Korean adoptees say they were 'commodified' and governments ignored fraud, investigation finds
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FTX founder's ex-girlfriend sentenced to 2 years in prison for fraud case
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Korean adoptees say they were 'commodified' and governments ignored fraud, investigation finds
Many South Koreans adopted by Western parents as children have since discovered that their adoption paperwork was untrue, an AP report found. They're now on a quest for accountability.4 hours ago -
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S Korean man admits to burying partner in cement
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Harrods investigating if current staff involved in Fayed allegations
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Adoption fraud was widespread for many South Koreans adopted into Western countries, AP finds
Some Korean children adopted into Western homes were kidnapped off the streets, new investigation finds.Yesterday -
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Harrods investigating if any current staff were involved in Fayed’s alleged abuse
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FCA chair cleared of wrongdoing over whistleblowing investigation
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South Korea threatens military response to North Korean 'trash balloons'
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Māori language ‘at risk’ as a result of government policies, commissioner says
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Speaker Mike Johnson sets up vote to fund government, warns shutdown would be ‘political malpractice’
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Sen. Schumer says there's a 'good chance' in avoiding government shutdown
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Congresswoman: There were "enormous gaps" in communication at Trump shooting
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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan says there were "enormous gaps" in Secret Service communication
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Israeli military says over 100 rockets were fired from Lebanon, with some striking areas near the northern city of Haifa
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Fulham investigate amid Al Fayed rape allegations
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Father and son jailed over £1m National Trust fraud
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Kamala Harris at Wisconsin rally: ‘Women have died because of Trump’s abortion bans’ – live
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Police investigated Fayed sex assault at estate in Scotland
The former Harrods owner, who has been accused of rape at his London store, previously owned Balnagown Estate in the Highlands.4 days ago -
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Sheriff who allegedly killed judge was accused of ignoring courthouse abuse
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A North Korean Trash Balloon Hits a Seoul Government Compound, Again
Debris was found more than a day after the North’s latest balloon launch. South Korea says it’s essentially impossible to track every balloon.4 days ago - North Korea