A week after Islamist rebels seized Syria’s second-largest city, in a surprise advance deep into government-held territory, Aleppo is slowly…
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Behind the Six Hours of Martial Law That Stunned South Korea
On today’s Big Take Asia podcast, what prompted South Korea’s president to declare martial law, how the chaos unfolded and…
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How A Dior Handbag Caused One Of South Korea’s Biggest Political Scandals
Amid talks of his impeachment, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is battling a series of blunders, including the brief…
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European markets set to open lower as French political upheaval drags on
European stocks look set to edge lower on Friday, as investors continue to monitor political instability in France and beyond.
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Thousands flee as Syrian rebels push on towards Homs
Thousands of people fled the central Syrian city of Homs overnight and into Friday morning, a war monitor and residents…
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Rebels have captured key cities of Aleppo and Hama, dealing blows to president Bashar al-Assad 14 years after protests erupted…
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South Korea’s Martial Law Declaration Stirs Memories in Gwangju
The last time South Korea imposed martial law, Gwangju endured a deadly crackdown. Han Kang, the Nobel Prize-winning author, told…
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South Korea’s ruling party leader calls for suspension of Yoon’s powers
Han Dong-hoon says ‘credible evidence’ shows president intended to arrest political leaders.
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