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December 7, 2024 10:41 AM

Syrian opposition activists say insurgents have reached the suburbs of Damascus

Syrian insurgents have reached the suburbs of Damascus as part of a offensive that has seen them take over some of Syria's largest cities, opposition activists and a rebel commander said Saturday.

by The Associated Press

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December 7, 2024 6:56 AM

South Korean President Yoon's impeachment vote fails after ruling party boycotts it

A South Korean legislative push to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his imposition of martial law fell through on Saturday.

by The Associated Press

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December 5, 2024 12:52 PM

As Notre Dame reopens, Grand Marais man reflects on his role in reconstruction

Peter Henrikson worked in France for seven months to help construct the cathedral’s roof.

by Nina Moini, Dan Kraker, Aleesa Kuznetsov and Ellen Finn

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December 5, 2024 12:40 PM

‘I’m standing with my people:’ South Korean Minnesotan watches political chaos unfold from afar

SeungGyeong Ji is from South Korea and currently an instructor at the University of Minnesota. She shared her reaction after South Korea’s president declared martial law.

by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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December 4, 2024 1:31 PM

French lawmakers oust the prime minister after just 91 days, toppling the government

France's government has been toppled by a no-confidence vote in parliament, for the first time sine 1962. Prime Minister Michel Barnier served the shortest time in the post in France's modern history.

by Willem Marx and Eleanor Beardsley

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December 4, 2024 5:04 AM

South Korea's president faces calls to resign or be impeached

Opposition parties have filed a motion to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol and plans for rallies in major cities are underway.

by Se Eun Gong and Anthony Kuhn

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December 3, 2024 4:35 PM

U of M students say they’re facing suspension, $5,500 fines for pro-Palestinian protest

Eight students were arrested while occupying a building on the U of M campus on Oct. 21, and seven say they’re now facing “unfair punishments” for their actions.

by Nicole Ki

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December 3, 2024 8:34 AM

South Korea's lawmakers vote to lift president's martial law declaration

South Korean lawmakers voted unanimously to reverse President Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration of an "emergency martial law" on Tuesday. Yoon had accused the opposition of anti-state activities.

by Vincent Ni and Se Eun Gong

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December 3, 2024 4:39 AM

U.S. will send Ukraine $725 million more in arms

President Joe Biden has pledged to spend all of the military assistance funds Congress approved this year for Ukraine before the end of his administration on Jan. 20, 2025.

by The Associated Press

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December 1, 2024 6:53 PM

Belgium becomes first country to give sex workers robust labor rights and protections

The new law guarantees fundamental rights for sex workers, including the ability to refuse clients, set the conditions of an act, and stop an act at any moment.

by Juliana Kim

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International

Syrian opposition activists say insurgents have reached the suburbs of Damascus

South Korean President Yoon's impeachment vote fails after ruling party boycotts it

As Notre Dame reopens, Grand Marais man reflects on his role in reconstruction

‘I’m standing with my people:’ South Korean Minnesotan watches political chaos unfold from afar

French lawmakers oust the prime minister after just 91 days, toppling the government

South Korea's president faces calls to resign or be impeached

U of M students say they’re facing suspension, $5,500 fines for pro-Palestinian protest

South Korea's lawmakers vote to lift president's martial law declaration

U.S. will send Ukraine $725 million more in arms

Belgium becomes first country to give sex workers robust labor rights and protections

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