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Society
Animal abusers spark uproar
Does an animal have rights or does it belong to an owner like property? Korea takes the latter position and acquitted a dog owner of animal abuse despite the abuse involving dragging the dog on the road behind his car. The incident, which Internet users call “Devil Equus,” took…
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Korea, Sri Lanka agree to deepen economic cooperation
Korean President Lee Myung-bak and Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa agreed Tuesday to strengthen economic and trade relations between the two countries, the presidential office said. On the sidelines of the summit, the two sides also signed three memoranda of understanding that call for bolstering cooperation in electricity and energy,…
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West Asia
Major news in Oman on April 25
Top news in <Oman Observer>: Major push to development march news@theasian.asia
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West Asia
Major news in Saudi Arabia on April 25
Top news in <Arab News>: New transport system aims to generate major savings news@theasian.asia
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East Asia
Letter from Guagua Bo
Guagua Bo, the son of dismissed Chinese Politburo member Bo Xilai, sent an exclusive statement to Harvard Kennedy School. In his statement, the 24-year-old Harvard student attempts to clarify some facts regarding to his scholarship, his grades and lifestyle in UK and his business. It is the first time that…
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South Asia
Major news in Nepal on April 25
Top news in <e Kantipur>: Ethnic group leaders a dissatisfied lot news@theasian.asia
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South East Asia
Major news in Phillipines on April 25
Top news in <Manila Bulletin>: Kabankalan Judge Gunned Down news@theasian.asia
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South Asia
Major news in Kazakhstan on April 25
Top news in <Tengri News>: Foreigners can pump $20 billion out of Kazakh oil fields news@theasian.asia
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East Asia
Major news in China on April 25
Top news in <People Daily>: China should not take the blame for soaring oil prices news@theasian.asia
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East Asia
Major news in Japan on April 25: Cherry blossoms in tsunami-hit Ishinomaki
Top news in <Kyodo News>: Cherry blossoms in tsunami-hit Ishinomaki news@theasian.asia
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