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Politics
Former Maldives President urges U.S. not to recognize new gov’t
Former Maldivian President Mohamed Nasheed urged the United States and the international community not to recognize Maldives’ newly formed government under Dr. Mohamed Waheed. Nasheed told media from his home that the United States and other countries must intervene and bring democracy to the crisis ridden Indian Ocean island nation. “We want…
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Central Asia
Uzbekistan on 9 February 2012
Uzbekistan on 9 February 2012 <Uzbekistan National News Agency> : “Uzbek-Russian-American JV Samosherteks plans to create 100 more jobs” news@theasian.asia
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West Asia
Yemen on 9 February 2012
Yemen on 9 February 2012 <Yemen Times> : “Yemen to face smoother transition without Saleh” news@theasian.asia
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South Asia
Bangladesh on 9 February 2012
<Top N> Bangladesh on 9 February 2012 <Daily Star>: President Zillur Rahman formed a new five-member Election Commission
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South East Asia
Malaysia on 9 February 2012
Malaysia on 9 February 2012 <New Straits Times>: Peacekeeper dies of heart attack
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West Asia
Jordan on 9 February 2012
Jordan on 9 February 2012 <The Jordan Times> : “Tensions rise in public school teachers’ dispute with gov’t” news@theasian.asia
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East Asia
China on 9 February 2012
China on 9 February 2012 <CNTV>: Freeze affects 40,000 in Northern China
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East Asia
Japan on 9 February 2012
Japan on 9 February 2012 <Japan Times>: U.S. Marines to move; base row will drag on···
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Politics
Egyptian PM “Military rulers not to leave power until June 30”
Egyptian Prime Minister Kamal el- Ganzouri said Wednesday that the ruling military authorities will stay in power until June 30, despite the recent calls for an immediate power transfer. Ganzouri said that the new constitution and presidential elections will be completed before the date. He asked those who demand…
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Politics
Israeli missile spotter team drills skills
On the first evening of a two-day drill, officers and crews of the Israel Defense Force’s (IDF) Home Front Command (HFC) spotter teams, geared and trained to identify incoming missile fire, are practicing their responses and reactions. “Our role is to track an incoming missile attack against Israel and direct…
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