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West Asia
Attacks between Sunni and Shiite kills more than 100 Iraqi people
New attacks in Iraq killed 13 people and wounded dozens on Tuesday, officials said, after a bloody day that claimed more than 100 lives across the country. The latest spiral of violence, which targeted both Sunni and Shiite communities, has increased fears that Iraq is sliding back to the brink…
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West Asia
8 candidates determined for June 14 Iranian presidential election
Iran’s election overseers removed potential wild-card candidates from the presidential race Tuesday, blocking a top aide of outgoing President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and a former president who revived hopes of reformers. Their exclusion from the June 14 presidential ballot gives establishment-friendly candidates a clear path to succeed Ahmadinejad, who has lost…
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South East Asia
Indonesian workers stage rally for victims dead in mine collapse
Photo taken on May 21, 2013 shows an Indonesian worker wearing glasses during a rally in front of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources in Jakarta, Indonesia. The number of casualties in underground mine collapse at Big Gossan mine of Freeport McMorant Coppert and Gold Inc rose to 21…
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East Asia
12th IAAF World Challenge Athletics held in Beijing
Kellie Wells (2nd R) of the United States competes during women’s 100m hurdles at the IAAF World Challenge Athletics in Beijing, capital of China, May 21, 2013. Wells won the gold medal with 12.87 seconds. Aries Merritt (R) of the United States competes during men’s 200m at the IAAF World…
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East Asia
Korean protesters denounce Japanese leaders’ denial of wartime atrocities
Japanese wartime flags are reflected in a protester’s sunglasses during a rally against Japan in front of the Japanese ambassador’s residence in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, May 21, 2013. The protesters denounced Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s previous pledges to revise Japan’s past apologies for wartime atrocities and Hashimoto for…
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Society
Massive tornado rips through suburban Oklahoma City, kills 24
Rescue workers neared the end of the search for survivors and the dead in the Oklahoma City suburb where a mammoth tornado destroyed countless homes, cleared lots down to bare red earth and claimed 24 lives, including those of nine children. Scientists concluded the storm was a rare and extraordinarily…
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[Canada Report] Canadian veterans of Korean War make commemorative visit
Below is a round-up of recent news from Canada concerning Canada and Asia-Pacific relations. Canadian veterans of the Korean War make commemorative visit Often dubbed “the Forgotten War,” the Korean War remains a largely under-recognized topic in Canada. This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Korean War. While an…
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Asia’s currency war escalates
Editor’s note: The recent weakening of the Japanese yen is sparking responses across the region. Following article published in the online version of The Diplomat explains the possible implications of Asia’s currency war. Global finance chiefs may have denounced it, but that has not stopped Japan joining other central banks…
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Politics
Asia-Pacific leaders warn of water conflict threat
Fierce competition for water could trigger conflict unless nations cooperate to share the diminishing resource, leaders from Asia-Pacific nations warned on May 20 at a regional water security forum. From Central to Southeast Asia, regional efforts to secure water have sparked tensions between neighbors reliant on rivers to sustain booming…
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South East Asia
Cambodia’s opposition demands reforms ahead of July election
Kem Sokha (1st L Front), vice-president of Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP), the kingdom’s main opposition party, attends a protest rally in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, May 20, 2013. CNRP held a peaceful protest on Monday to demand election reforms ahead of a general election in July. <Xinhua/Li Hong> Cambodia’s main…
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