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Energy Security in the South China Sea & China’s Growing Ownership
Energy Security in the South China Sea and China’s Growing Ownership Disputes over the Oil/Gas-Rich Islands The countries sharing coastlines with the South China Sea (SCS) have been engaged in disputes over the ownership of many small islands, particularly the Spratly and Paracel Islands for decades. The availability of oil…
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South East Asia
Philippines on 25 January 2012
Philippines on 25 January 2012<Philippines News Agency>: DFA warns against offers for semi-skilled jobs in China
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Central Asia
Kazakhstan on 25 January 2012
Kazakhstan on 25 January 2012 <Tengri News>: Kazakhstan exports 4.1 million tons of grain in Jan – Dec 2011
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East Asia
China on 25 January 2012
China on 25 January 2012 <China Daily>: 200,000 visit Beijing parks on Jan 23
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East Asia
Japan on 25 January 2012
Japan on 25 January 2012 <Asahi Shimbun>: China developing unmanned aircraft to counter U.S. forces
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Column
Mediabias On North Korea
North Korea does not get much good press in the global media. Its image is that of a bizarre, irrational and dangerously unpredictable place which is run by control freaks who ensure that every North Korean is a master of goose stepping and grenade throwing. If these stories are to…
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South Asia
Nepal on 25 January 2012
Nepal on 25 January 2012 <The Himalayan Times> : NC leaders step up efforts for unity
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West Asia
Saudi Arabia on 25 January 2012
Saudi Arabia on 25 January 2012 <Arab News> : GCC pulls out of Syria mission
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West Asia
Lebanon on 25 January 2012
Lebanon on 25 January 2012 <The Daily Star> : Why are Lebanon’s houses crumbling?
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World
UNICEF Concern Yemeni Children’s Malnutrition
UNICEF Regional Director Maria Calivis speaks at a news conference in Sanaa, Yemen, on Jan. 24, 2012. Calivis concluded on Tuesday a two-day visit to Yemen, and voiced concern with child malnutrition of Yemeni children. <Photo: Xinhua/Mohammed> news@theasian.asia
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