Scandals uncover dark side of Seoul's fancy club district

SEOUL - On a recent weekend night, the dance floor at one of the hottest clubs in Seoul's swanky Gangnam district held only a few dozen people surrounded by mostly empty tables.

Nigerian engineer sees better future working for Chinese company

ABUJA, Nigeria - Abdullahi Isa, a Nigerian civil engineer, had set himself many personal goals to achieve before he turns 40. Among his goals were owning a house in the city, having a private car, a good job, wives, and kids.

New Palestinian PM Ishtaye sworn in before President Abbas

RAMALLAH, Palestine - New Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Ishtaye and his cabinet members were sworn in on Saturday before President Mahmoud Abbas at his headquarters in the West Bank city of Ramallah, the official television reported, according to Xinhua News Agency.

At least 1 dead in nightclub shooting in Australia, inflicting 'horrific injuries'

SYDNEY - A drive-by shooting outside a nightclub in the Australian city of Melbourne inflicted "horrific injuries" that killed a security guard and wounded three men, police said on Sunday, but there was no suggestion yet that the attack was terror-related.

Assange's future hangs in the balance

The future of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is the subject of an international political debate following his arrest in London on Thursday.

Meghan Markle faces tax bill from the IRS SCOTT REEVES

US-born actress Meghan Markle found her prince charming and married British royalty. Now, the couple are discovering an intrusive third-party in their marriage: the US Internal Revenue Service, or IRS.

DPRK top leader Kim open to another summit with Trump

Leaders from both the DPRK and the United States said they won't rule out the possibility of meeting again, but analysts warned to have cautious expectations of a third summit as it could fail again if the decades of mistrust between the two continue.

Military council leader promises a civilian govt

The new head of Sudan's military council said on Saturday a civilian government would be formed after consultations with the opposition and promised the transition period would last for a maximum of two years, Reuters reported.

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Twins studied for Mars flight

WASHINGTON - A NASA study of a US astronaut who spent a year in space while his twin brother remained on Earth is providing valuable insights into the effects of extended spaceflight on the human body, a key to planning a future manned mission to Mars, researchers said on Thursday.

Member of legendary WWII Flying Tigers dies

DENVER, Colorado - A memorial service will be held Sunday in Denver for decorated World War II Flying Tigers veteran John Yee, who later became a distinguished history professor in Colorado's state capitol.

Crude oil touted as health cure in Azerbaijan

NAFTALAN, Azerbaijan - Immersed up to her neck in a dark viscous liquid, Sulfiya smiles in delight, confident that the fetid substance will cure her painful condition.