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Society
What’s behind Shin Ji-yai’s comeback?
Shin Ji-yai is back with a bang but it took 22 months, surgery, a new coach, two caddies and a Japanese psychologist. After nearly two years without a trophy, Shin pulled off a remarkable comeback, winning back-to-back titles in a week including her second British Women’s Open on Monday (KST).…
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West Asia
Israeli Soldiers Search Palestinian’s Van Near West Bank
A blindfolded and handcuffed Palestinian stands in front a van while Israeli soldiers inspect a vehicle, near the West Bank city of Ramallah, Monday, Sept. 18, 2012. <AP Photo/Nasser Shiyoukhi> news@theasian.asia
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Column
[Indonesia Report] Indonesian migrant workers fear of Jakarta Airport
Indonesia as a developing country with more than 230 million population is home for many of migrant workers. Every year Indonesia sends hundreds of thousands of Migrant workers to such countries as Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan and many other countries. Indonesian even call the migrant workers as…
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West Asia
Bahrainis Hold Rally To Call For Freedom Of Jailed Activists
Bahraini women pray and hold up a sign calling for freedom for jailed human rights activist Nabeel Rajab during a pro-democracy rally organized by opposition groups in Muqsha, Bahrain, on Monday, Sept. 17, 2012. Bahrain says it has charged seven police lieutenants with alleged abuses against suspected anti-government protesters, including…
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World
Egyptian President Discusses Syrian Situation With Turkish FM
In this image released by the Egyptian President, Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi, right, meets with Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu at the Presidential Palace in Cairo, Egypt, Monday, Sept. 17, 2012. Turkey, which hosts some 80,000 Syrian refugees, has accused Syria of “state terrorism” and has allowed rebels to use…
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World
Putin Attends Military Drill At Naval Base Near Black Sea
Russian President Vladimir Putin, third right back to camera, attends military strategic command and staff exercises Caucasus-2012 at a naval base near the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk, Russia, Monday, Sept. 17, 2012. <AP Photo/RIA-Novosti, Alexei Druzhinin, Presidential Press Service> news@theasian.asia
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Body Of U.S. Amb. Stevens Shown In Video Taken By A Freelance Videographer
This still image included in a video obtained by the Associated Press from Fahd al-Bakoush, a freelance videographer and activist, which has been authenticated based on its contents and other AP reporting, shows the body of U.S. Ambassador Chris Stevens being moved by Libyan civilians trying to rescue him after…
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World
Lebanese Hold Rally To Denounce Anti-Islam U.S. Movie
A veiled Hezbollah supporters ties a banner on her friend’s forehead, that reads in Arabic, “At your service God’s prophet,” during a rally denouncing an anti-Islam film that has provoked a week of unrest in Muslim countries worldwide, in the southern suburb of Beirut, Lebanon, Monday Sept. 17, 2012. Hezbollah’s…
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East Asia
Dai Bingguo With Members Of China-Vietnam People’s Forum Held In Beijing
Chinese State Councilor Dai Bingguo (C, front) poses for group photos with representatives attending the fourth session of the China-Vietnam Peoples’ Forum in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 17, 2012. <Xinhua/Yao Dawei> news@theasian.asia
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South Asia
Indian Soldiers In Border Area Perform Religious Ritual
India’s Border Security Force (BSF) soldiers perform a ritual with their weapons on the occasion of “Biswakarma Puja” or prayers for Lord Biswakarma in Amritsar, India, Monday, Sept. 17, 2012. <AP Photo/Prabhjot Gill> news@theasian.asia
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