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The bodies-in-suitcase suspect appears in a New Zealand court

A woman who was extradited from South Korea this week after the bodies of her two children were found in abandoned suitcases made her first court appearance in New Zealand on Wednesday.

WEKU

South Korea scrambles jets as China, Russia warplanes enter air defence zone

South Korea's military said it scrambled fighter jets as two Chinese and six Russian warplanes entered its air defence zone on Wednesday.

Reuters

South Korea to negotiate with striking truckers again, but gap seen too big

South Korea will meet striking truckers for more negotiations on Wednesday as concerns rose over shortages of petrol, pricier groceries and economic damage, and the government invoked a law forcing 2,500 cement industry drivers back to work.

Reuters

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Bodies-in-suitcases suspect appears in New Zealand court

A woman who was extradited from South Korea this week after the bodies of her two children were found in abandoned suitcases has made her first court appearance in New Zealand

The Independent UK

New Zealand ‘suitcase murders’: suspect is mother of child victims, court hears

Forty-two-year-old woman makes first appearance in New Zealand court after extradition from South Korea

The Guardian - AU

South Korea vs Portugal: World Cup 2022 prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h, odds today

Portugal are already through to the World Cup knockout stages, but can today seal top spot in Group H when they face South Korea on the final day of group matches in the tournament.

Evening Standard

US, allies announce plans for second democracy summit

The Biden administration has announced plans for a second Summit for Democracy next year, this time to be co-hosted by the governments of Costa Rica, the Netherlands, South Korea and Zambia

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U.S., Costa Rica, Netherlands, S.Korea, Zambia to co-host 2023 'Summit for Democracy'

The United States, Costa Rica, Netherlands, South Korea and Zambia will co-host a second "Summit for Democracy" next year, the countries said on Tuesday in a joint statement issued through the White House.

Reuters

Fan denied entry to Qatar World Cup stadium because of naked statue T-shirt

A supporter was initially denied entry and missed the start of South Korea's match against Ghana on Monday at the Education City Stadium after being prevented from entering due to what he was wearing

Daily Mirror

Photos: Highlights from the 2022 FIFA World Cup

This year's World Cup has already seen some of the strongest matchups and upsets in the tournament's history.

WEKU

Grieving South Korean father seeks justice for Halloween crush victims

Taking time off work, South Korean bus driver Cho Gi-Dong has visited a crypt where the remains of his 24-year-old daughter are kept almost every day since she perished in a deadly crush on the night of Halloween a month ago.

Reuters

Biden urges US Congress to force settlement of railroad dispute

US President Joe Biden has called on lawmakers to pass legislation that would avert a nationwide rail shutdown. This would impose a contract that has not been approved by all negotiating unions but would nonetheless guarantee a 24 percent wage increase for rail workers. The US economy stands to lose…

France 24

Edinson Cavani plays Uruguay blame game after another woeful World Cup display

Uruguay suffered a 2-0 defeat to Portugal on Monday night and are yet to score a goal at the World Cup after a goalless draw against South Korea in their opening game

Daily Mirror

Qatar World Cup: 5 things we learned on Day 9 - goals, protest and questions

Lots of men running around a field scoring goals ...OK. Just the kind of thing wanted at a football tournament. One man running across a field with a political message. Not on.

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Dead children in suitcases suspect is extradited from South Korea to New Zealand

'Important evidence' has also been passed on to the authorities

Al Jazeera

World Cup recap, Day 9: Brazil, Portugal advance to last-16

Cameroon, Serbia in 6-goal stunner, South Korea gutted by Ghana, Brazil beats Switzerland, Portugal wins over Uruguay.

Football London

Tottenham news: Antonio Conte plans £70m Chelsea transfer hijack as Real Madrid target striker

All the latest Tottenham news and transfer headlines with updates on Josko Gvardiol, Rafael Leao and

ABC News

Five talking points from day nine of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar

Day nine of the Qatar World Cup saw a furious coach get red carded for an "early" final whistle, a controversial goal for Portugal that stopped Cristiano Ronaldo from matching a record, more tension ahead of the Iran - USA group game and a Cameroon scorer invent a new "scoop"…

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The Independent UK

South Korea orders striking cement truckers back to work

South Korea’s government has ordered some of the thousands of truck drivers who have been on strike to return to work, insisting that their nationwide walkout over freight fare issues is hurting an already weak economy

Reuters

South Korea extradites suspect in suitcase murder case to New Zealand

South Korea has extradited to New Zealand a woman suspected of murdering two children whose bodies where discovered in suitcases in Auckland this year, South Korea's justice ministry said on Tuesday.

Al Jazeera

South Korea orders striking truckers back to work

The move comes after President Yoon Suk-yeol presided over a cabinet meeting to discuss invoking strike-busting laws.

Reuters

South Korea weighs ordering striking truckers back to work

South Korea's government will decide on Tuesday whether to take the unprecedented step of invoking tough strike-busting laws to end a six-day stoppage by truck drivers which is hurting the economy, the presidential office said.

The New Daily

South Korea hands over murder suspect to New Zealand

South Korea has extradited a murder suspect to New Zealand two months after she was arrested over her possible connection to the bodies of two long-dead

The Independent UK

South Korea extradites murder suspect to New Zealand

South Korea has extradited a 42-year-old murder suspect to New Zealand two months after she was arrested over her possible connection to the bodies of two long-dead children found in abandoned suitcases in August

Reuters

Exclusive: South Korea’s Yoon warns of unprecedented response to North Korea nuclear test, calls on China to do more

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol warned of an unprecedented joint response with allies if North Korea goes ahead with a nuclear test, and urged China to help dissuade the North from pursuing banned development of nuclear weapons and missiles.

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