But in the sky above them, high, someone would be aware of the danger they faced. Nearly all 12 were on bail or facing charges related to last year’s anti-government unrest, and were hoping to pursue other fugitives who fled about 700 kilometers (440 miles) away on Taiwan’s self-governing island. …
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The fire broke out in the 33-story building around 11pm and was burning until Friday morning, officials told CNN. Photos of the scene show black smoke billowing over the building and debris strewn across the street. No one has died yet. According to the Ulson Fire Department, 91 people were …
Read More »The North Korean diplomat who went missing in Italy two years ago was led to South Korea
Jo Song Gill and his wife disappeared after leaving the North Korean embassy in Rome in November 2018, where Jo worked as an acting-ambassador. For almost two years, his whereabouts have been unknown – but this week, South Korean lawmaker Ha Ta-keng confirmed reports that Joe had headed to South …
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Officials said they did not rule out another vote. According to preliminary results, thousands of strong protests erupted after the two founding parties, one of which is close to President Soronbay Jinbekov, according to preliminary results. Protesters demanded that the results of the vote be annulled and the Central Election …
Read More »Remote learning begins in the virus-affected Philippines
MANILA, Philippines (AP) – Grade school and high school students in the Philippines began classes from home on Monday after a coronavirus epidemic forced remote-learning on an education system already struggling to fund schools. Distance education has been a rational nightmare for a long-time poverty-stricken Southeast Asian country that lacks …
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