Major news in Lebanon on May 9
Top news in <Daily Star>: EDL contract workers hold sit-ins across country news@theasian.asia
Woman bites off bag snatcher’s finger in Sapporo
TOKYO — A mugger who attacked a woman in Japan fled empty-handed—and with one finger missing—after the intended victim chomped off his pinkie. The 59-year-old woman fought back after a man snatched her bag as she arrived at her apartment in the northern city of Sapporo, police said Tuesday. The woman gave chase as her […]
Major news in Saudi Arabia on May 9
Top news in <Arab News>: Crown prince calls for improvement in Haj services news@theasian.asia
Major news in Nepal on May 9
Top news in <Kathmandu Post>: More bodies found, flood toll 26 news@theasian.asia
Major news in Kazakhstan on May 9
Top news in <Tengri News>: Investments to Kazakhstan will shrink with new president of France, or not? news@theasian.asia
Major news in Japan on May 9
Top news in <Japan Today>: Woman bites off bag snatcher’s finger in Sapporo news@theasian.asia
Major news in Philippines on May 9: Cancer survivor to cover Pacquiao-Bradley fight
Top news in <Manila Times>: Cancer survivor to cover Pacquiao-Bradley fight news@theasian.asia
Major news in China on May 9
Top news in <CNTV>: Officials say China’s tea products are safe news@theasian.asia
Putin In Cathedral For Consecration
After the sworn in ceremony, Russian President Vladimir Putin is consecrated in the Blagoveschenski Cathedral in the courtyard of the Kremlin. <Cihan> news@theasian.asia
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