• Column

    Mental meltdown

    I recently struck up a conversation with a well-known coach who teaches young pro golfers. He told me that what makes the difference between successful and mediocre golfers is entirely mental. He said many young golfers are able to hit balls a great distance with a near-perfect swing. Physically and…

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  • Column

    Pakistan: Outbreak of mysterious disease causes death of peacocks in Thar Desert of Sindh

    The outbreak of mysterious disease among peacocks, found in abundance in Thar Desert of Sindh, bordering Rajasthan Desert of India, has caused death of a large number of birds, considered to be most beautiful one around the world. Over 40 peacocks have died so far in last five days while…

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  • South East Asia

    Burma : Chinese authorities tell Kachin refugees to move from camps

    Major News of  <Mizzima> :  Chinese authorities tell Kachin refugees to move from camps Chiang Mai (Mizzima) – Chinese authorities have ordered more than 4,000 Kachin war refugees staying in camps in China to move within one month, according to the Kachin Independence Organization refugee relief committee. Dwe P Sar…

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  • East Asia

    Kipas Tangan Masih Popular di Pakistan

    Halo! Saya Meidyana Rayana dari Indonesia, sedang bermagang untuk The AsiaN. Berikut salah satu berita mengenai keunikan budaya di Pakistan yang dapat anda baca di situs The AsiaN. Disebagian besar wilayah Pakistan, dimana musim panas berlangsung selama sekitar delapan bulan, ditambah dengan kekurangan tenaga listrik berkepanjangan hingga 22 jam sehari,…

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  • West Asia

    Lebanon: pledges to help with Syrian refugee influx

    July 25 <The Daily Star>: Lebanon receives pledges to help with Syrian refugee influx BEIRUT: The international community came forth Tuesday with pledges of  assistance to the Lebanese government in meeting its humanitarian obligations  toward thousands of Syrians displaced by the 16-month turmoil in their  country. The move came a…

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  • Society

    [Indonesia Report] Flood at Padang leaves hundreds of evacuees

    Padang, the capital of Indonesian’s West Sumatra Province hit by flash flood Tuesday (July24) evening, left hundreds of people evacuated from their homes. Casualties are not yet being confirmed. Previously, Indonesian local media, Tempo.com as cited in The Jakarta Globe reported 8 people missing. Later another local media, Kompas, quoted Fauzi Bahar,…

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  • Central Asia

    Mongolia : O.Enkhtuvshin becomes MPP Chairman

    Major News in <Montsame> : O.Enkhtuvshin becomes MPP Chairman A parliamentarin O.Enkhtuvshin has been elected the chairman of the Mongolian People’s Party (MPP). It happened at the sixth conference of the party on Tuesday late evening. Mr. Enkhtuvshin took almost 90 per cent of votes of members. In addition to it, the…

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  • Central Asia

    Central Asia & Caucasus : Rich-Poor Gap Much Wider than Previously Believed

    Major News in <Urasianet.org> :  Rich-Poor Gap Much Wider than Previously Believed A new report discredits the concept of trickle-down economics, a theory that holds that if ultra-wealthy individuals receive tax breaks and other incentives, they will drive economic growth and promote prosperity for all. Instead of spreading the wealth, the…

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  • West Asia

    Saudi Arabia: King Abdullah launches fund-raising drive for people of Syria

    Major News in <Asharq alawsat>: King Abdullah launches fund-raising drive for people of Syria Riyadh, Asharq Al-Awsat – Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz, launched the Saudi National Campaign to Support Brothers in Syria with a generous donation of 20 million Saudi Riyals [SR]. Following this, Saudi…

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  • Korean women marrying Western men on the rise

    Korean women who marry Western men from such countries as the United States and Australia, are on the rise. The number of Korean women who marry Chinese and Japanese men during the last three years, has diminished whereas Korean women who marry Western men such as Americans, Canadians, Australians and British are on the…

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