World News – Page 184 – Prologue Journal

Biden, in Angola, Recalls Bitter Legacy of Slavery

New York Times In becoming the first American leader to visit Angola, President Biden said it was important not to forget the ugly legacy of the human trade that originally defined relations with Africa. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/03/world/africa/angola-biden-slavery.html

South Korea’s Yoon declared martial law. What does that mean?

Washington Post South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, struggling amid low approval ratings, accused the opposition-held parliament of blocking government actions. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/12/03/what-is-martial-law-south-korea/

Who Is Yoon Suk-Yeol, South Korea’s President?

New York Times A conservative, Mr. Yoon won the presidency in 2022 by a slim margin, promising a more confrontational stance against North Korea. He quickly became unpopular and divisive at home. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/03/world/asia/yoon-suk-yeol-south-korea-president.html

Israel warns it will go after Lebanon directly if cease-fire with Hezbollah collapses

Fox News Israel issued a direct warning to Lebanon on Tuesday and said it will no longer distinguish between Hezbollah and the country should the tenuous cease-fire with the terrorist group collapse. “There will no longer be an exemption for the state of Lebanon,” Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said, according to the Times of…

Live Updates: South Korean Leader Declares Martial Law

New York Times President Yoon Suk Yeol made the extraordinary announcement after months of deadlock with his political opposition. A general said public rallies were banned and news outlets were under “martial law command.” https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/12/03/world/south-korea-martial-law

Replica Harry Potter swords recalled over Japan’s strict weapons laws

Washington Post The decorative Gryffindor swords, sold by Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo, fell foul of Japan’s weapons laws, which are among the strictest in the world. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/12/03/harry-potter-japan-sword-recalled/

South Korean president declares martial law in move against opposition party

Fox News South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law on Tuesday, accusing the opposition of “anti-state” activity. In an unannounced address broadcast live late at night on YTN, Yoon said he had no choice but to take drastic measures to protect South Korean freedoms and the constitutional order. He asserted opposition parties have…

South Korea president declares martial law to overcome opposition party

Washington Post Yoon blamed the opposition party for “unprecedented” impeachment attempts of various government officials and the cuts proposed for next year’s budget. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/12/03/south-korea-yoon-martial-law/

After Trump’s tariff threat, Mexico says Canada wishes it ‘had the cultural riches Mexico has’

Fox News Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum says Canada “could only wish they had the cultural riches Mexico has” following a threat by President-elect Donald Trump to impose tariffs on both countries over the flow of migrants and drugs into the U.S. Sheinbaum made the remark after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau joined Trump for dinner…

Revenge, fire and destruction: A year of Israeli soldiers’ videos from Gaza

Washington Post The Post verified more than 120 photos and videos of the war in Gaza – providing an uncensored view of one of the most deadly and destructive wars in this century. https://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/interactive/2024/israel-videos-war-idf-gaza/