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East Asia
Kaesong with other 19 historic sites inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage
The 37th Session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee came to an end successfully on Thursday after 11 days in action. Addressing the closing ceremony held in the tourism city of Siem Reap province on Thursday night, Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister Sok An, chairman of the session, expressed the country’s…
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East Asia
S. Korean President Park and Chinese President Xi have summit in Beijing
President Xi Jinping held talks with his Republic of Korea (ROK) counterpart Park Geun-hye on Thursday and pledged to boost reciprocal cooperation between the two countries in an all-around way. Hailing the progress of bilateral ties in the 21 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, Xi said China attaches…
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South East Asia
Cambodian political parties start campaign rallies for July 28 election
Cambodia’s eight political parties set to contest in the July 28 polls began a month-long campaign Thursday with pledges to improve people’s livelihoods when they win the election. Three major parties among them are the ruling Cambodian People’ s Party (CPP), the opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party, and the royalist…
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Politics
South Africans participate rally to pray for Nelson Mandela’s recovery
People hold a photo of South Africa’s anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela during a rally in Pretoria, South Africa, on June 27, 2013. Former South African President Nelson Mandela’s health has improved but he remains in a critical condition, the Presidency said on Thursday. <Xinhua/NEWSis/Li Qihua> Ruling party supporters, sing as…
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‘Magazine N’ aims to lead Asia’s change
Congratulatory Messages for Magazine N As Magazine N, a monthly published in partnership with the Asia Journalist Association(AJA) and its online news portal The AsiaN has been launched, many people throughout Asia have sent in congratulatory messages. Magazine N‘s goal is to lead Asia’s change by inspiring leaders and empowering people.…
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East Asia
Bangladesh seeks more Korean investment
Dhaka – Bangladeshi businessmen want Korean entrepreneurs to invest more in this country for the benefit of both the nations. They said immense potential for South Korean investment exists in Bangladesh due to its geographic location and competitive labour force. The business leaders expressed this opinion on June 23 (Sunday)…
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West Asia
Palestinians take part in traditional wedding at Rozana Cultural Festival
Palestinian women take a part in a traditional wedding in the West Bank Town of Birzeit, near Ramallah during the Rozana Cultural Festival, June 26, 2013. <Xinhua/NEWSis/Fadi Arouri> People take part in a traditional wedding in the West Bank Town of Birzeit, near Ramallah during the Rozana Cultural Festival, June…
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West Asia
Egyptian anti-Morsi protesters flash red cards saying “Leave” at Tahrir Square
Egyptian protesters flash red cards with Arabic that reads “Leave” and shout slogans against Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi as they watch his speech at Tahrir Square, the focal point of Egyptian uprising, in Cairo, Egypt, Wednesday, June 26, 2013. In abstract terms, protests planned for Sunday, June 30 aiming to…
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Culture
A seven-week-old Snow Leopard cub plays at Tulsa Zoo, USA
Nico, the seven week old Snow Leopard cub, plays in a room at the Tulsa Zoo on Wednesday, June 26, 2013. <AP Photo/NEWSis/Tulsa World, John Clanton> Nico, the seven week old Snow Leopard cub, looks up at news photographers in a room at the Tulsa Zoo on Wednesday, June 26,…
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South Asia
Indian devotees wait to register for annual pilgrimage to Amarnath shrine
A Hindu holy man waits to register for the annual pilgrimage to the Amarnath cave shrine in Jammu, India, Wednesday, June 26, 2013. Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims flock each year to the Amarnath shrine which contains a large icicle revered by Hindus as an incarnation of Lord Shiva, the…
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