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South Korean court sentences ex-minister to 2 years in prison
A South Korean court on Friday sentenced a former justice minister, Cho Kuk, to two years in prison, after he was found guilty of creating fake credentials to help his children get into prestigious schools, a scandal that rocked the country’s previous …
Gun violence: Identify the role of ‘othering’
Addressing the important topic of gun violence in “Untangling America from gun violence” [Jan. 29, Opinion], Drs. Frederick P. Rivara and Laura Prater of the Firearm Injury Policy and Research Program of the Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Ce…
EU Pledges Support For Ukraine Ahead Of Kyiv Summit
The EU on Friday pledged to support Ukraine “every step of the way” in its quest for bloc membership as top officials gathered in Kyiv for a highly symbolic summit.
Antisemitism definition: ‘Tell all the truths from all sides’
Re: “King County should not adopt antisemitism definition used to censor speech” [Jan. 23, Opinion] and “King County should adopt antisemitism definition” [Jan. 26, Opinion]: What informative commentary on the little-known power of a definition of anti…
Acclaimed Iranian director freed on bail after going on hunger strike
His latest film, “No Bears,” was released in September while he was behind bars. The AP and The New York Times named it one of the top 10 films of the year.
FTC is preparing potential antitrust case against Amazon
The agency, which has both antitrust and consumer protection mandates, has been investigating Amazon for several years.
South Africa tourism in talks to sponsor Tottenham Hotspur amid energy crisis
The South African government’s tourism board has conditionally approved plans to sponsor English Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur amid an energy crisis, South African Tourism (SAT) announced in a statement on Thursday.