-percent "yes" vote. However, Iraq's central government, neighboring countries, the U.S., among others are concerned Kurdish independence could destabilize the Middle...
2017-09-28 12:01:42 KST -
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Volcano spews rock, dumps ash near Mexico City
Mexico is still reeling from a recent deadly earthquake, but now it has to deal with an active volcano. The volcano outside Mexico City has been spewing rocks and dumping ash on nearby towns. Eruptions take place on average about twice a year since the volcano reactivated 23 years ago and are not seen as a major...
2017-09-28 12:01:42 KST -
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Twitter tests 280-character limit
Twitter is testing a new 280-character limit, giving a select number of users who struggled to fit their tweet into the current 140-character limit more room to express themselves. The move was announced on Tuesday, but it's not available in Korean, Japanese and Chinese. The firm has not said whether it will be ro...
2017-09-28 05:38:19 KST -
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92% of Kurds vote for independence, clashes imminent
Iraqi Kurds have voted overwhelmingly in favor of declaring independence from Iraq in a historic and controversial referendum. With more on this and other news around the world we turn to Ro Aram… Aram… the result from Monday's referendum was a 92-percent "yes" vote and it could have wide-ranging implications for the...
2017-09-28 05:38:16 KST -
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Moscow test-launches RS-12M Topol ICBM on Tuesday to test new warheads
Russia test-fired another intercontinental ballistic missile on Tuesday the third one this month, as it tries out new, advanced warheads. Moscow's defense ministry announced on Tuesday that it launched a RS-12M Topol ICBM, saying it achieved the desired accuracy. It was fired from the Kapustin Yar testing range in ...
2017-09-27 21:00:50 KST -
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Saudi Arabia to allow women to drive for first time: state media
According to state news agency SPA, government ministries are to prepare reports within 30 days and implement King Salman's order to issue driving licenses to women by June 24th next year. It stipulated that the move must adhere to the necessary Sharia standards, without providing details. Saudi Arabia has been w...
2017-09-27 14:16:51 KST -
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Trump urges NFL to ban players kneeling during anthem
President Trump is not backing down in his fight with the N-F-L. In his latest comments Tuesday, Trump called players who kneel during the national anthem "disgraceful", adding it should be banned. He said the players taking part were disrespecting America and its flag. However, he did praise the Dall...
2017-09-27 12:03:57 KST -
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Trump to visit storm-ravaged Puerto Rico next Tuesday
Meanwhile one of those pressing issues is responding to storm-ravaged Puerto Rico. President Trump says he plans to go there next Tuesday to survey the wreckage left behind by Hurricane Maria, denying he was preoccupied with the NFL issue. Speaking at the White House, Trump said it was the earliest date he could ...
2017-09-27 12:03:57 KST
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North Korea will not hold talks on giving up its nuke program: N.K. diplomat
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China's Dandong holds drill to prepare against radiation from N. Korean nuclear tests
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WTO panel rules on Korea's ban on Japanese seafood
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