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South East Asia
Major news in Singapore on May 11: Push for girls to be vaccinated against cervical cancer
Top news in <Straits Times>: Push for girls to be vaccinated against cervical cancer news@theasian.asia
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East Asia
Major news in Japan on May 11
Top news in <NHK>: UN criticizes latest attacks in Syria news@theasian.asia
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“Love Of Flower Is Love Of Mother”
A flower vendor waits for customers during Mother’s Day celebrations in Guatemala City, Thursday, May 10, 2012. Guatemalans celebrate Mother’s Day on May 10. <AP/NEWSis> news@theasian.asia
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Thank You, Obama!
Seattle ㅡ Connor Teige, 12, from Monroe, Wash., shows his sign supporting President Barack Obama during the president’s visit to the Paramount Theater one day after announcing his support for same sex marriage, in Seattle on Thursday, May 10, 2012. Eric Bennett, left, and Trenton Garris kiss during a demonstration…
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Lifestyle
Bask in light at Lotus Lantern Festival
Colorful lotus lanterns light up Jogye Temple to celebrate Buddha’s Birthday, which falls on May 28. The age-old “Yeondeunghoe” or Lotus Lantern Festival is a highlight among the many festivities that take place this month. Although modern Korea is not a mainly Buddhist country, the festival is considered one of…
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Column
Tragedian-in-chief
WASHINGTON ― President Barack Obama recently addressed the White House correspondents’ dinner as comedian-in-chief at the capital’s Hilton Hotel. The annual gathering has been held since 1920 to strengthen communication between the presidential office and journalists. It has a rich tradition of pertinent humor and amusing dialogue between the incumbent…
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Society
Korea to attract more foreign students
Korea plans to attract more foreign students in the coming years and is preparing a package that allows for tourism combined with education. The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) and the National Institute for International Education (NIIED) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Wednesday to increase the number of foreign…
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Society
50 Chinese couples wed on Jeju
Couples from Daqing, China’s northeastern Heilongjiang Province, hug each other at a joint wedding ceremony at Seongsan Ilchulbong (Sunrise Peak), Jeju Island, Wednesday. A scenic joint wedding ceremony of 50 couples from Daqing in Heilongjiang Province, northeast China, was held at Seongsan Ilchulbong (Sunrise Peak) on Jeju Island, Wednesday. The…
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Lifestyle
Paik’s legacy in dispute
Family of late video artist opposes memorial project An effort to commemorate Korean-born video artist Paik Nam-june and his legacy is being objected to by his family and executor. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, KBS and the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education established a committee for a Paik…
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