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Arab Israelis proud of high election turnout, uncertain for future
A librarian in an Arab town in northern Israel, Maysa Nasser never thought to vote in national elections. But on Tuesday she cast a ballot for the first time, stung by the racism she has felt from the hard-right government.
민주당, 조희대 대법원장 국정조사 당론 채택…내달 5일 요구서 보고 추진
더불어민주당이 조희대 대법원장에 대한 국정조사를 강행할 방침이다. 27일 의원총회에서 국조 실시를 당론으로 채택했고, 다음 달 5일 국조 요구서의 본회의 보고를 추진한다는 것이다.
Bolsonaro flees Brazil for US after election defeat
Brazil's defeated right-wing presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro arrived in Florida by private plane Wednesday, defying a court order that banned him from leaving his country.
Ceasefire in Russia-occupied Ukrainian city holds for second day
A US-brokered local ceasefire in southern Ukraine was holding for a second day, both sides said on Wednesday, as hopes grew that vital aid would be able to reach stranded residents.
오세훈, 조희대 대법원장 국정조사 철회 요구
오세훈 서울시장은 28일 더불어민주당의 조희대 대법원장 국정조사 추진에 대해 “저질 정치 보복이자, 헌정질서에 대한 정면 도전”이라며 즉각 철회를 촉구했다. 자신의 정치자금법 위반 혐의 항소심 무죄 판결을 국정조사 명분으로 삼는 데 대해서도 사법부를 길들이려는 시도라고 반발했다.
Clean-up starts as Serbian students movement prepares to govern
Belgrade residents on Wednesday washed away politically charged graffiti that had stained city walls over months of protests, as Serbia's student-led movement prepared to govern after its seismic election victory.
Mona Lisa scrubbed from Syrian textbooks as critics slam conservative drift
In one book, an illustration was redrawn to show the girls gathered around a computer wearing hijabs. In another, an image of the Mona Lisa was taken out entirely.
안철수, 대통령의 언론 비판에 “국정에 집중해야”
안철수 국민의힘 의원은 28일 이재명 대통령이 사회관계망서비스(SNS)에서 언론 보도를 잇달아 비판한 데 대해 “대통령이 집중할 곳은 언론사의 편집국이 아니라 국정이어야 한다”고 설명했다. 안 의원은 이날 페이스북에 “어제오늘 이 대통령이 SNS로 언론 보도를 하나하나 지적하며 정정과 사과를 요구했다”며 “처음 보는 광경”이라고 비판했다.
Flavio Bolsonaro: right-wing heir falls from presidential hopeful to exile
Just days ago, Flavio Bolsonaro was riding high, convinced he would be Brazil's next president and follow in the footsteps of his far-right father, Jair Bolsonaro.
Bolsonaro flees Brazil for US after election defeat: AFP
Brazil's defeated right-wing presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro arrived in Florida by private plane Wednesday, AFP witnessed, after defying a court order that banned him from leaving his country.
UK budget lifts bank tax to offset surging energy bills
Britain's Labour government will increase a tax on profits earned by banks to help fund support for soaring energy bills, finance minister John Healey said in his budget announcement Wednesday.
Brazil's Bolsonaros: between power, prison, and exile
The patriarch is under house arrest, his wife is a senator, two sons are in Congress, and a third, who just lost the presidential race, started a self-imposed exile Wednesday in the US.
Israel president urges against new vote despite inconclusive result
Israel's president voiced hope Wednesday for avoiding a second election after a hard-fought vote produced no clear winner, leaving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the opposition scrambling for options and making Israeli Arab parties possible kingmakers.
Brazil's Bolsonaro lands in Florida after election defeat: AFP
Brazil's defeated right-wing presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro stepped out of a private plane in Florida on Wednesday morning, AFP witnessed, despite a court order banning him from leaving his country.
Russia woos African leaders at Moscow summit
A summit with nearly two dozen African leaders opened in Moscow Wednesday, with the Kremlin describing their countries as "natural allies" against the West.
Local ceasefire in Russia-occupied Ukrainian city holds for second day
A US-brokered local ceasefire in southern Ukraine was holding for a second day, both sides said on Wednesday, as hopes grew that vital aid would be able to reach stranded residents.
