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Lee Myung-bak was so poor as a child that he wore his school uniform every day because he had no other clothes. He became a student activist and helped Hyundai become the massive conglomerate it is today. In many ways, Lee's life story — and ultimate success — mirrors that of South Korea.

The latest addition to UC San Diego’s Stuart Collection of site-specific sculptures, “Fallen Star” was raised 100 feet into the air on Tuesday morning, and attached to the seventh-floor roof of an existing building.

In an exclusive interview with NPR, South Korea's President Lee Myung-bak speaks about opposition to a free trade agreement with the United States. Facing declining popularity, he also addresses criticism that his policy on North Korea is too hardline.

The beleaguered prime minister of Thailand has declared a state of emergency after days of civil protests that have shut down Bangkok's two airports. The declaration paves the way for the government to order police and military to force an end to protesters' occupation of the airports.

The prime minister of Thailand has declared a state of emergency in Bangkok after a violent clash Tuesday night between anti-government and pro-government crowds that left at least one dead. Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej has been accused of corruption.

Deadly attacks are mounted Saturday in the southern Iraqi city of Karbala, killing at least a dozen people, including four Bulgarian and two Thai soldiers. More than 170 people were wounded in the largest insurgent assault since the capture of Saddam Hussein. Hear NPR's Steve Inskeep and Omar Abdel Razek, producer with the BBC's Arabic Service.

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