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Large crowds to celebrate S. Korean president’s impeachment

Large crowds to celebrate S. Korean president’s impeachment

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) – Large crowds were expected to gather in South Korea’s capital on Saturday to celebrate the impeachment of President Park Geun-hye over an explosive corruption scandal that saw millions protest in previous weeks. Protesters were planning to march near the Seoul presidential palace where the notoriously …

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Longtime Gambian ruler now refuses to step aside

Longtime Gambian ruler now refuses to step aside

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) – Gambia’s ruler of more than 22 years announced late Friday that he no longer accepts defeat in the country’s presidential election, reversing course a week after he conceded to his rival. In a speech on state television, President Yahya Jammeh said that investigations since the Dec. …

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