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South Korea has voted to impeach its acting president.
The vote comes just two weeks after the former president was impeached following a failed attempt to impose martial law.
What's behind the country's political upheaval?
I'm Sarah McCammon.
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Israel has struck Houthi targets in Yemen, including an international airport in the country's capital, power stations and ports.
What comes next as fighting between the Iran supported group and Israel escalates and the country of Georgia is set to swear in a new president this weekend, but the incumbent president refuses to stand down following a disputed election.
A look at the brewing showdown between the country's opposition and the government.
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