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South East Asia
Vietnamese Children Learn How To Wash Hands
A member of Vietnam’s health staff and kindergarten teachers instruct children to properly wash hands to prevent seasonal diseases in Vietnam’s northern province of Bac Giang, Aug. 28, 2012. Vietnamese government carried out precautionary measures in kindergartens and schools recently to prevent dengue fever, hand-foot-mouth disease, flu and diarrhea. <Xinhua=VNA>…
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South East Asia
People Celebrate Hindu Festival Of Galungan In Bali
Balinese women carry offering for their god during Hindu festival of Galungan, celebrating the triumph of good over evil at a temple in Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia, Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012 A Balinese girl in traditional dress holds an angry bird balloon. <AP/NEWSis> news@theasian.asia
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South Asia
Two Kidnapers Posing As Afghan Soldiers Captured By Police
Two kidnapers stand handcuffed after they were detained with their military clothes and ammunition in Herat province, Afghanistan, Aug. 28, 2012. Afghan police officers detained two kidnapers with their military clothes and ammunition during their operations in herat province on Tuesday.<Xinhua=Sardar> news@theasian.asia
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South Asia
Nepal: PM gloats over his feats‚ glosses over fiascos
Major News in <The Himalayan Times>: PM gloats over his feats‚ glosses over fiascos KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai today took pains to gloss over his failures, accuse opposition parties, mock the judiciary and hit out at newly formed CPN-Maoist. He did gloat over his achievements made in the past…
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IT-Science
LG unveils newest smartphone using world best components
Newest Premium Device from LG Sets High Benchmark for Performance and Usability August 28, 2012 — LG Electronics (LG) revealed its newest premium mobile device, named the Optimus G. It is a high-end smartphone that offers powerful performance with an elegant and sleek design, and an innovative user experience. As the first…
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World
Growing Number Of Syrians Find Refuge In Turkey
A Syrian boy, who fled his home with his family due to fighting between the Syrian government troops and the rebels, lies on the ground under a mosquito net, as he and his family take refuge at the Bab Al-Salameh border crossing, in hopes of entering one of the refugee…
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IT-Science
Samsung contributes a lot to US economy
If the jury believed it was patriotic in its $1 billion verdict in favor of Apple over Samsung Electronics, it might be wrong. “Apple may be the pride of the United States and Americans. But when you think about real economic effects, you can’t say Apple is better than Samsung,’’…
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Society
Apple verdict triggers worries about price hike
Some suggest taking patent duel to WTO Who will pick up the $1 billion damages tab Samsung Electronics will have to pay Apple, if the verdict against it is upheld? That is the question most consumers are asking. Some are suggesting that elements of protectionism camouflaged as patriotism may have…
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NK ramps up rhetoric on ROK-US drills
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has inspected another frontline military unit, Pyongyang said Tuesday as the regime increased its tough talk against the ongoing South Korea-U.S. military drills. Kim ordered troops of the (North) Korean People’s Army large combined unit 313 on the eastern border to “deal prompt deadly blows”…
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Rating upgrade and Japan
Maintaining fiscal soundness should be prioritized Moody’s Investors Service has raised its sovereign rating on Korea by one notch from A1 to Aa3. As reasons for its rating upgrade, the global credit appraiser cited the country’s strong fiscal fundamentals, resilience to external economic shocks and the continued status quo of…
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