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South Korea president apologises but doesn't resign over martial law fiasco

France24.com (en) 

Yoon stunned the nation and the international community Tuesday night by imposing martial law for the first time in over four decades and deploying troops and helicopters to parliament. But lawmakers managed to vote down the decree, forcing Yoon to rescind the order in the early hours of Wednesday in a night of extraordinary drama for a country assumed to be a stable democracy. "The declaration of martial law arose from my desperation as the president," he said in a televised address, the first... Читать дальше...

CEO killing surfaces anger aimed at health insurance industry

CBSNews.com 

While investigators haven't locked down a motive for the deadly shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, the killing has triggered a wave of anger and criticism on social media. Much of it is aimed, not at the shooter, but at the health insurance industry. Kelly O'Grady explains.

My wife’s passion for supporting less privileged inspires me –Briggs

The Punch 

Amid economic challenges in the country, Victor Briggs, former Special Adviser to ex-governor, Rotimi Amaechi speaks with BIODUN BUSARI about transforming lives through his foundation, challenges faced, and feats recorded, among other issues Can you speak on the brain behind your foundation designed to help the less privileged? The Victor Briggs Foundation was borne out

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Family of missing journalist Austin Tice says he's alive

TheHill.com 

The family of Austin Tice spoke at the National Press Club on Friday, stating that the journalist who was abducted in 2012 while reporting in Syria is alive. “Today is a day full of emotions. The news that we're hearing from the Middle East is the kind of thing that can unsettle a mom…but the...

Everything New In Fortnite OG Chapter 1 Season 1: Weapons, Map, And Changes - GameSpot

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  1. Everything New In Fortnite OG Chapter 1 Season 1: Weapons, Map, And Changes  GameSpot
  2. Fortnite OG release date and time: When does Chapter 1: Season 1 start?  Evening Standard
  3. The ‘Fortnite’ OG Launch Time, Weapon List, Battle Pass Info And More  Forbes
  4. Fortnite OG passes 1 million active players in 20 minutes flat  Polygon
  5. Fortnite OG Pass Chapter 1 Season 1 - All Skins And Other Rewards  GameSpot

Syrian rebels advance in push to take capital city of Damascus

CBSNews.com 

Syrian rebel forces were approaching the country's third largest city of Homs, raising the prospect of the country's capital city Damascus being cut off from coastal areas that are a stronghold of President Bashar al-Assad. Chris Livesay reports.

Biden considers preemptive pardons for Trump critics

CBSNews.com 

President Biden is said to be considering a wave of preemptive pardons to protect President-elect Donald Trump's high-profile opponents from his possible retribution. But some Democrats argue these types of pardons could set a dangerous precedent. Ed O'Keefe has details.

FSOC: Agencies Need Power to Oversee Third-Party Service Providers

PYMNTS.com 

The Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) said Friday (Dec. 6) that Congress should pass legislation ensuring that relevant agencies have the examination and enforcement powers they need to oversee their regulated entities’ third-party service providers. The FSOC said these relevant agencies include the Federal Housing Finance Agency and the National Credit Union Administration, according to a Friday press release […]

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