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A 24-hour Yonhapnews TV broadcast at Yongsan Railway Station shows Lee Jae-myung, head of the main opposition Democratic Party, talking to reporters at the National Assembly in Seoul. South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said on December 7 he is "sincerely sorry" over causing public concerns for declaring martial law earlier this week, while pledging not to make another such attempt again. President Yoon made the remark in his first public appearance after he declared martial law on December 3 night and rescinded it six hours later after the National Assembly voted against it. "I will not avoid legal and political responsibility related to this martial law declaration," he said, vowing to leave all decisions, including his term, to his People Power Party in order to stabilize the nation. Yoon was elected in May 2022 to a single, five-year term.A 24-hour Yonhapnews TV broadcast at Yongsan Railway Station shows Lee Jae-myung, head of the main opposition Democratic Party, talking to reporters at the National Assembly in Seoul. South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said on December 7 he is "sincerely sorry" over causing public concerns for declaring martial law earlier this week, while pledging not to make another such attempt again. President Yoon made the remark in his first public appearance after he declared martial law on December 3 night and rescinded it six hours later after the National Assembly voted against it. "I will not avoid legal and political responsibility related to this martial law declaration," he said, vowing to leave all decisions, including his term, to his People Power Party in order to stabilize the nation. Yoon was elected in May 2022 to a single, five-year term.

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol delivers a special address in Seoul, South Korea -

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol delivers a special address in Seoul, South Korea - 7 Dec 2024

(EDITOR'S NOTE : Image depicts death) Palestinian gunmen and mourners march with a body during the funeral of martyr Mustafa Mish (22 years old) from the Palestinian armed brigades in Balata camp, who was martyred during an armed clash with the Israeli occupation forces. Two Palestinians were arrested and several others were injured.(EDITOR'S NOTE : Image depicts death) Palestinian gunmen and mourners march with a body during the funeral of martyr Mustafa Mish (22 years old) from the Palestinian armed brigades in Balata camp, who was martyred during an armed clash with the Israeli occupation forces. Two Palestinians were arrested and several others were injured.

Palestinian Israeli conflict in Nablus

Two Palestinians were arrested and several others were injured.

A fire truck is seen during the emergency drills exercise at the US embassy in Warsaw. The US Embassy in Warsaw, in cooperation with the City of Warsaw, the Police, City Guards and the Fire Department, conducted exercise drills on the embassy building incase of any emergency of fire and a terrorist attack.A fire truck is seen during the emergency drills exercise at the US embassy in Warsaw. The US Embassy in Warsaw, in cooperation with the City of Warsaw, the Police, City Guards and the Fire Department, conducted exercise drills on the embassy building incase of any emergency of fire and a terrorist attack.

Emergency exercise at the U.S. Embassy in Warsaw

The US Embassy in Warsaw, in cooperation with the City of Warsaw, the Police, City Guards and the Fire Department, conducted drills in the event of a fire and a terrorist attack on the embassy building.

Men carry the coffin of a Hezbollah fighter during a funeral in Souaneh for five fighters killed in an Israeli attack. A 60-day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, brokered on December 2, 2024, allows families to return and hold proper funerals for victims, many of whom were temporarily buried or kept in healthcare facilities.Men carry the coffin of a Hezbollah fighter during a funeral in Souaneh for five fighters killed in an Israeli attack. A 60-day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, brokered on December 2, 2024, allows families to return and hold proper funerals for victims, many of whom were temporarily buried or kept in healthcare facilities.

Ceasefire in Souaneh, Lebanon - 04 Dec 2024

Women hold up pictures of Hezbollah fighters killed by Israel during a funeral for five of them in Souaneh.

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Volunteers seen handing out food supply to refugees in the Idomeni camp. - Over 10,000 refugees are still stuck in the Idomeni refugee camp at the border between Greece and Macadonia. Many had been staying in the camp for over a month as they hope that the border will be reopening again for them cross into western Europe.Volunteers seen handing out food supply to refugees in the Idomeni camp. - Over 10,000 refugees are still stuck in the Idomeni refugee camp at the border between Greece and Macadonia. Many had been staying in the camp for over a month as they hope that the border will be reopening again for them cross into western Europe.

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A specially abled group ‘Nava Uttan Group’, perform a special wheelchair dance named “Dance on Wheels” during the UTSAV III edition of the AMI ART FESTIVAL at Victoria Memorial Hall in collaboration with Kolkata Centre for Creativity.A specially abled group ‘Nava Uttan Group’, perform a special wheelchair dance named “Dance on Wheels” during the UTSAV III edition of the AMI ART FESTIVAL at Victoria Memorial Hall in collaboration with Kolkata Centre for Creativity.

