Today in Korean history

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Today in Korean history

Jan. 16

1948 -- Giuseppe Verdi's opera "La Traviata" is performed in South Korea for the
first time.

Russian rescuers to reach Haiti Friday.

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SANTO DOMINGO, January 15 (Itar-Tass) -- Russian rescuers dispatched
to Haiti had to land in neighboring Dominican Republic on Thursday, which

Peru allows Russian rafters to cross border.

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BOGOTA, January 15 (Itar-Tass) -- Peru allowed a group of Russian
rafters who were sailing the Morona River from Ecuador to cross the border
through an official checkpoint.

Yonhap News Summary

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Yonhap News Summary

The following is the first summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency
on Friday.

KPK DETAINS ANGGODO WIDJOJO

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Jakarta, Jan 15 (ANTARA) - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) detained businessman Anggodo Widjojo on Thursday evening for attempted bribery.

MALAYSIA NEEDS MORE SKILLED NURSES

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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- Health Minister Liow Tiong Lai
said Malaysia needs more skilled nurses in midwifery, intensive care, coronary
care, trauma and rehabilitation.

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