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Society
Tasan selected by UNESCO as universal figure
Chung Yak-yong, pen-named Tasan, a scholar of the Joseon Dynasty, was designated by the UNESCO as the figure of 2012 worth being remembered universally together with some famous foreign figures, it was learned Thursday (June 7). Park Sok-mu, head of the Tasan Research Institute, revealed the fact in a speech at the seminar held at the Press Center to commemorate the 250th anniversary…
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World
Turkey hosts World Cultural Olympics
Turkey is hosting 1,500 students from 135 countries for this years 10th annual World Cultural Olympics which has the slogan of hand-in-hand for humanity. The students are competing in singing, dancing, music and poetry recitation contests. They have been fascinating audiences with their outstanding performances. Children of various religions, languages,…
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Lifestyle
Madonna stands on Istanbul stage first time in 20 years
Almost 20 years of anticipation for Madonna’s fans in Turkey are ending tonight when the Queen of Pop takes to the stage at the Türk Telekom Arena for a stadium gig as part of her 2012 world tour, which got under way last weekend in Tel Aviv. Turkish media was…
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East Asia
Major news in Japan on Jun 7
Top news in <Japan Times>: Last of Aum’s fugitives clears account, flees news@theasian.asia
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East Asia
Major news in China on Jun 7
Top news in <CNTV>: Japan radioactive scrap metal found in Zhejiang Province news@theasian.asia
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Central Asia
Major news in Uzbekistan on Jun 7
Top news in <UZA>: Uzbekistan, China Sign Joint Declaration on Strategic Partnership news@theasian.asia
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South East Asia
Major news in Malaysia on Jun 7
Top news in <New Strait Times>: PAY MORE IMPORTANT: Survey says this figure is among the highest in 32 countries news@theasian.asia
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South Asia
Major news in Bangladesh on Jun 7
Top news in <Daily Star>: Balance is order of the day news@theasian.asia
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West Asia
Major news in Jordan on Jun 7
Top news in <Jordan Times>: Five arrested in alleged attack on journalist news@theasian.asia
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West Asia
Major news in Yemen on Jun 7: Houthis accept dialogue, won’t put down arms
Top news in <Yemen Times>: Houthis accept dialogue, won’t put down arms news@theasian.asia
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