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Society
WB says extreme poverty population declines, more efforts needed
The World Bank said Wednesday that the extreme poverty population in every region of the developing world declined by 13 million between 2005 and 2008, but more efforts are needed to fight against it. The Washington-based institution said in a report about 1.29 billion people lived below 1.25 U.S. dollars…
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Politics
Annan sees “one mediation process” key to ending Syrian crisis
Kofi Annan, the UN and the Arab League (AL)’s joint special envoy for Syria, said Wednesday that an one and only mediation process accepted by all parties concerned is crucial for the success in the efforts to end the current crisis in Syria. “If we are going to succeed,…
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Politics
N. Korea agrees to halt nuke program
North Korea announced Wednesday that it will temporarily halt its uranium enrichment program and put a moratorium on nuclear and long-range missile tests in exchange for food aid and a guarantee of continued negotiations with the United States. “The DPRK, upon request by the U.S. and with a view to…
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Business
Naver: online chaebol?
American Internet giant eBay has been controlling Korea’s electronic commerce markets through its affiliates Auction and Gmarket, but it remains to be seen whether local search king Naver could give it a run for its money. Search giant looks to launch open market service Naver, Korea’s near omnipresent portal accounting…
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People
Winners of Manhae Prize announced
The Society for the Promotion and Practice of Manhae’s Thoughts announced Thursday (Mar. 1) the winners of the Manhae Prize given in three different categories. A total of seven winners, two in the peace category, three in social service and two in literature, were chosen from among some 50 candidates across the…
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East Asia
Tough to be ‘Flight Attendant’
Candidates attend an interview for flight attendant of the Hainan Airlines in Haikou, capital of south China’s Hainan Province, Feb 29, 2012. Hundreds of college girls took part in the selection activity on Wednesday. Hainan Airlines planed to recruit 1,000 flight attendants across the country. <Photo: Xinhua/Guo Cheng> news@theasian.asia
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East Asia
Japan Launches Chinese Version of PM’s Website
This screenshot taken on Feb. 29, 2012 shows the Chinese version of Japanese prime minister’s official website. Japan’s prime minister office on Wednesday launched a Chinese version of its official website to strengthen the mutual understanding between the two peoples. <Photo: Xinhua> news@theasian.asia
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East Asia
Hillary “DPRK Takes a Modest First Step”
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton testifies during a hearing before the House Appropriations Subcommittee of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs, on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C., capital of the United States, Feb. 29, 2012. Hillary Clinton said on Wednesday that the agreement of Democratic People’s Republic of Korea…
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Society
Thai mom gets 41-year jail term for prostituting underage daughter
A criminal court sentenced a woman to 41 years in jail for prostituting three girls including her own daughter to an English expat man on several occasions between 2008 to August 2010, local media reported on Wednesday. According to the report, Tim Wongsiri, 50, forced two girls, who were…
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