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Investigators halt attempt to detain impeached South Korean president

They had entered the presidential compound but were denied entry to the residence by the presidential security services.

A stand off in Seoul, South Korea, as police fail in an attempt to arrest the impeached president, after opposition from the military and a presidential security unit. We'll hear from a former minister.

New Orleans has been determined to get back on its feet after an attack which left fourteen people dead. We'll speak to a journalist who has been covering an iconic sporting event, the Sugar Bowl, which just took place.

In Syria, the new authorities have published a new school curriculum, though some feel the changes demonstrate their fundamentalist agenda. We'll hear from a teacher in the country.

We'll focus on Sudan, visiting a clinic in one of the places most affected by the war, and finding out why so many are angry about a currency swap.We'll also meet a refugee helping others fleeing conflict with their mental health

And a leading Zimbabwean writer tells us what makes her tick.

(Picture: Investigators from the state anti-corruption agency walk into the entrance of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol's official residence, Seoul, Korea - 03 Jan 2025: Credit: EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)

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  • Fri 3 Jan 2025 05:06GMT