A specially abled group ‘Nava Uttan Group’, perform a special wheelchair dance named “Dance on Wheels” during the UTSAV III edition of the AMI ART FESTIVAL at Victoria Memorial Hall in collaboration with Kolkata Centre for Creativity.

A specially abled group ‘Nava Uttan Group’, perform a special wheelchair dance named “Dance on Wheels” during the UTSAV III edition of the AMI ART FESTIVAL at Victoria Memorial Hall in collaboration with Kolkata Centre for Creativity.A specially abled group ‘Nava Uttan Group’, perform a special wheelchair dance named “Dance on Wheels” during the UTSAV III edition of the AMI ART FESTIVAL at Victoria Memorial Hall in collaboration with Kolkata Centre for Creativity.

A specially abled group ‘Nava Uttan Group’, perform a special wheelchair dance named “Dance on Wheels” during the UTSAV III edition of the AMI ART FESTIVAL at Victoria Memorial Hall in collaboration with Kolkata Centre for Creativity.

A specially abled group ‘Nava Uttan Group’, perform a special wheelchair dance named “Dance on Wheels” during the UTSAV III edition of the AMI ART FESTIVAL at Victoria Memorial Hall in collaboration with Kolkata Centre for Creativity.A specially abled group ‘Nava Uttan Group’, perform a special wheelchair dance named “Dance on Wheels” during the UTSAV III edition of the AMI ART FESTIVAL at Victoria Memorial Hall in collaboration with Kolkata Centre for Creativity.

A specially abled group ‘Nava Uttan Group’, perform a special wheelchair dance named “Dance on Wheels” during the UTSAV III edition of the AMI ART FESTIVAL at Victoria Memorial Hall in collaboration with Kolkata Centre for Creativity.

A specially abled group ‘Nava Uttan Group’, perform a special wheelchair dance named “Dance on Wheels” during the UTSAV III edition of the AMI ART FESTIVAL at Victoria Memorial Hall in collaboration with Kolkata Centre for Creativity.A specially abled group ‘Nava Uttan Group’, perform a special wheelchair dance named “Dance on Wheels” during the UTSAV III edition of the AMI ART FESTIVAL at Victoria Memorial Hall in collaboration with Kolkata Centre for Creativity.

A specially abled group ‘Nava Uttan Group’, perform a special wheelchair dance named “Dance on Wheels” during the UTSAV III edition of the AMI ART FESTIVAL at Victoria Memorial Hall in collaboration with Kolkata Centre for Creativity.

A specially abled group ‘Nava Uttan Group’, perform a special wheelchair dance named “Dance on Wheels” during the UTSAV III edition of the AMI ART FESTIVAL at Victoria Memorial Hall in collaboration with Kolkata Centre for Creativity.A specially abled group ‘Nava Uttan Group’, perform a special wheelchair dance named “Dance on Wheels” during the UTSAV III edition of the AMI ART FESTIVAL at Victoria Memorial Hall in collaboration with Kolkata Centre for Creativity.

A specially abled group ‘Nava Uttan Group’, perform a special wheelchair dance named “Dance on Wheels” during the UTSAV III edition of the AMI ART FESTIVAL at Victoria Memorial Hall in collaboration with Kolkata Centre for Creativity.

A specially abled group ‘Nava Uttan Group’, perform a special wheelchair dance named “Dance on Wheels” during the UTSAV III edition of the AMI ART FESTIVAL at Victoria Memorial Hall in collaboration with Kolkata Centre for Creativity.A specially abled group ‘Nava Uttan Group’, perform a special wheelchair dance named “Dance on Wheels” during the UTSAV III edition of the AMI ART FESTIVAL at Victoria Memorial Hall in collaboration with Kolkata Centre for Creativity.

A specially abled group ‘Nava Uttan Group’, perform a special wheelchair dance named “Dance on Wheels” during the UTSAV III edition of the AMI ART FESTIVAL at Victoria Memorial Hall in collaboration with Kolkata Centre for Creativity.

A specially abled group ‘Nava Uttan Group’, perform a special wheelchair dance named “Dance on Wheels” during the UTSAV III edition of the AMI ART FESTIVAL at Victoria Memorial Hall in collaboration with Kolkata Centre for Creativity.A specially abled group ‘Nava Uttan Group’, perform a special wheelchair dance named “Dance on Wheels” during the UTSAV III edition of the AMI ART FESTIVAL at Victoria Memorial Hall in collaboration with Kolkata Centre for Creativity.

