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South East Asia
Singapore : ‘Sex-for-grades’ prof to ‘fearlessly’ defend himself
Major News of <Today> : ‘Sex-for-grades’ prof to ‘fearlessly’ defend himself SINGAPORE – Six hours before he was due to face charges in the sex-for-grades case yesterday, National University of Singapore (NUS) law professor Tey Tsun Hang drafted an email to friends and the media. “I stand by my academic…
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[London Olympics] ⑥ A logo, posters and two mascots
*Editor’s note: This is the last of six-part stories on the London Olympics Nobody denies the power of trademarks. That’s why international companies and institutions race to sponsor this Olympic event and put their logos beside their products’ logos. As represented in the logo, art gives enormous economic power. I…
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Pakistan: Endangered species Smooth Coated Otter found in Sindh
The Pakistan chapter of an international organization working for conservation of nature has found the rare and endangered species Smooth Coated Otter, locally known as Ludhra, near wetlands of southeastern district Sanghar of Sindh province of Pakistan. World Wide Fund for Nature – Pakistan (WWF- P) recently located smooth coated…
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Society
[Indonesia Report] Taraweeh: A Special Prayer in Ramadan Month
Ramadan month has started for Muslims. It is tradition to fast for the whole month from sun rise to sunset. Fasting is not only to bare the thirst and hunger but also to hold oneself from practicing worldly pleasures, such as smoking or gossiping. In the holy month, Muslims not…
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Society
[India Report] Drier monsoon causes draught in India
Cloudy skies but little rain seems to be the fate of India this time and the scarcity of rainfall is likely to cause drought in India. Though the meteorological department’s long range forecast for the 2012 rainfall was that it will be a normal pour this time with 99% rainfall,…
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亚广联“授予朝鲜伦敦奥运转播权”
大家好,我是王璇，今天的 The AsiaN新闻，又同您见面了。 据日本放送协会26日消息，朝鲜已经正式获得了2012年伦敦奥林匹克运动会的转播权。亚太广播联盟主席金仁圭当天宣布“联盟已经同朝鲜中央广播委员会(KRT)就2012伦敦奥运会转播权达成协议”。据悉，在此之前金仁圭就此问题专门访问过平壤，并且进行了详细磋商。 根据协议相关内容，朝鲜可向伦敦派遣由6名成员组成的广播团队。就此，金仁圭表示“这是朝鲜在历史上首次向奥运会派遣转播团队，此次协议的成功签订将对朝鲜进一步融入国际社会起到巨大的推动作用”。此外，朝鲜还将在通信技术、实况转播、节目制作等方面获得国际社会支持。 当然还是和往常一样，欢迎您点击我们的网站，浏览其他要闻。 我们的网站是 http://cn.theasian.asia/?p=6396 今天就到这里，谢谢您的收看。 news@theasian.asia
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Society
Putin’s daughter stays with her bridegroom-to-be in Germany together
Russia is reported that she is preparing her marriage while staying with her bridegroom-to-be currently in Germany, according to news reports. A close aide of Naval Commander Yoon Jong-gu said: “Ekaterina Putin, the youngest daughter of President Vladimir Putin of Russia, is staying with Mr. Joon-won, the son of Naval…
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South Asia
Jordar sishu surokhkhr chahida
Nomoskar,ami Sudhanya Ghosh,Asia Journalist Association, AJA. Tongyeong a ek jouno atotair haate ek sishu mrityur ghotonake kendro kore sishu surokhha bebosthake aro sugothito korar dabi uthe.biseshoto gramanchole boshobashkari j shob shishuder maa o baba dujonei kormoroto tader surokhkha bebostha aro driro howa proyojon bole mone kora hochhce. Mrito dosh bochorer…
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Anti-Putin Rally In Downtown Moscow
Demonstrator hold Left Front opposition flags and posters showing portraits of opposition activists who they say were arrested over their role in a violent protest in May, during an opposition rally in their support in Moscow, Thursday, July 26, 2012. Opposition activists and rights groups called the arrests a part…
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