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South Korea's Yoon will not attend first impeachment hearing
AFP, Published on 12/01/2025
» SEOUL - South Korea's suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol will not attend the first hearing of his impeachment trial next week because of safety concerns, his lawyer said on Sunday.
Animal rescuers care for LA fire evacuees - dogs, donkeys, horses
Reuters, Published on 12/01/2025
» PASADENA, California: The pitbull mix arrived at Pasadena Humane covered in ash, his paw pads ulcerated from walking on fire debris, his lungs choked with smoke. A good Samaritan found the dog lying in rubble in Altadena, wrapped him in a blanket and brought him to the shelter.
The leadership edge: balancing control and innovation
Published on 12/01/2025
» More than ever, leaders are constantly grappling with the balance between control and the many external factors that influence their organisations. According to research by Goldman Sachs, a staggering 57% of business outcomes are driven by external factors — macroeconomics, industry trends, competitive dynamics — over which we have little to no control. This leaves only 43% of the determinants of our results within our grasp.
Seoul confirms Ukraine captured two North Korean soldiers
AFP, Published on 12/01/2025
» SEOUL - South Korea's National Intelligence Service on Sunday backed up Ukraine's account of having captured two wounded North Korean soldiers this week in Russia, after Kyiv said they were being questioned.
Zheng, Andreeva win as rain lashes Australian Open on day one
AFP, Published on 12/01/2025
» MELBOURNE - Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen overcame a sluggish start to blast into the Australian Open second round Sunday as storms caused havoc ahead of Aryna Sabalenka beginning her quest for a historic third consecutive crown.
Malaysia PM denies hiding document on ex-premier Najib's home detention
Published on 12/01/2025
» KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the government did not conceal any document relating to jailed former premier Najib Razak's home detention, state media reported.
Unsafe air detected in only 16 Thai provinces
Online Reporters, Published on 12/01/2025
» Unsafe levels of ultrafine dust were detected in 16 out of Thailand's 77 provinces, mostly in the North and the Northeast, while good air was recorded in many southern provinces as well as Bangkok and Samut Prakan.
Croatia's populist president appears set for re-election
AFP, Published on 12/01/2025
» ZAGREB - Croatians began casting ballots Sunday in a presidential runoff where the incumbent Zoran Milanovic appears set to win a second term, in what would be a blow to the scandal-hit governing party.
Killer of ex-Cambodian MP won't reveal mastermind, fears for safety: police
Post Reporters, Published on 12/01/2025
» The gunman who killed a former Cambodian opposition MP in inner Bangkok last week refused to reveal the mastermind behind the assassination out of fear for his family's safety, according to police.
Firefighters race to beat LA blazes as winds grow and death toll hits 16
AFP, Published on 12/01/2025
» LOS ANGELES (UNITED STATES) - Firefighters fought on into the night Saturday in a bid to get on top of massive wildfires around Los Angeles as winds ramped up, pushing the blazes towards previously untouched neighbourhoods.