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South Korea’s president to pardon jailed ex-Justice Minister Cho Kuk

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea's president will pardon jailed former justice minister and liberal ally Cho Kuk this week, officials said Monday, cutting short his two-year sentence for falsifying academic records to help his children enter prestigious schools. The decision will also ...

Australia will recognize a Palestinian state, Prime Minister Albanese says

By CHARLOTTE GRAHAM-McLAY Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Australia will recognize a Palestinian state, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Monday, joining the leaders of France, Britain and Canada in signaling they would do so. His remarks followed weeks of urging from ...