A specially abled group ‘Nava Uttan Group’, perform a special wheelchair dance named “Dance on Wheels” during the UTSAV III edition of the AMI ART FESTIVAL at Victoria Memorial Hall in collaboration with Kolkata Centre for Creativity.

A specially abled group ‘Nava Uttan Group’, perform a special wheelchair dance named “Dance on Wheels” during the UTSAV III edition of the AMI ART FESTIVAL at Victoria Memorial Hall in collaboration with Kolkata Centre for Creativity.A specially abled group ‘Nava Uttan Group’, perform a special wheelchair dance named “Dance on Wheels” during the UTSAV III edition of the AMI ART FESTIVAL at Victoria Memorial Hall in collaboration with Kolkata Centre for Creativity.

A specially abled group ‘Nava Uttan Group’, perform a special wheelchair dance named “Dance on Wheels” during the UTSAV III edition of the AMI ART FESTIVAL at Victoria Memorial Hall in collaboration with Kolkata Centre for Creativity.

A specially abled group ‘Nava Uttan Group’, perform a special wheelchair dance named “Dance on Wheels” during the UTSAV III edition of the AMI ART FESTIVAL at Victoria Memorial Hall in collaboration with Kolkata Centre for Creativity.A specially abled group ‘Nava Uttan Group’, perform a special wheelchair dance named “Dance on Wheels” during the UTSAV III edition of the AMI ART FESTIVAL at Victoria Memorial Hall in collaboration with Kolkata Centre for Creativity.

A specially abled group ‘Nava Uttan Group’, perform a special wheelchair dance named “Dance on Wheels” during the UTSAV III edition of the AMI ART FESTIVAL at Victoria Memorial Hall in collaboration with Kolkata Centre for Creativity.

A specially abled group ‘Nava Uttan Group’, perform a special wheelchair dance named “Dance on Wheels” during the UTSAV III edition of the AMI ART FESTIVAL at Victoria Memorial Hall in collaboration with Kolkata Centre for Creativity.A specially abled group ‘Nava Uttan Group’, perform a special wheelchair dance named “Dance on Wheels” during the UTSAV III edition of the AMI ART FESTIVAL at Victoria Memorial Hall in collaboration with Kolkata Centre for Creativity.

A specially abled group ‘Nava Uttan Group’, perform a special wheelchair dance named “Dance on Wheels” during the UTSAV III edition of the AMI ART FESTIVAL at Victoria Memorial Hall in collaboration with Kolkata Centre for Creativity.

A child walks past the stage where a specially abled group ‘Nava Uttan Group’, performed a special wheelchair dance named “Dance on Wheels” during the UTSAV III edition of the AMI ART FESTIVAL at Victoria Memorial Hall in collaboration with Kolkata Centre for Creativity.A child walks past the stage where a specially abled group ‘Nava Uttan Group’, performed a special wheelchair dance named “Dance on Wheels” during the UTSAV III edition of the AMI ART FESTIVAL at Victoria Memorial Hall in collaboration with Kolkata Centre for Creativity.

A child walks past the stage where a specially abled group ‘Nava Uttan Group’, performed a special wheelchair dance named “Dance on Wheels” during the UTSAV III edition of the AMI ART FESTIVAL at Victoria Memorial Hall in collaboration with Kolkata Centre for Creativity.

A specially abled group ‘Nava Uttan Group’, perform a special wheelchair dance named “Dance on Wheels” during the UTSAV III edition of the AMI ART FESTIVAL at Victoria Memorial Hall in collaboration with Kolkata Centre for Creativity.A specially abled group ‘Nava Uttan Group’, perform a special wheelchair dance named “Dance on Wheels” during the UTSAV III edition of the AMI ART FESTIVAL at Victoria Memorial Hall in collaboration with Kolkata Centre for Creativity.

A specially abled group ‘Nava Uttan Group’, perform a special wheelchair dance named “Dance on Wheels” during the UTSAV III edition of the AMI ART FESTIVAL at Victoria Memorial Hall in collaboration with Kolkata Centre for Creativity.

A child walks past the stage where a specially abled group ‘Nava Uttan Group’, performed a special wheelchair dance named “Dance on Wheels” during the UTSAV III edition of the AMI ART FESTIVAL at Victoria Memorial Hall in collaboration with Kolkata Centre for Creativity.A child walks past the stage where a specially abled group ‘Nava Uttan Group’, performed a special wheelchair dance named “Dance on Wheels” during the UTSAV III edition of the AMI ART FESTIVAL at Victoria Memorial Hall in collaboration with Kolkata Centre for Creativity.

