Новости за 19.02.2016

JEONJU, South Korea, Feb. 19 (Yonhap) -- Chung Dong-young, a former presidential candidate, declared his candidacy to run for a seat in the April 13 general election Friday in his pursuit of a political comeback. Chung's bid declaration came a day

By Lee Haye-ah SEOUL, Feb. 19 (Yonhap) -- South Korea should scrap an agreement with Japan to resolve the issue of Tokyo's wartime sexual enslavement of Korean women, as Japan continues to damage the spirit of the deal, a civic group representing the

(ATTN: RECASTS lead, 3rd para; ADDS company and union response in para 4-5 and 9th para) SEOUL, Feb. 19 (Yonhap) -- Unionized pilots of South Korea's No. 1 flag carrier Korean Air Lines Co. voted for a strike on Friday, in what they claim provides leg

(ATTN: RECASTS throughout with Park's comments; CHANGES headline) SEOUL, Feb. 19 (Yonhap) -- President Park Geun-hye expressed concern Friday over possible terror attacks or a cyberattack as North Korea is allegedly preparing for attacks on South Kore

(ATTN: RECASTS 3rd para to correct that China's foreign ministry spokesman was asked about U.S. sanctions) BEIJING, Feb. 19 (Yonhap) -- China reacted coolly on Friday to a package of tougher U.S. sanctions against North Korea's latest nuclear test an

(ATTN: UPDATES throughout with details) By Park Sojung SEOUL, Feb. 19 (Yonhap) -- Singer Rain says drama "Please Come Back, Mister" is a story about all the have-nots in society. The 33-year-old heartthrob plays Lee Hae-jun, a handsome department

Lawyer described the charges against airport managers as 'restored justice'

The first such flag will be hoisted at JNU.

Retirement scheme branded one of the worst-funded pension funds in the US

Photos and videos showing a dolphin being passed around by a mob of beachgoers in Argentina have triggered widespread condemnation from wildlife experts, animal lovers and activists. The Franciscana dolphin, which is classified as vulnerable as there are only 30,000 of them left in the wild, allegedly overheated and died while being paraded around by the group of tourists.

The European Union will hold a special summit with Turkey early in March to discuss a joint plan aimed at stemming the inflow of refugees, European Council President Donald Tusk reportedly told journalists Friday. He was addressing the press during an ongoing two-day EU summit in Brussels.

Coming down heavily on Maharashtra Advocate General Shreehari Aney, Shiv Sena on Friday said that by submitting that the state machinery has been "inept" in stopping farmers' suicides, he has made Maharashtra government seem "unworthy" in front of the Bombay High Court.

The founder of WikiLeaks talks about what it's like to be confined to a building for more than three years. He says he misses nothing from the outside world, apart from his children and his mother.

A Bhojpuri film director has been arrested by the Mira Road police for allegedly cheating and raping a small time female actor from Pakistan.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — A Veterans Administration hospital in Michigan is opening a new educational area that's designed to help train health care professionals. The VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System on Friday holds an event marking the opening of its Simulation Center. Those involved say it's designed to help support health care workers' professional skill development, clinical judgment and interdisciplinary collaboration. An open house takes place at the VA Ann Arbor Medical Center. Veterans, staff... Читать дальше...

The policy approved Wednesday states that the use, possession or display of firearms and other weapons, explosive device or fireworks is prohibited from all of the college's campuses. [...] exempt are firearms or weapons used in authorized academic programs for which prior approval has been obtained.

Lech Walesa, Poland's legendary anti-communist leader and former president, on Friday denied renewed allegations that he informed on people to the communist regime or took money from the secret security service.

UW shot 33.9 percent from the field and went 6 of 20 from 3-point range.

Joseph Tapine has begun legal action against Newcastle, with the ugly stoush set to be resolved in the courtroom if he isn't granted an early release to join Canberra.

The Bengals have plenty of key players due to become free agents. One of them almost definitely will be getting his freedom. Via Alex Marvez of FOXSports.com, there is “virtually no chance” receiver Mohamed Sanu will re-sign in Cincinnati. Marvez reports that the Browns, Falcons, and Giants “are among the teams expected to express interest”…

The Obamas are going to Cuba, a blast in Turkey’s capital killed 28 people, and Apple is in a legal battle with the FBI. Take the BuzzFeed News quiz, made from stories featured in the BuzzFeed News app and the BuzzFeed News newsletter this week.

President Jacob Zuma and several top ministers discuss SA’s economic challenges with black business groups.

Lake Superior State University works to create master plan The plan also will look ahead to the potential for new building projects at the Upper Peninsula school. University President Tom Pleger says an overall master plan hasn't been done for Lake Superior State since the 1950s.

AfriSam resolves dispute concerning racism allegations levelled against its senior employees by the National Union of Mineworkers.