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South Korea acting president declines to extend corruption probe

By Se Young Lee and Ju-min Park SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea’s acting president Hwang Kyo-ahn will not extend the current special prosecutor’s investigation into an influence-peddling scandal that could topple President Park Geun-hye, Hwang’s office said on Monday. Hwang’s spokesman Hong
February 27, 2017
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Warning : Islamic State planning attacks in Britain

Islamic State militants are planning “indiscriminate attacks on innocent civilians” in Britain on a scale similar to those staged by the Irish Republican Army 40 years ago, the head of the country’s new terrorism watchdog said. In an interview with the Sunday
February 27, 2017
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Writing Former Iran President Pens Dispatch to Trump

by ASSOCIATED PRESS TEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s former hard-line President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad sent a letter Sunday to President Donald Trump, striking a somewhat conciliatory tone while applauding immigration to America and saying it shows “the contemporary U.S. belongs to all nations.” It
February 26, 2017
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President Mugabe: I Will Never Choose My Successor

WASHINGTON — President Robert Mugabe says he has no power to choose a successor amid calls for him to step down due to his advanced age. Addressing hundreds of people at Matopo Junior School, formerly known as Rhodes Estate Preparatory School, in Zimbabwe’s
February 26, 2017
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Iraq: Commander of ISIL Special Forces Killed near Tel Afar

TEHRAN (FNA)- A military source confirmed that the commander of ISIL Special Forces in Tel Afar has been killed during Saturday confrontations with pro-government forces. A commander of Hashd al-Shaabi, Sami Masoudi, said the elimination of the militant commander has caused a significant
February 26, 2017
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Robert Mugabe marks 93rd birthday in opposition area

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe is celebrating his 93rd birthday amid granite hills where ancient spirits are said to dwell, defying calls to resign after nearly four decades in power in a region known for opposing the man who says he’ll run again
February 25, 2017