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Supporters Of Opposition Candidate Accuse Chavez Of Rigging Venezuelan Presidential Election
Supporters of opposition presidential candidate Henrique Capriles hold a protest against election results at Plaza Altamira in Caracas, Venezuela, on Oct. 8, 2012. Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez was reelected on Sunday. <Xinhua=David de la Paz> Supporters of former opposition presidential candidate Henrique Capriles wave a Venezuelan flag during a protest…
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World
Turkish Top Military Leader Inspects Area Bordering With Syria Amid Mounting Tension
Chief of General Staff of the Turkish Armed Forces Necdet Ozel(Front) inspects troops along the border with neighboring Syria on Oct. 9, 2012 amid the escalating tensions between the two countries, local newspaper Today’s Zaman reported. Chief of General Staff of the Turkish Armed Forces Necdet Ozel(L) inspects troops along…
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South Asia
Even 7 or 8-Year Old Afghan Kids Have To Work To Support Their Families
Dost Mohammad, 40, works at a local brick factory in Jalalabad, Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, Monday, Oct. 8, 2012. Sanjeeda, 8, left, Nagina, 7, center, Parwana, 8, right, pose for a photo during their working hours at a local brick factory in Jalalabad, Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, Monday, Oct. 8, 2012. Thousands…
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Dalai Lama Comes To Syracus, N.Y., For One World Concert
The Dalai Lama acknowledges the audience during the One World concert as part of the Common Ground for Peace two-day forum in Syracuse, N.Y., Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012. The Dalai Lama speaks during a news conference before the One World concert as part of the Common Ground for Peace two-day…
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Column
Is William Shakespeare really who we think he is?
William Shakespeare, the most famous playwright of all time, his plays are translated into almost every languages, you’d say English literature and people without thinking would associate it with the one and only Shakespeare. So for starters who is William Shakespeare? He’s an Englishman born, raised and buried in Stanford,…
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South Asia
Pakistani Security Officer Shows Weapons Seized From Terrorists Arrested In Quetta
A Pakistani security officer shows seized weapons to media in southwest Pakistan’s Quetta on October 9, 2012. Police on Tuesday foiled a major terrorist plot after arresting 19 suspects and seizing heavy quantities of weapons and ammunitions near Quetta. Pakistani security officers display seized weapons to media in southwest Pakistan’s…
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Society
Daejeon to host food, wine festival
For connoisseurs of fine wine and international cuisine, the “2012 International Food & Wine Festival in Daejeon” will run from Oct. 12 to 15 at selected locations around the city. With a population of over 1.5 million, Daejeon is often referred to as the Silicon Valley of Asia. Guests will…
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Society
‘US won’t accept Japan’s claim to Dokdo’
This is the seventh in a series of contributed articles by international and Korean experts shedding light on Japan’s claim on Korea’s easternmost islets of Dokdo and other affairs that prove Japan’s lack of remorse about historic misdeeds it has committed. ― E.D. The furor over Dokdo adds one more…
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Lifestyle
Living together unmarried under same roof
Marriage is a social commitment couples make to live together permanently. But many break up despite the intention of their vows, leaving a fundamental question in the wake ― what’s marriage actually for? An increasing number of couples, instead of rushing down the aisle, are choosing to live together. This…
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Lifestyle
Autumn getaways at temples
Autumn is considered the best time to visit Buddhist temples in Korea, most of which are nestled in the mountains, providing a refreshing retreat for both body and soul. The Jogye Order, running many of Korea’s oldest and most prominent Buddhist temples, recently published a list of temples that run…
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