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Oct 09, 2024
Seoul [South Korea], October 9: The National Assembly of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea has passed many important issues and appointed new positions in the government, including the position of Minister of Defense.
Biden cancels major trip to deal with super storm of the century
Hurricane Milton threatens Florida as Category 5 storm, thousands flee
Australians return home on Lebanon evacuation flights
UK seeks to move migrants held on secretive island
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