A child walks past the stage where a specially abled group ‘Nava Uttan Group’, performed a special wheelchair dance named “Dance on Wheels” during the UTSAV III edition of the AMI ART FESTIVAL at Victoria Memorial Hall in collaboration with Kolkata Centre for Creativity.

A specially abled group ‘Nava Uttan Group’, perform a special wheelchair dance named “Dance on Wheels” during the UTSAV III edition of the AMI ART FESTIVAL at Victoria Memorial Hall in collaboration with Kolkata Centre for Creativity.A specially abled group ‘Nava Uttan Group’, perform a special wheelchair dance named “Dance on Wheels” during the UTSAV III edition of the AMI ART FESTIVAL at Victoria Memorial Hall in collaboration with Kolkata Centre for Creativity.

A specially abled group ‘Nava Uttan Group’, perform a special wheelchair dance named “Dance on Wheels” during the UTSAV III edition of the AMI ART FESTIVAL at Victoria Memorial Hall in collaboration with Kolkata Centre for Creativity.

A specially abled group ‘Nava Uttan Group’, perform a special wheelchair dance named “Dance on Wheels” during the UTSAV III edition of the AMI ART FESTIVAL at Victoria Memorial Hall in collaboration with Kolkata Centre for Creativity.A specially abled group ‘Nava Uttan Group’, perform a special wheelchair dance named “Dance on Wheels” during the UTSAV III edition of the AMI ART FESTIVAL at Victoria Memorial Hall in collaboration with Kolkata Centre for Creativity.

A specially abled group ‘Nava Uttan Group’, perform a special wheelchair dance named “Dance on Wheels” during the UTSAV III edition of the AMI ART FESTIVAL at Victoria Memorial Hall in collaboration with Kolkata Centre for Creativity.

A specially abled group ‘Nava Uttan Group’, perform a special wheelchair dance named “Dance on Wheels” during the UTSAV III edition of the AMI ART FESTIVAL at Victoria Memorial Hall in collaboration with Kolkata Centre for Creativity.A specially abled group ‘Nava Uttan Group’, perform a special wheelchair dance named “Dance on Wheels” during the UTSAV III edition of the AMI ART FESTIVAL at Victoria Memorial Hall in collaboration with Kolkata Centre for Creativity.

A specially abled group ‘Nava Uttan Group’, perform a special wheelchair dance named “Dance on Wheels” during the UTSAV III edition of the AMI ART FESTIVAL at Victoria Memorial Hall in collaboration with Kolkata Centre for Creativity.

A specially abled group ‘Nava Uttan Group’, perform a special wheelchair dance named “Dance on Wheels” during the UTSAV III edition of the AMI ART FESTIVAL at Victoria Memorial Hall in collaboration with Kolkata Centre for Creativity.A specially abled group ‘Nava Uttan Group’, perform a special wheelchair dance named “Dance on Wheels” during the UTSAV III edition of the AMI ART FESTIVAL at Victoria Memorial Hall in collaboration with Kolkata Centre for Creativity.

A specially abled group ‘Nava Uttan Group’, perform a special wheelchair dance named “Dance on Wheels” during the UTSAV III edition of the AMI ART FESTIVAL at Victoria Memorial Hall in collaboration with Kolkata Centre for Creativity.

A specially abled group ‘Nava Uttan Group’, perform a special wheelchair dance named “Dance on Wheels” during the UTSAV III edition of the AMI ART FESTIVAL at Victoria Memorial Hall in collaboration with Kolkata Centre for Creativity.A specially abled group ‘Nava Uttan Group’, perform a special wheelchair dance named “Dance on Wheels” during the UTSAV III edition of the AMI ART FESTIVAL at Victoria Memorial Hall in collaboration with Kolkata Centre for Creativity.

A specially abled group ‘Nava Uttan Group’, perform a special wheelchair dance named “Dance on Wheels” during the UTSAV III edition of the AMI ART FESTIVAL at Victoria Memorial Hall in collaboration with Kolkata Centre for Creativity.

A specially abled group ‘Nava Uttan Group’, perform a special wheelchair dance named “Dance on Wheels” during the UTSAV III edition of the AMI ART FESTIVAL at Victoria Memorial Hall in collaboration with Kolkata Centre for Creativity.A specially abled group ‘Nava Uttan Group’, perform a special wheelchair dance named “Dance on Wheels” during the UTSAV III edition of the AMI ART FESTIVAL at Victoria Memorial Hall in collaboration with Kolkata Centre for Creativity.

A specially abled group ‘Nava Uttan Group’, perform a special wheelchair dance named “Dance on Wheels” during the UTSAV III edition of the AMI ART FESTIVAL at Victoria Memorial Hall in collaboration with Kolkata Centre for Creativity.

