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South Korea’s Unification Church Leader Gets 2 Years in Prison for Corruption

Han Hak-ja, the widow and successor of the conservative church’s founder, was convicted of financial dealings related to the former president and first lady, who are also imprisoned.Han Hak-ja, the widow and successor of the conservative church’s founder, was convicted of financial dealings related to the former president and first lady, who are also imprisoned. Read

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For Nepal’s Young Leader, Flood Recovery Will Be a Herculean Task

Prime Minister Balendra Shah, 36, rose to power this year on the back of youth anger with graft and mismanagement. His fledgling government now faces a huge test.Prime Minister Balendra Shah, 36, rose to power this year on the back of youth anger with graft and mismanagement. His fledgling government now faces a huge test. Read

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China Prepared for One Kind of Himalayan Flood. Then a Different Disaster Struck.

After a glacial flood last year, Chinese officials strengthened defenses at a border crossing with Nepal. But last week’s “cascade of hazards” overwhelmed them.After a glacial flood last year, Chinese officials strengthened defenses at a border crossing with Nepal. But last week’s “cascade of hazards” overwhelmed them. Read More

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These Generals Fought for Israel. Now They See ‘Jewish Terrorism’ as the Threat.

A growing number of former Israeli generals, intelligence officials and prime ministers are accusing settlers in the West Bank of committing ethnic cleansing with government support. “Once a society behaves this way,” one said, “that society is doomed.”A growing number of former Israeli generals, intelligence officials and prime ministers are accusing settlers in the West

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Nepal Turns to Mass Burials, as Thousands Remain Missing from Floods

Only a fraction of the over 2,500 missing are turning up among the dead, underscoring a bleak reality: The death toll is likely to keep rising for days to come.Only a fraction of the over 2,500 missing are turning up among the dead, underscoring a bleak reality: The death toll is likely to keep rising

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