Age is just a number: All South Koreans to become 1 or 2 years younger under new law.
Currently in South Korea, citizens have three ages: an international age, a Korean age and a calendar age.
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NATO working ‘every day’ to avoid war with Russia, Jens Stoltenberg says.
The Kremlin has repeatedly accused NATO allies of effectively becoming a party to the conflict by providing Ukraine with weapons and other support.
Inflation, housing, Russia: Here’s where the IMF says Canada’s economy is most at risk.
The International Monetary Fund says a steeper home price correction and stubborn inflation are among the biggest risks to Canada's economy.
NATO Chief Fears Ukraine War Could Become A Wider Conflict.
The head of NATO has expressed worry that the fighting in Ukraine could spin out of control and become a war between Russia and NATO, according to an interview released on December 9.
Uncertainty Prevails Over Prominent Chechen Blogger After Reported Death.
Swedish police say they have no new comment on the situation surrounding Chechen blogger Tumso Abdurakhmanov, who colleagues say has disappeared, after separatist leaders said they had been told he is alive and under police protection.
Munich bans climate protests for at least one month following airport blockade.
Move comes a day after activists glued themselves to the tarmac of the airport of Germany’s third-largest city and disrupted flights
Russo-Ukrainian War. Day 289: Russians continue offensive operations on Bakhmut
Daily overview — Summary report, December 9 A map of the approximate situation on the ground in Ukraine as of 00:00 UTC 09/12/22. There have been no notable changes to control since the last update. pic.twitter.com/cLofL8gVTA ...
‘There has to be accountability’: Irish expertise strengthens Ukraine’s push for war crimes justice.
‘Absolutely inspiring’ to work in wartime Kyiv despite missile strike 80m from office
Norway allocating NOK 1B to repair Ukraine’s damaged infrastructure.
The Government of Norway has signed an agreement with the World Bank to provide NOK 1 billion for the restoration of Ukraine infrastructure damaged in Russian missile attacks.
Russian opposition politician Yashin sentenced to 8.
A Russian court has sentenced opposition politician Ilya Yashin to eight and a half years in prison for speaking out against Russia’s war against Ukraine, The Guardian reports. This is the most high-profile arrest of a Russian dissident sinc...
Forty percent of high-voltage network facilities in Ukraine damaged to varying degrees – PM.
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal has said that 40% of high-voltage network facilities in the country were damaged to varying degrees.
Troubles legacy Bill causes ‘distress and anxiety’ among victims and families.
Council of Europe official warns of ‘deep scepticism’ about London’s motivation for law due next year
Enemy training ground struck in Urzuf near Mariupol – Andriushchenko.
An enemy military training ground has been struck in the Russian-occupied village of Urzuf near the city of Mariupol.
Family Says Son Died After Torture By Iranian Security Agents.
The family of a 22-year-old Iranian protester says their son has died in a detention center after being tortured for hours following his arrest during a protest in the western Iranian city of Dehgolan.
Russia’s Erzya national movement recognizes Holodomor as genocide of Ukrainians.
Ukraine’s support for indigenous Russian peoples within the current borders of the Russian Federation is prompting an increasing number of the members of those nations to support Ukraine in various ways, including dispatching some of their n...
Estonia, Netherlands and Norway to transfer third field hospital to AFU – Defense Ministry.
Estonia, the Netherlands and Norway will transfer the Role 2 field hospital to Ukraine to improve the medical capabilities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU).
IOC To Explore Asian Proposal To Host Russian, Belarusian Athletes.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) will "explore" a proposal allowing Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete in international events in Asia.
Ukrainian paratroopers capture Russia’s Basurmanin BMP-1AM vehicle.
The 95th Separate Air Assault Brigade of the Air Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has captured Russia’s infantry fighting vehicle, Basurmanin BMP-1AM.
Parliament’s committee recommends passing draft law to ban ‘Moscow Patriarchate’.
The Verkhovna Rada Committee on Humanitarian and Information Policy recommends that the Parliament passes at first reading the bill banning the activities of the Russian Orthodox Church and related religious organizations in Ukraine.
Ukrainian film Klondike directed by Maryna Er Gorbach enters longlist of Oscar award.
The Ukrainian film Klondike directed by Maryna Er Gorbach entered the longlist of the Oscar award of the American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.