India on 9 January 2012
India on 9 January 2012 <India Today> : “First phase of UP polls not to begin on Feb 4: Election Commission” news@theasian.asia
Vietnam on 9 January 2012
Vietnam on 9 January 2012 <Vietnam Plus> : “Supreme People’s Procuracy launches 2012 tasks” news@theasian.asia
Mongolia on 9 January 2012
Mongolia on 9 January 2012 <The UB Post> : “Fuel prices spikes linked to inflation and Russian oil tax reform” news@theasian.asia
China on 9 January 2012
China on 9 January 2012 <China Daily> : “Hunt for Nanjing killer intensifies” news@theasian.asia
Japan on 9 January 2012
Japan on 9 January 2012 <Japan Today> : “Olympus considers suing current, former executives” news@theasian.asia
Israel Cabinet Approves ‘Free Education’ Plan
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a press conference on free education plan in Jerusalem, on Jan. 8, 2012. Israeli Cabinet Sunday approved implementation of the law on free education for children from age three, as of the next academic year. According to Israel’s going compulsory education law, compulsory education applies to all children between […]
SA, 100th Celebration of ANC
South Africa President Jacob Zuma (C) and ANC members cut a cake during the centenary celebration of South Africa’s ruling ANC, in Bloemfontein, South Africa, on Jan. 8, 2012. <Photo: Xinhua/Li Qihua> news@theasian.asia
Beyond Words
Understanding and Interpreting Body Language Humans pride themselves on their seemingly unique ability to verbalize feelings and ideas. While the mouth tells one story, gestures and posture may tell a different story. In today’s competitive and increasingly global business culture, the value of effective and active communications seems obvious .often times; however, so much thought […]
Female Bodyguards Get Training
The contestants receive training by the sea in Sanya, south China’s Hainan Province, Jan. 8, 2012. A selection of female bodyguards organized by Beijing Tianjiao Special Guard company started in Sanya on Sunday. <Photo: Xinhua/Hou Jiansen> news@theasian.asia
Estonians Celebrate Orthodox Christmas
A woman attends a Orthodox Christmas service at Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Tallinn, Estonia, on Jan. 6, 2012. Christmas falls on Jan. 7 for Orthodox believers with the Julian calendar. <Photo: Xinhua> news@theasian.asia