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South Asia
Supporters Of Fiery Pakistani Cleric Remain On A Street Braving Cold Weather As Ordered By Him
Supporters of Pakistani Sunni Muslim cleric Tahir-ul-Qadri, take a nap in a cold weather at an anti government rally in Islamabad, Pakistan Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013. Thousands of Pakistanis fed up with political leaders they say are corrupt and indifferent rallied in the Pakistani capital Tuesday, as the fiery cleric…
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West Asia
Police Inspect Site Of Train Accident Near Cairo Which Left 19 Dead, 100 Injured
Egyptians inspect the wreckage of a train accident in Badrasheen, 40 KM south of Cairo, Egypt, Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013. At least 19 people died and more than 100 were injured when two railroad passenger cars derailed just south of Cairo, health officials say. The accident comes less than two…
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South Asia
Bangladesh Oppositionists Stage Rally To Call For Release Of Their Leaders From Jail
Bangladesh’s largest Islamic party and the main opposition Jamaat-e-Islami shout slogans during a protest in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013. The party called the protest to demand authorities for speedy trials of war criminals. The banner reads ‘We demand release of our top leaders from jail.’ <AP/NEWSis>
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East Asia
Living as a female smoker in Korea
Smokers are almost being treated as criminals these days and are shunned by others as if they carry some contagious diseases. They face tougher restrictions and are being deprived of spaces to light up. However, women smokers here have to confront another barrier ― social prejudice. As evidenced by the…
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East Asia
‘I perform with all my heart and soul’
Psy, YouTube, pianist prodigy get CICI award Decked out in his signature sunglasses and suit, singer and rapper Psy expressed thanks Tuesday on receiving the Korea Image Stepping Stone Award from the Corea Image Communication Institute (CICI). “The year 2012 was unforgettable,“ said Psy in an interview that was pre-recorded…
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East Asia
Park puts economy, safety first
President-elect Park Geun-hye’s government restructuring plan, unveiled Tuesday, calls for empowering ministries overseeing the economy while emphasizing public safety amid a rising number of sex crimes. Under the proposal, the team scrapped the Ministry of Special Affairs in charge of facilitating dialogue with opposition parties. Analysts widely agreed that the…
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East Asia
Pro sports – children’s dream job
Kim Tae-yoon, an elementary school student living in Seoul, changes what he wishes to become when he grows up almost every month. Kim doesn’t switch from wanting to be a medical doctor to a teacher but from soccer player to baseball player. In other words, he wants to be a…
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East Asia
Global Korea, global education
Dear Madam President-Elect, On behalf of the Korean Association of Private University Presidents (KPU), I offer sincere congratulations for your success in the presidential election. The nation, I believe, made the decision based on your respect for trust and promises, in addition to your political leadership and experience. As the…
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West Asia
People Gather Around Crater Caused By Explosion At A University In Aleppo, Syria
In this photo released by the Syrian official news agency SANA, Syrian people gather in front of a crater caused by an explosion hit a university in Aleppo, Syria, Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013. Two explosions struck the main university in the northern Syrian city of Aleppo on Tuesday, causing an…
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South Asia
A Bull Tamer Tries To Control A Bull During The Sport Called Jallikattu In Palamedu, India
Bull tamers try to control a bull during the bull-taming sport called Jallikattu, in Palamedu, about 575 kilomters (359 miles) south of Chennai, India, Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013. Jallikattu is an ancient heroic sporting event of the Tamils played during the harvest festival of Pongal. A bull tamer holds on…
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