"South Korean authorities Wednesday said French police detained a member of the fugitive family that owned the operator of the Sewol ferry, which sank in April leaving more than 300 people dead or …
China Warns on Proposed U.S. Missile Defense System for Seoul
"Deployment in South Korea of a proposed U.S. missile defense system would unnecessarily raise regional tensions, China said on Wednesday. The Wall Street Journal reported earlier in the day that the …
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Thai military rulers appoint anti-Thaksin advisers
"Thailand's junta has appointed two retired generals with palace connections as advisers, putting powerful establishment figures hostile towards former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra firmly in the …
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Tunisia: Gunmen kill 4 police at minister’s home
"Gunmen attacked the home of the country’s top security official while his family was inside and killed four of the policeman standing guard outside, Tunisia’s Interior Ministry said on …
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Gunmen attack Libya interior ministry unit
"Gunmen attacked an interior ministry unit tasked with protecting the outgoing Libyan government, adding to mounting political and security turmoil, officials announced on Wednesday." Source: Gunmen …
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Americans advised to leave Libya amid turmoil
"In fact, the State Department recommended Tuesday that Americans leave Libya immediately, saying the security situation in Libya 'remains unpredictable and unstable' with crime levels high in many …
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At least 33 dead as militants attack Nigerian forces
"A suspected Boko Haram attack on a military base and police station in northeastern Nigeria left at least 33 people dead, a security source told AFP on Wednesday. The source, who requested anonymity, …
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Brazil Deploys Vast World Cup Security Plan
"Brazil will spend $855 million on security and safety and deploy 57,000 troops during the World Cup, which the country will host starting next month, the government said. Security for the soccer …
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China Cuts Off McKinsey, Other U.S. Consultants To Retaliate Against Cyber Indictments
"Today, the Financial Times, citing ‘people close to senior Chinese leaders,’ reported that Beijing has ordered state enterprises to cut dealings with U.S. consulting firms, accusing them of spying …
White House outs CIA official by mistake
"The White House accidentally revealed the name of the CIA's top intelligence official in Afghanistan to some 6,000 journalists. The person was included on a list of people attending a military …
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