## Investigators abandon attempt to arrest South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol

Authored by theguardian.com

South Korea’s political crisis took a dramatic turn on Friday when investigators were forced to abandon an attempt to arrest the impeached president, Yoon Suk Yeol, after a tense standoff with his security forces.

The investigators’ office said it would discuss further action but did not immediately say whether it would make another attempt to detain Yoon.

The confrontation unfolded on a freezing winter’s day in Seoul, as an estimated 1,200 Yoon supporters gathered outside his official residence while police and other officials inside attempted to execute an arrest warrant – the first for a sitting South Korean president.

The warrant was issued on Tuesday after Yoon again ignored a court order to submit himself for questioning over the insurrection allegations.

If he is eventually detained, Yoon, who was impeached by parliament last month, would become the first sitting president to be arrested.

Others chanted: “President Yoon Suk Yeol will be protected by the people,” and called for the head of the corruption office to be arrested. »

### Harris to Swear-In Senators Who Refuse to Say Her Name Right

Authored by time.com

For Harris, who inherited the Democratic nomination late in the calendar, the day cannot be one of ease.

Cruz also said in September the Ukrainian president was using a trip to the United States to campaign as a Harris surrogate.

Political pros like Harris understand this is just the nature of the performative piece of doing the job. »

### ‘Half-Life 3’ Rumors Spark Excitement After Cryptic Tease from G-Man

Authored by fictionhorizon.com

The video was shared on Shapiro’s YouTube channel, leading us to speculate about a potential new installment in the Half-Life series.

The G-Man is a mysterious character known for his enigmatic presence and influence over the series’ protagonist, Gordon Freeman.

Despite the excitement, it’s important to note that there has been no official announcement from Valve, the developer of the Half-Life series. »

### Narendra Modi’s Populist Facade Is Cracking

Authored by theatlantic.com

But the election results and their aftermath hint at a crack in Modi’s populist facade and a spreading discontent with his economic and political record.

From the April 2009 issue: Robert D. Kaplan on Narendra Modi, India’s new face.

Narendra Modi in Ahmadabad in 2007, after reelection as chief minister of Gujarat (Ajit Solanki / AP). »

### El Salvador closes 2024 with a record low number of homicides

Authored by abcnews.go.com

El Salvador closed 2024 with a record low 114 homicides, continuing notable security gains under a second full year of a state of emergency that has given the government extraordinary powers and curtailed some fundamental rights.

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador -- El Salvador closed 2024 with a record low 114 homicides, continuing notable security gains under a second full year of a state of emergency that has given the government extraordinary powers and curtailed some fundamental rights.

El Salvador’s official total does not include the killings of five suspected gang members in shootouts with security forces. »

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