Ten years ago, North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Il died of a heart attack at the age of 69. During the funeral procession, new leader Kim Jong Un walked next to the hearse carrying the coffin of his father. (Dec. 13)
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Associated Press
Australia and South Korea sign defense deal as leaders meet
Australia and South Korea signed a $720 million defense deal Monday as South Korean President Moon Jae-in became the first foreign leader to visit Australia since the pandemic began. Worth about 1 billion Australian dollars, the deal will see South Korean defense company Hanwha provide the Australian army with artillery weapons, supply vehicles and radars. It’s the largest defense contract struck between Australia and an Asian nation, and comes at a time of heightened tensions between Australia and China.
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Associated Press
Heavy snowfall wreaks havoc in Serbia and much of Balkans
Heavy snowfall covered Belgrade and much of the Balkans on Sunday, hampering traffic, canceling flights at the Serbian capital’s main airport and disrupting public transportation. Many areas across the country reported power cuts and damages to buildings due to falling trees. Much of western Serbia was without electricity as authorities warned against unnecessary travel and appealed to people in Serbia to conserve power.
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Your Weekly Horoscope for December 12, 2021
See what this astrologically-packed week — featuring sign shifts for action-oriented Mars and messenger Mercury and the last full moon of the year — means for your sign.
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Variety
Ikusmira Berriak Selects Ana Cristina Barragán, Meritxell Colell, Joâo Paulo Miranda
Ecuador’s Ana María Barragán (“Alba”), Brazil’s Joâo Paulo Miranda (“Memory House”) and Spain’s Meritxell Colell (“Facing the Wind”) will put awaited new feature film projects through San Sebastián’s Ikusmira Berriak, one of Spain’s foremost development labs. Also selected for 2022’s edition are a second reputed Latin American auteur, Argentina’s Maximiliano Schonfield (“Jesús López”) as well […]
Ten years ago, North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Il died of a heart attack at the age of 69. During the funeral procession, new leader Kim Jong Un walked next to the hearse carrying the coffin of his father. (Dec. 13)Our goal is to create a safe and engaging place for users to connect over interests and passions. In order to improve our community experience, we are temporarily suspending article commentingAssociated PressAustralia and South Korea sign defense deal as leaders meetAustralia and South Korea signed a $720 million defense deal Monday as South Korean President Moon Jae-in became the first foreign leader to visit Australia since the pandemic began. Worth about 1 billion Australian dollars, the deal will see South Korean defense company Hanwha provide the Australian army with artillery weapons, supply vehicles and radars. It’s the largest defense contract struck between Australia and an Asian nation, and comes at a time of heightened tensions between Australia and China.Associated PressHeavy snowfall wreaks havoc in Serbia and much of BalkansHeavy snowfall covered Belgrade and much of the Balkans on Sunday, hampering traffic, canceling flights at the Serbian capital’s main airport and disrupting public transportation. Many areas across the country reported power cuts and damages to buildings due to falling trees. Much of western Serbia was without electricity as authorities warned against unnecessary travel and appealed to people in Serbia to conserve power.ShapeYour Weekly Horoscope for December 12, 2021See what this astrologically-packed week — featuring sign shifts for action-oriented Mars and messenger Mercury and the last full moon of the year — means for your sign.VarietyIkusmira Berriak Selects Ana Cristina Barragán, Meritxell Colell, Joâo Paulo MirandaEcuador’s Ana María Barragán (“Alba”), Brazil’s Joâo Paulo Miranda (“Memory House”) and Spain’s Meritxell Colell (“Facing the Wind”) will put awaited new feature film projects through San Sebastián’s Ikusmira Berriak, one of Spain’s foremost development labs. Also selected for 2022’s edition are a second reputed Latin American auteur, Argentina’s Maximiliano Schonfield (“Jesús López”) as well […]