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Pakistan: Endangered species Smooth Coated Otter found in Sindh
The Pakistan chapter of an international organization working for conservation of nature has found the rare and endangered species Smooth Coated Otter, locally known as Ludhra, near wetlands of southeastern district Sanghar of Sindh province of Pakistan. World Wide Fund for Nature – Pakistan (WWF- P) recently located smooth coated…
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Society
[Indonesia Report] Taraweeh: A Special Prayer in Ramadan Month
Ramadan month has started for Muslims. It is tradition to fast for the whole month from sun rise to sunset. Fasting is not only to bare the thirst and hunger but also to hold oneself from practicing worldly pleasures, such as smoking or gossiping. In the holy month, Muslims not…
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Society
[India Report] Drier monsoon causes draught in India
Cloudy skies but little rain seems to be the fate of India this time and the scarcity of rainfall is likely to cause drought in India. Though the meteorological department’s long range forecast for the 2012 rainfall was that it will be a normal pour this time with 99% rainfall,…
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Society
Putin’s daughter stays with her bridegroom-to-be in Germany together
Russia is reported that she is preparing her marriage while staying with her bridegroom-to-be currently in Germany, according to news reports. A close aide of Naval Commander Yoon Jong-gu said: “Ekaterina Putin, the youngest daughter of President Vladimir Putin of Russia, is staying with Mr. Joon-won, the son of Naval…
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South Asia
Jordar sishu surokhkhr chahida
Nomoskar,ami Sudhanya Ghosh,Asia Journalist Association, AJA. Tongyeong a ek jouno atotair haate ek sishu mrityur ghotonake kendro kore sishu surokhha bebosthake aro sugothito korar dabi uthe.biseshoto gramanchole boshobashkari j shob shishuder maa o baba dujonei kormoroto tader surokhkha bebostha aro driro howa proyojon bole mone kora hochhce. Mrito dosh bochorer…
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South Asia
Devastating Damage From Bomb Blasted In Pakistani Market
A man who was injured in a bomb blast in the tribal area of Khar, Bajur, is brought to a hospital in Peshawar, Pakistan, Thursday, July 26, 2012. A government official says a bomb has exploded in a market in northwestern Pakistan close to the Afghan border, killing scores of…
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West Asia
Afghanistan : Afghan father shoots daughters in ‘honour’ killing
Major News of <The Telegraph> : Afghan father shoots daughters in ‘honour’ killing An Afghan father killed his two teenage daughters when they returned home four days after running away with NATO interpreter, police said. The man, who shot the girls, has been detained on murder charges in Nad Ali…
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Central Asia
Kyrgyzstan : Controversial Song Banned In Osh For ‘Inciting Ethnic Hatred’
Major News of <Radip Free Europe> : Controversial Song Banned In Osh For ‘Inciting Ethnic Hatred’ More than 400 people were killed in ethnic clashes between Uzbeks and Kyrgyz in Osh two years ago. OSH, Kyrgyzstan – The regional court in Kyrgyzstan’s southern province of Osh has banned a controversial…
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East Asia
Bird’s Eye Views Of Latest Pyongyang
Photo taken on July 26, 2012 shows the city view of Pyongyang, capital of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK). <Xinhua/Zeng Tao> news@theasian.asia
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West Asia
Caspian Sea, Summer Place For Iranians
People pose for photo at the beach in Izadshahr city, northern Iran, July 26, 2012. Many of people go to the Caspian sea beach to enjoy their summer holiday in Iran. <Xinhua/Ahmad Halabisaz> news@theasian.asia
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