Japan, Germany leaders target closer ties on critical minerals
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz agreed on Wednesday to cooperate on critical minerals, seeking to diversify supplies in a global sector dominated by China.
Israeli Arab parties hold key as Netanyahu falls short of majority
Results from Israel's hard-fought election pointed Wednesday to no clear winner as a leader of the Arab minority appealed to a hesitant opposition to join forces to end the divisive reign of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
이 대통령 외국인노동자 발언 논란…전문가들 경제 기여 평가 반박
이재명 대통령이 국무회의에서 “외국인 노동자는 국가 경제에 크게 도움 안 된다”고 한 발언이 논란이 되자 외국인 노동자가 내국인보다 경제에 ‘크게’ 기여하지 않는다는 비교였다며 이를 보도한 언론에 정정과 사과를 촉구했다. 전문가들은 외국인 노동자도 내수 활성화와 한국 경제에 충분히 기여하고 있다며 대통령 발언이 이주노동자에 대한 차별적 인식을 강화할 수 있다고 비판했다.
Turkey hosted Libya east-west reunification talks last week
Turkey hosted talks between Libya's eastern and western administrations last week with an ultimate goal of reunifying them, but no agreement has emerged, a senior Turkish official familiar with the talks told AFP Wednesday.
여론조사서 조희대 탄핵 반대 과반…국민의힘 40.5%
더불어민주당이 조희대 대법원장에 대한 국정조사를 추진하는 가운데, 조 대법원장 탄핵에 반대한다는 여론이 과반이라는 조사 결과가 나왔다. 국민의힘 지지율은 40.
Tech optimism lifts stocks ahead of Fed update on rates
Share prices of technology firms surged in Asia on Wednesday after blockbuster earnings from the South Korean chip giant SK hynix boosted optimism in the AI trade ahead of results from Wall Street titans Microsoft and Alphabet.
Plane reportedly carrying Brazil's Bolsonaro departs Ecuador
The plane that Argentine authorities say is carrying defeated right-wing presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro made a brief stop in Ecuador on Wednesday before flying on to an unknown destination, AFP journalists saw.
Israel's unassuming President Herzog holds keys to next government
Israel's President Isaac Herzog is known for his unassuming and mild manner, but all eyes will soon be on him as he decides who to task with forming the next coalition government.
Plane reportedly carrying Bolsonaro stops briefly in Ecuador
The plane that Argentine authorities say is carrying defeated right-wing presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro made a brief stop in Ecuador on Wednesday, AFP journalists saw.
Real Madrid apologise to China over Mbappe comments
Real Madrid apologised to China on Wednesday for Kylian Mbappe's comments poking fun at Mao Zedong, after the star striker's remarks sparked a social media storm and saw Spanish football yanked off state TV.
처벌불원서 위조 특사경 사건, 공소청이 경찰에 수사 요청
공소청이 체불임금 사건을 수사하던 중 피해자의 처벌불원서를 위조한 특별사법경찰관(특사경)에 대해 경찰에 수사를 요청했다. 형사소송법 개정 전이었다면 검찰에서 수사를 진행했을 사건이지만, 법 개정에 따라 수사권이 있는 경찰로 사건을 넘긴 사례다.
'Eat the rich': Indonesians protest against graft, wildfires
Hundreds of Indonesians gathered in central Jakarta on Wednesday to protest against economic hardship, graft and the government's handling of devastating wildfires causing toxic haze that has sickened thousands.
Netanyahu bloc leads as Israeli votes counted, but no majority
The camp of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was ahead of his rival's opposition bloc but still short of a majority on Wednesday after two-thirds of the votes were counted in Israel's pivotal general election.
China says takes Mbappe apology 'seriously' after Mao remark
China said Wednesday it took "seriously" an apology from Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe after comments he made poking fun at Mao Zedong sparked a social media storm and saw Spanish football yanked off state TV.
Flavio Bolsonaro on way to Ecuador from Argentina after fleeing Brazil
Defeated right-wing presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro was on his way to Ecuador after fleeing Brazil, Argentina's government said on Wednesday.
Netanyahu bloc leads after half of Israeli votes counted but no majority
The camp of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was ahead of his rival's opposition bloc but still short of a majority on Wednesday after 50 percent of votes were counted in Israel's pivotal general election.