South Korea’s second impeachment in two weeks is latest twist in political saga | South Korea newsthirst.

For the fourth time this month, South Korea’s parliament has become the arena for a rancorous battle for the country’s political future. Safeguarding the hard-won rights and freedoms South Koreans have enjoyed for almost four decades is a lofty aim – and supported by the vast majority of voters – but the scenes inside the…

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London-listed miner pauses Mozambique operation amid political unrest | Mining newsthirst.

The London-listed mining company Gemfields said it had temporarily halted its ruby mining operation in Mozambique after groups “took advantage” of political unrest to set fire and attempt to invade its site, resulting in two deaths. Gemfields, one of the world’s largest miners of coloured gemstones, said more than 200 people associated with illegal ruby…

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