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West Asia
Some 52,000 Syrians Take Refuge In Lebanon
Syrian refugees are about to leave the school they previously dwelled in since the new semester approaches, in Bekaa region, Lebanon, on Aug. 29, 2012. According to the latest report by the UN High Commissoner for Refugees (UNHRC), Lebanon hosts about 52,000 Syrian refugees in various parts of the country.…
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Society
Pets offered to help Internet addicts
The government is providing animal companions to help Internet addicts recover from their addiction. The Korea Internet Addiction Center (KIAC) under the National Information Society Agency (NIA) is giving pets to those diagnosed with an Internet addiction so they can learn to communicate and connect with living beings. The Ministry…
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Society
Your privacy in jeopardy
Choi Moon-jung, a 28-year-old office worker updates her Facebook account frequently. Her Facebook page is filled with pictures and written posts, along with her personal information about her education, hobbies and relationship status. Although she had been aware of the fact that her information was readily available on the website,…
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Society
Can wet newspapers protect windows from winds?
“Let’s put wet newspapers on windows of houses to prevent Typhoon Bolaven from breaking them. Wet newspapers will help windows withstand strong winds.” The National Emergency Management Agency posted this message on its website as the typhoon, the strongest in a decade, was approaching the country. It cited a television…
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South Asia
Bangladesh : Deal ‘as soon as feasible’
Major News in <The Daily Star>: Deal ‘as soon as feasible’ Manmohan assures Hasina of Teesta waters; Nam summit starts today Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh yesterday assured his Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina of India’s firm commitment to ink the proposed Teesta water-sharing deal “as soon as feasible”. During their…
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South East Asia
A Clown Show Previewed For Media In Singapore
A clown performs during a media preview of “Slava’s Snowshow” on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012 in Singapore at the Marina Bay Sands. The show was created by renowned Russian clown Slava Polunin in 1993. <AP/NEWSis> news@theasian.asia
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East Asia
Egypt’s President Makes First Visit To China
Egypt’s President Mohammed Morsi, second left, is greeted by Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping during their meeting in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012. Morsi was in China on a three-day visit since Tuesday. Egypt’s President Mohammed Morsi, left, talks to Chinese Vice President…
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South East Asia
Philippine : Binay Bats For Peaceful Settlement
Major News of <Manila Bulletin> : Binay Bats For Peaceful Settlement MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Jejomar C. Binay will push for the peaceful settlement of all territorial disputes and respect for migrant rights when he attends the 16th Non-Aligned Movement Summit (NAM Summit) in Iran. Binay left Tuesday evening…
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World
Tibetans In Candlelit Vigil For Self-Immolated Priests
Exile Tibetans participate in a candlelit vigil in Dharmsala, India, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012. The vigil was organized to show solidarity with two Tibetans from the Kirti monastery in Ngaba who exiles claim immolated themselves Monday morning in Amdo province in Tibet. <AP/NEWSis> news@theasian.asia
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South East Asia
Students Rehearse Celebration Of Malaysia National Day
Malaysian students wave their national flags at rehearsal for Malaysia National Day celebrations at Independence Square in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012. The country will celebrate its 55th National Day on Aug. 31. <AP/NEWSis> news@theasian.asia
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