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Society
One third of Indian youth willing to go into politics if given a chance
Indian youth’s interest in politics has consistently risen and a significant number of them are willing to enter the field if given a chance, according to a study carried by local media Wednesday. Moreover, Indian youths of middle class are more in favor of making politics a career than their…
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Lifestyle
Inaugural cartoon festival wants serious art collectors
Gov’t, illustrators seek alternative funding Though more and more people are collecting artwork as an investment, only few consider cartoons an acceptable purchase. In Korea, events dedicated to presenting works of cartoonists are rare aside from the annual Seoul International Cartoon & Animation Festival. This lack of interest and endorsement…
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Society
Beijing struggles to reduce carbon emissions
With 350 million tonnes of coal burned a year in pan-Beijing area, it is difficult for Beijing to fulfill its goal of reducing air pollution, officials and political advisors have said ahead of China’s pending legislative sessions. Meng Wei, head of the Chinese Institute of Environmental Sciences and a longtime…
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West Asia
Famous Storytelling Cafe in Syria
70-year-old storyteller Abou shady (2nd R) plays with a child at Al-Nawfara cafe in Damascus, Syria, Feb. 25, 2012. Al-Nawfara, “The Fountain” in Arabic, is a charming cafe next to the eastern gate of the Umayyad Mosque and the entrance of Al-Qaymariya area in Damascus old city. It is one…
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East Asia
China on 29 February 2012: Friendships in animal world
China on 29 February 2012 <Xinhua>: Friendships in animal world
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East Asia
Japan on 29 February 2012
Japan on 29 February 2012 <Japan Today>: Snow blankets Kanto-Koshin regions
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Central Asia
Kazakhstan on 29 February 2012
Kazakhstan on 29 February 2012 <Gazeta>: President Nazarbayev receives Astana Mayor
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South East Asia
Philippines on 29 February 2012
Philippines on 29 February 2012 <Manila Bulletin>: For God, Not Politics
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South Asia
Nepal on 29 February 2012
Nepal on 29 February 2012 <Nepali Times>: Don’t fix what ain’t broke
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West Asia
Saudi Arabia on 29 February 2012
Saudi Arabia on 29 February 2012 <Arab News>: HRC demands a clear world message to Syria
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