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The armed insurgency in Iraq is showing signs of developing into a major regional and international crisis as the fighting between government forces and Sunni …

WASHINGTON ― Let’s look at the reality on the ground in the Middle East: Iraq and Syria are effectively partitioned along sectarian lines; Lebanon and …

In the classical world, Korean musicians secured their reputation a long time ago. Names such as Chung Kyung-wha (violinist) and Yun I-sang (composer) are …

Humans have, throughout history, treated animals in a peculiar manner. They have elevated some of the dumb creatures which they otherwise cherish as delicacies …

Seizing power was the easy part; the everyday task of running the country is proving far more difficult for the Thai military. Chief among those difficulties …

Several analysts seem to read too deeply into what they consider the strident tones of nationalism and protectionism in the nationally televised debates …

Coincidentally or not, President Park Geun-hye has shown a pattern of going on overseas trips when sensitive issues or situations arise at home. She embarked …

It may be normal for the number of elderly crimes to increase in an aging society. Korea is no exception to this phenomenon, with the proportion of aged people …

When the summer comes, my thoughts of two cats always bring some mixed feelings. Both the cats, named Charlie and Shadow, were chubby and yet their …

The escalating conflict in Ukraine marks an unfortunate tendency in the world of international relations: The people responsible for defusing the crisis are …