A specially abled group ‘Nava Uttan Group’, perform a special wheelchair dance named “Dance on Wheels” during the UTSAV III edition of the AMI ART FESTIVAL at Victoria Memorial Hall in collaboration with Kolkata Centre for Creativity.A specially abled group ‘Nava Uttan Group’, perform a special wheelchair dance named “Dance on Wheels” during the UTSAV III edition of the AMI ART FESTIVAL at Victoria Memorial Hall in collaboration with Kolkata Centre for Creativity.

A specially abled group ‘Nava Uttan Group’, perform a special wheelchair dance named “Dance on Wheels” during the UTSAV III edition of the AMI ART FESTIVAL at Victoria Memorial Hall in collaboration with Kolkata Centre for Creativity.

A specially abled group ‘Nava Uttan Group’, perform a special wheelchair dance named “Dance on Wheels” during the UTSAV III edition of the AMI ART FESTIVAL at Victoria Memorial Hall in collaboration with Kolkata Centre for Creativity.A specially abled group ‘Nava Uttan Group’, perform a special wheelchair dance named “Dance on Wheels” during the UTSAV III edition of the AMI ART FESTIVAL at Victoria Memorial Hall in collaboration with Kolkata Centre for Creativity.

A specially abled group ‘Nava Uttan Group’, perform a special wheelchair dance named “Dance on Wheels” during the UTSAV III edition of the AMI ART FESTIVAL at Victoria Memorial Hall in collaboration with Kolkata Centre for Creativity.

A specially abled group ‘Nava Uttan Group’, perform a special wheelchair dance named “Dance on Wheels” during the UTSAV III edition of the AMI ART FESTIVAL at Victoria Memorial Hall in collaboration with Kolkata Centre for Creativity.A specially abled group ‘Nava Uttan Group’, perform a special wheelchair dance named “Dance on Wheels” during the UTSAV III edition of the AMI ART FESTIVAL at Victoria Memorial Hall in collaboration with Kolkata Centre for Creativity.

A specially abled group ‘Nava Uttan Group’, perform a special wheelchair dance named “Dance on Wheels” during the UTSAV III edition of the AMI ART FESTIVAL at Victoria Memorial Hall in collaboration with Kolkata Centre for Creativity.

A specially abled group ‘Nava Uttan Group’, perform a special wheelchair dance named “Dance on Wheels” during the UTSAV III edition of the AMI ART FESTIVAL at Victoria Memorial Hall in collaboration with Kolkata Centre for Creativity.A specially abled group ‘Nava Uttan Group’, perform a special wheelchair dance named “Dance on Wheels” during the UTSAV III edition of the AMI ART FESTIVAL at Victoria Memorial Hall in collaboration with Kolkata Centre for Creativity.

A specially abled group ‘Nava Uttan Group’, perform a special wheelchair dance named “Dance on Wheels” during the UTSAV III edition of the AMI ART FESTIVAL at Victoria Memorial Hall in collaboration with Kolkata Centre for Creativity.

A specially abled group ‘Nava Uttan Group’, perform a special wheelchair dance named “Dance on Wheels” during the UTSAV III edition of the AMI ART FESTIVAL at Victoria Memorial Hall in collaboration with Kolkata Centre for Creativity.A specially abled group ‘Nava Uttan Group’, perform a special wheelchair dance named “Dance on Wheels” during the UTSAV III edition of the AMI ART FESTIVAL at Victoria Memorial Hall in collaboration with Kolkata Centre for Creativity.

A specially abled group ‘Nava Uttan Group’, perform a special wheelchair dance named “Dance on Wheels” during the UTSAV III edition of the AMI ART FESTIVAL at Victoria Memorial Hall in collaboration with Kolkata Centre for Creativity.

A specially abled group ‘Nava Uttan Group’, perform a special wheelchair dance named “Dance on Wheels” during the UTSAV III edition of the AMI ART FESTIVAL at Victoria Memorial Hall in collaboration with Kolkata Centre for Creativity.A specially abled group ‘Nava Uttan Group’, perform a special wheelchair dance named “Dance on Wheels” during the UTSAV III edition of the AMI ART FESTIVAL at Victoria Memorial Hall in collaboration with Kolkata Centre for Creativity.

A specially abled group ‘Nava Uttan Group’, perform a special wheelchair dance named “Dance on Wheels” during the UTSAV III edition of the AMI ART FESTIVAL at Victoria Memorial Hall in collaboration with Kolkata Centre for Creativity.