Iran Launches its Missiles for Test
An Iranian missile is launched during Iranian naval maneuvers dubbed Velayat 90 on the Sea of Oman, Iran, Jan. 2, 2012. Iran successfully test-fired long range and short range missiles during its military drill in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, state media reported. <Photo: Xinhua> news@theasian.asia
Hosni Mubarak’s Trial Resumed
Egypt’s ex-President Hosni Mubarak (C) is wheeled on a hospital stretcher into court for the resumption of his trial in Cairo, Egypt, Jan. 2, 2012, as his trial resumed. The trials of Egypt’s ex-President Hosni Mubarak, his sons, former Interior Minister Habib el-Adli as well as Adli’s six assistants resumed on Monday. <Photo: Xinhua> news@theasian.asia
Tunisian President Visits Libya
Mustafa Abdul Jalil (R), Chairman of the National Transitional Council of Libya, meets with visiting Tunisian President Moncef Marzouki in Tripoli, Libya, Jan. 2, 2012. <Photo: Xinhua/Hamza Turkia> news@theasian.asia
Magnificent Century and Magnificent Controversy
(photo : www.muhtesemyuzyil.tv/eng/index_eng.htm) The Turkish Drama Divide “Muhtesem Yuzyil” which can be translated as “Magnificent Century” is one of the top news of the year 2011 by Cihan News Agency. This peak viewing time period drama about Suleiman the Maganificent and Hurrem, the slave girl who later became queen has aroused a bitter controversy […]
South Korea Opens 2012 Stock Market
Officials of the Financial Services Commission (FSC) and the Korea Exchange (KRX) attend the opening ceremony of the Securities and Derivatives Markets for this year at the KRX head office in Seoul, South Korea, on Jan. 2, 2012. <Photo: Xinhua/Park Jin Hee> news@theasian.asia
Toronto Polar Bear Dip for New Year
Participants pose for photos at the Sunnyside Park during the 7th Toronto Polar Bear Dip in Toronto, Canada, Jan. 1, 2012. About 300 Torontonians braved the chilly waters to celebrate the New Year and raise funds for Habitat for Humanity Toronto. <Photo: Xinhua/Zou Zheng> news@theasian.asia
New Year’s Day Parade in England
A clown takes part in the annual New Year’s Day parade in central London, Britain, Jan. 1, 2012. More than 8,000 performers attended the annual parade which was estimated to have attracted over 500,000 spectators. <Photo: Xinhua/Bimal Gautam> news@theasian.asia
Bahraini Protesters Confront with Police
The police confront the protesters at Sitra village in Manama, Bahrain, Jan. 1, 2012. Conflict between protestors and the police happened in the past two days and caused teenager death. <Photo: Xinhua/Bahrain News Agency> news@theasian.asia
Naval Excercise Makes Tension in Middle East
Iranian soldiers attend naval maneuvers dubbed Velayat 90 on the Sea of Oman, Iran, on Dec. 31, 2011. Deputy Commander of Iran’s Navy Rear Admiral Seyyed Mahmoud Mousavi said Sunday that for the first time, Iran test fired anti-radar, mid-range missile “successfully” in the ongoing naval drills in its southern waters, the official IRNA news […]
Jump into the River to Celebrate 2012
A man jumps into the Tiber River from the Cavour Bridge during a traditional New Year celebration which dates back to 1946, in Rome, Italy, on Jan. 1, 2012. <Photo: Xinhua/Wang Qingqin> news@theasian.asia
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