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Microsoft aims to become ‘melting pot’
Software giant stresses ties with device leaders, Samsung, LG Microsoft (MS) Korea aims to become a “melting pot’’ where people with diverse nationalities and cultural backgrounds commit to push the personal technology experience in a country obsessed with e-this and e-that. James Kim, the U.S.-educated general manager of the company,…
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Politics
China extends influence to N. Korea’s Chongjin Port
China-North Korea economic ties have taken another step forward, with reports emerging this week that a Chinese firm landed a deal to lease piers at Chongjin Port in the North. Analysts say the move bolsters Beijing’s efforts to stabilize its impoverished neighbor while expanding its own access to the East…
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Society
Multiculturalism strength for country
A Canadian politician said multiculturalism is a strength for a country and the government should take a full advantage of it by welcoming differences. “Everybody brings something to the table. In Canada, no matter what they are or who they are, they bring different views, ideas (which make people) think…
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Business
Hyundai, Toyota to compete in Brazil
A showdown between Hyundai Motor and Toyota is expected in Brazil, as the two prepare to sell small vehicles in the world’s fifth largest automotive market upon the completion of new factories there. According to Hyundai Motor officials, its first plant in Brazil has been operating on a test run…
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East Asia
Shilla, Lotte memperebutkan Bandara
Halo! Saya Meidyana Rayana dari Indonesia, berikut adalah berita dari dunia ekonomi Korea Selatan. Dua perusahaan pengelola toko duty free Korea Selatan, Shilla dan Lotte, telah bersaing dalam kompetisi industri yang sedang berkembang selama beberapa tahun terakhir. Shilla dan Lotte bersaing untuk mendapatkan hak untuk mengelola toko-toko bukan hanya di…
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Column
[Indonesia Report] Australia troubled for growing asylum seekers
Australian Immigration Minister, Chris Bowen told reporters that he hoped to start sending asylum seekers who arrive by boat to Nauru later this week, AFP reported. Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard’s planned to reopen the Howard government’s asylum seeker processing centre, to send the asylum seeker who try to enter…
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Al-Qaida Leader In Arabian Region Killed By U.S. Drone Attack
In this undated frame grab from video posted on a militant-leaning Web site, and provided by the SITE Intelligence Group, shows Saeed al-Shihri, deputy leader of al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula. Yemeni officials say a missile believed to have been fired by a U.S. operated drone on Monday, Sept. 10,…
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World
Egyptian Paralympic Athletes Welcomed Home
Egyptian sitting volleyball player Tamer Morgan Khalil gestures to his fans after his return from London, in Cairo airport, Cairo, Sept. 10, 2012. Hundreds of fans came to Cairo international airport Monday to welcome the Egyptian paralympic athletes returned from London Paralympic Games. Egyptian powerlifting silver medalist Heba Ahmed speaks…
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World
Kenyan Women Make Bags From Recycled Plastic
Kenyan women make recycled plastic bags in Nairobi, Sept. 10, 2012. Over three hundred women in Kenya are working with a project named “Tosheka Textiles”. This project conducts a recycling programe to sell the handcrafted, durable, fashionable bags that Tosheka’s women producers make from the recycled plastic bags. This innovative…
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