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Central Asia
Major news in Uzbekistan on May 10
Top news in <UZA>: Veterans are the Center of Attention and Respect news@theasian.asia
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East Asia
Major news in China on May 10
Top news in <People’s Daily>: National education not ‘brain-washing’ news@theasian.asia
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People
Korea to showcase smart learning at APEC forum
Few would argue that Koreans’ zeal for education has been the driving force behind the country’s economic prosperity. Indeed, it has become a case example for many developing countries around the world. The nation is now seeking to establish a reputation as an educational powerhouse in the digital era by…
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East Asia
Major news in Japan on May 10: Gov’t to inject 1 trillion yen into TEPCO
Top news in <Kyodo News>: Gov’t to inject 1 trillion yen in public funds into TEPCO news@theasian.asia
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Queen Speaks On New Legislative Program
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II reads the Queen’s Speech to lawmakers in the House of Lords in London, Wednesday, May 9, 2012. Queen Elizabeth II said Wednesday that Britain’s government plans to finally reform the centuries-old House of Lords and introduce direct elections for members. Announcing the government’s new legislative program…
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“I Am Flying Abroad Too”
Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, center right, sets a bird free during the inauguration ceremony of a branch office of her National League for Democracy Party Wednesday, May 9, 2012, in Yangon, Myanmar. Suu Kyi received her first passport in 24 years on Tuesday ahead of a planned…
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Politics
Ex-President Medvedev Confirmed as PM
Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev was confirmed as the country’s new prime minister by a majority of votes in the State Duma on Tuesday. President Vladimir Putin submitted Medvedev’s candidacy for the post shortly after his inauguration as president on Monday. Medvedev occupied the presidential post in 2008-2012. United Russia…
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Politics
U.S. to Continue Pressing for Assad’s Resignation
The United States will continue its efforts to make Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to step down, the country’s envoy to the UN, Susan Rice, said. “The United States remains focused on increasing the pressure on the al-Assad regime and on al-Assad himself to step down,” she said, adding that it…
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A Show Of Hatred Against Former President
Female protestors display the colors of various flags painted on their hands during a demonstration demanding the trial of former President Ali Abdullah Saleh in Sanaa, Yemen, Tuesday, May 8, 2012. <AP/NEWSis> news@theasian.asia
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How Sincere A Prayer Through Prison Wall Would Be?
A prisoner rests his arms in the wall of his cell during a Mass for prisoners in the courtyard of La Esperanza penal center in San Salvador, El Salvador, Monday, May 7, 2012. The prisoners asked for Monsignor Fabio Colindres to hold a Mass for them at the prison. <AP/NEWSis>…
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