TOKYO, December 26 (Itar-Tass) -- The real gross domestic product
(GDP) of Japan in 2010 will increase by 1.4 percent, but unemployment will

SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Yonhap) -- The presidential office urged the National Assembly
Saturday to pass a proposed budget plan for next year, reaffirming it has no plan

Banda Aceh, Dec. 26 (ANTARA) - Vice President Boediono paid homage to tsunami victims buried here Saturday.

Baku, December 26 (AzerTAc). World famous American pianist, honorary academician of the International Academy of Art under the United Nations, professor of the U.S.

IPOH (Malaysia), Dec 26 (Bernama) -- Ten passengers were killed and two
injured, one seriously, after a double-decker Sani Express bus skidded and hit

Banda Aceh, Dec 26 (ANTARA) - West Aceh people grouped in the Movement for Homes of Tsunami Victims (GPRS) will send a letter to United Nation's Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon asking for housing as

Manado, Dec 26 (ANTARA)- A total of 249 prison inmates in Manado had their jail sentences or confinement period reduced on the occasion of Christmas, an official said.

SOCHI, December 26 (Itar-Tass) -- Russia's Prime Minister Vladimir
Putin on Friday took the seat at the wheel of a luxury black Mercedes

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Today in Korean history

Dec. 27

1904 -- Korea's royal court under the Joseon dynasty (1392-1910) appoints U.S.
diplomat D.W. Stevens as its foreign affairs advisor.