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World
Tibetans In Candlelit Vigil For Self-Immolated Priests
Exile Tibetans participate in a candlelit vigil in Dharmsala, India, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012. The vigil was organized to show solidarity with two Tibetans from the Kirti monastery in Ngaba who exiles claim immolated themselves Monday morning in Amdo province in Tibet. <AP/NEWSis> news@theasian.asia
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South East Asia
Students Rehearse Celebration Of Malaysia National Day
Malaysian students wave their national flags at rehearsal for Malaysia National Day celebrations at Independence Square in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012. The country will celebrate its 55th National Day on Aug. 31. <AP/NEWSis> news@theasian.asia
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South East Asia
Vietnamese Children Learn How To Wash Hands
A member of Vietnam’s health staff and kindergarten teachers instruct children to properly wash hands to prevent seasonal diseases in Vietnam’s northern province of Bac Giang, Aug. 28, 2012. Vietnamese government carried out precautionary measures in kindergartens and schools recently to prevent dengue fever, hand-foot-mouth disease, flu and diarrhea. <Xinhua=VNA>…
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South East Asia
People Celebrate Hindu Festival Of Galungan In Bali
Balinese women carry offering for their god during Hindu festival of Galungan, celebrating the triumph of good over evil at a temple in Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia, Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012 A Balinese girl in traditional dress holds an angry bird balloon. <AP/NEWSis> news@theasian.asia
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South Asia
Two Kidnapers Posing As Afghan Soldiers Captured By Police
Two kidnapers stand handcuffed after they were detained with their military clothes and ammunition in Herat province, Afghanistan, Aug. 28, 2012. Afghan police officers detained two kidnapers with their military clothes and ammunition during their operations in herat province on Tuesday.<Xinhua=Sardar> news@theasian.asia
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South Asia
Nepal: PM gloats over his feats‚ glosses over fiascos
Major News in <The Himalayan Times>: PM gloats over his feats‚ glosses over fiascos KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai today took pains to gloss over his failures, accuse opposition parties, mock the judiciary and hit out at newly formed CPN-Maoist. He did gloat over his achievements made in the past…
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IT-Science
LG unveils newest smartphone using world best components
Newest Premium Device from LG Sets High Benchmark for Performance and Usability August 28, 2012 — LG Electronics (LG) revealed its newest premium mobile device, named the Optimus G. It is a high-end smartphone that offers powerful performance with an elegant and sleek design, and an innovative user experience. As the first…
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World
Growing Number Of Syrians Find Refuge In Turkey
A Syrian boy, who fled his home with his family due to fighting between the Syrian government troops and the rebels, lies on the ground under a mosquito net, as he and his family take refuge at the Bab Al-Salameh border crossing, in hopes of entering one of the refugee…
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A Boy Swims In Water From Stone Spouts In Nepal
A boy swims in water collected from a stone spout near Bangalamukhi temple in Katmandu, Nepal, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012. There are dozens of centuries-old stone spouts that are still used to collect household water or as public bathing areas in the city. <AP/NEWSis> news@theasian.asia
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IT-Science
Samsung contributes a lot to US economy
If the jury believed it was patriotic in its $1 billion verdict in favor of Apple over Samsung Electronics, it might be wrong. “Apple may be the pride of the United States and Americans. But when you think about real economic effects, you can’t say Apple is better than Samsung,’’…
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