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East Asia
China on 6 Mar 2012
China on 6 Mar 2012 <CNTV>: Chinese FM; keeping sound China-U.S.ties common responsibity of both countries
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East Asia
Japan on 6 Mar 2012: Fault under Tsuruga nuclear plant could trigger M7.4 quake
Japan on 6 Mar 2012 <Kyodo News>: Fault under Tsuruga nuclear plant could trigger M7.4 quake: research
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Society
Children more prone to Internet addiction
Young children were found to be more susceptible to becoming addicted to the Internet than adults, with 7.9 percent of children aged between five and nine addicted to the Internet using computers and other portable devices such as smartphones and tablets, a study said Monday. The study was conducted by…
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Society
SNU cultivates Asia-Mideast experts
Dept. of Asian Languages & Civilizations opens (ALC) first in Korea Seoul National University (SNU) will start teaching on Asian and Mideast languages including as well as their civilizations from next year, it was learned Friday (Mar. 2). In connection with this, the SNU has already inaugurated the Department of Asian Languages and Civilization…
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Society
KBS workers go on strike
Unionized workers of KBS, the nation’s largest broadcaster, have voted to go on strike from 5 a.m. Tuesday, joining journalists of MBC who walked out more than a month ago. Like the union of MBC, KBS journalists and other staff are calling for the resignation of the company president who…
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Lifestyle
Korean drama, K-pop idols shine in Okinawa concert
The influence of Korean pop culture has reached the southernmost island of the Japanese archipelago, resulting in a concert that showcased not only just K-pop idol groups like KARA and 2PM but also the soundtracks of Korean dramas. “World Music Festival in Okinawa” took place Sunday in a two-part format…
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Egypt signs deal to supply fuel to Gaza power plant
The Hamas-run authority of energy and natural resources in the Gaza Stripe signed an agreement with Egypt to pump fuels through Rafah border crossing to Gaza power station, Palestinian officials said Monday. The energy authority said in a press statement emailed to reporters that the agreement was signed in Egypt’s…
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East Asia
IAEA prepares for possible return of nuclear inspectors to DPRK
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton testifies during a hearing before the House Appropriations Subcommittee of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs, on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C., capital of the United States, Feb. 29, 2012. Hillary Clinton said on Wednesday that the agreement of Democratic People’s Republic of…
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West Asia
Jerusalem Holds 1st ‘Ice Festival’
Israeli groom Moshe and his bride Shelit pose for wedding pictures at the site of the upcoming First Ice Festival in Jerusalem on March 5, 2012. A 1,500-square-meter arena was carried from Belgium for the ice festival, which will be held from March 6 to April 30. 35 Chinese artists…
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South Asia
“Let’s Make our Street Bright”
A Pakistani art student paints a wall along a street in Lahore, Pakistan on March 5, 2012. More than 300 art students and youths participate in a street art painting competition run by a local youth organization with the aim of improving the city vista. <Photo: Xinhua/Jamil Ahmed> news@theasian.asia
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