• Lifestyle

    ‘Maesaengi’ soup for cancer patients

    “Maesaengi” or seaweed fulvescens only grow in uncontaminated water. It is low in calories and contains lots of fiber and vitamins. Also, the smooth texture makes it easy to digest. Adding maesaengi to crab meat soup gives a light finish to a healthy dish. Ingredients: (serves two) You will need…

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  • Society

    More Nepali women workers leave for foreign employment

    KATHMANDU, July 23 (Xinhua) — The departure of Nepali women for overseas jobs more than doubled in the last fiscal year. The surge has been attributed to the increased hiring from major labor destinations and aspirants choosing legal channel to leave for foreign employment. A total of 22,655 Nepali women…

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  • Consumption pattern among rich Chinese Changes rapidly

    Consumption pattern of wealthy Chinese has changed greatly in recent days, according to a report by the KOTRA Shanghai Office released on July 16. The rich people in China changed to prefer commodities with cutting-edge technological functions to just luxury bands. They no longer stick to buying expensive commodities just for demonstration. Thay have come…

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  • Park’s remark over May 16 causes controversy

    Rep. Park Geun-hye, strong presidential hopeful of the ruling Saenuri Party, assessed that the May 16 coup d’etat was “my father’s indispensable best choice,” in a meeting last Monday (July 16). It was a step back from her earlier estimation in 2007 that “it was a revolution for salvaging our country.”…

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  • South East Asia

    Brunei : Electronic stores expect brisk sales during Ramadhan

    Major News of <The Brunei Times> : Electronic stores expect brisk sales during Ramadhan ELECTRONIC stores in the country are anticipating a significant increase in sales during the month of Ramadhan as Muslim families prepare for the upcoming Hari Raya festivity. Some shops begin their “special sales” period today as they look…

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    Hoping to bring peace to Somalia through soccer

    A soccer tournament took place at the Ankara Stadium newly built by the Turkish Red Crescent Aid Society in Mogadishu, Somalia on Saturday. The soccer tournament was one between the offices of regional sub-governors. The Chairman of the Turkish Red Crescent, Ahmet Lutfi Akar and Wadajir Regional Sub-governor Ahmed Hassan…

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    Brides Compete In Race For Wedding Gown

    Brides participate in a race in central Belgrade, Serbia, Sunday, July 22, 2012. The winner and two runners-up of the Bridal Race, organized by a local magazine, receive numerous awards, including the wedding gown they had chosen to race in. <AP/NEWSis> news@theasian.asia

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  • South Asia

    Indian President Elect Greets Well-Wishers

    India’s President elect Pranab Mukherjee greets the media outside Mukherjee’s residence in New Delhi, India, July 22, 2012. India’s Congress heavyweight and former finance minister Pranab Mukherjee has been elected the 13th president of India, according to the outcome of official accounts of votes Sunday. <Xinhua/Partha Sarkar> news@theasian.asia

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  • Culture

    Twins Festival In Hungary

    Mira and Reka Robotka celebrate their victory in the 2-5 year old category at the Queens of Twins Kids beauty contest during the 13th Twins Festival held in Szigethalom, Hungary on July 21, 2012. <Xinhua/Attila Volgyi> news@theasian.asia

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  • South Asia

    Typical Scene Of Ramadan Season In Pakistan

    Pakistani worshippers wait to break their fast, on the second day of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, in a mosque in Gujranwala, Pakistan, Sunday, July 22, 2012. During Ramadan, the holiest month in Islamic calendar, Muslims refrain from eating, drinking, smoking and sex from dawn to dusk. <AP/NEWSis> news@theasian.asia

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