Major news in Japan on May 29
Top news in <Kyodo News>: URGENT: Japan, China to begin yen-yuan direct trading on June 1 news@theasian.asia
Major news in Russia on May 29
Top news in <Moscow Times>: Exxon Pours Concrete for Phase 3 of Sakhalin-1 news@theasian.asia
Major news in Thailand on May 29
Top news in <Bangkok Post>: PM urged to clarify unity bill stance news@theasian.asia
Major news in Indonesia on May 29
Top news in <Jakarta Post>: Police, promoter to discuss Gaga concert ticket refunds this week news@theasian.asia
Major news in Qatar on May 29
Top news in <Al Jazeera>: Egypt protesters storm Shafiq’s Cairo office news@theasian.asia
Major news in Israel on May 29: Egyptians torch Shafiq HQ as vote triggers violence
Top news in <Jerusalem Post>: Egyptians torch Shafiq HQ as vote triggers violence news@theasian.asia
Surfi Devotee Shows Self Torture
An Indian Muslim Sufi devotee uses a sharp weapon as he performs an act of self torture during the annual Urs festival at the shrine of Sufi saint Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer, India, Monday, May 28, 2012. The Urs is observed to mark the death anniversary of the saint, known for his philosophy on religious […]
People Enjoy Holiday On Buddha’s Birthday
Visitors walk on stones bridge near the lanterns decorated to celebrate Buddha’s birthday on the stream in downtown Seoul, South Korea, Monday, May 28, 2012. <AP/NEWSis> news@theasian.asia
Civilian Bodies Including Children Killed By Syrian Soldiers
This citizen journalism image provided by Shaam News Network taken Saturday, May 26, 2012, purports to show shrouded dead bodies following a Syrian government assault on Houla, Syria. The Syrian government denied Sunday its troops were behind an attack on a string of villages that left more than 90 people dead, blaming the killings on […]
Major news in China on May 28: Wen urges more efforts in poverty alleviation
Top news in <CNTV>: Premier Wen urges more efforts in poverty alleviation news@theasian.asia
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