South Korean lawmakers impeached Acting President Han Duck-soo on Friday, as the country struggles to shake off political turmoil sparked by his predecessor’s martial law declaration.Opposition MPs demanded Han, who is also prime minister, be removed from office, arguing he had refused demands to complete President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment process and to bring him...
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Mohammed El-Rufai to Give Cash to Individuals for Christmas Celebration
Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, the son of the former governor of Kaduna State Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, in the spirit of Christmas promised to transfer money to individuals who slide into his DM, to celebrate the season.He made the pledge on his social media handle as he prayed for the Christian community.El-Rufai who is serving as a...
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Military Insist Those Killed In Sokoto Airstrike Have Links with Terrorist Group
According to the local community leader, the military airstrike that hit two villages in Sokoto on Wednesday claimed the lives of 10 civilians.The incident which occurred around 7am at Gidan Sama and Rumtuwa communities in Silame Local Government Area, also left many other people injured.The locals said the fighter jet was targeting Lakurawa terrorists in...
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Taiwan’s Ex-Presidential Candidate Charged With Corruption
Ko Wen-je, once a rising star in Taiwanese politics and a presidential contender, was indicted Thursday on corruption charges.The 65-year-old is accused of accepting half a million dollars in bribes involving a real estate dealing during his term as mayor of Taipei, as well as misreporting campaign finances during his run for president in January.Prosecutors...
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Bald Eagle Officially Declared US National Bird
The bald eagle is now officially the national bird of the US, after President Joe Biden signed a law on Christmas Eve bestowing the honour upon the white-headed and yellow-beaked bird of prey.The bird has been a national emblem in the US for years, appearing on the Great Seal of the US – used on...
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South Korea’s Opposition Moves to Impeach Acting President
South Korea fell in a political crisis when President Yoon Suk Yeol, currently suspended, declared martial law on December 3.Yoon was stripped of his duties by parliament on December 14 over the action, but a constitutional court ruling upholding the decision by lawmakers is necessary to complete the impeachment process.But Han has refused to approve...
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Japan’s Foreign Minister Seeks “Positive” Direction in Bilateral Ties with China during Beijing Trip
Japan Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya met with top Chinese leaders Wednesday during his visit to Beijing, the first since the heads of the two countries met at a summit in Peru last month, in an effort to make positive inroads in the bilateral relationship.The two neighbors have had a tense relationship in recent years. At...