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East Asia
Xi Jinping Speaks At Tea Party Held By China’s Top Political Advisory Body In Beijing
Chinese President Hu Jintao (R, front) shakes hands with a guest during a tea party held by the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), China’s top political advisory body, in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 1, 2013. Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of…
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East Asia
A Female Protester In Hong Kong Calls For Resignation Of HK Chief Executive
An anti-government protester raises a paper with Chinese words reads ‘ Police Calm down ‘ in front of police officers as she blocks a main road in downtown Hong Kong at New Year’s Day Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013 to call for the resignation of Hong Kong Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying.…
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East Asia
Pianist Lang Lang Celebrates The New Year By Performing With Students In Hefei, China
Pianist Lang Lang performs with students of the piano in Hefei City, capital of east China’s Anhui Province, Jan. 1, 2013. Lang Lang on Tuesday performed “where’s spring” and “Radetzky March” with hundreds of students of the piano here, celebrating the coming of the New Year. Pianist Lang Lang (C,…
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Society
Members Of Pro-Gun Group Rally At Illinois State Capitol Amid Raising Voice Of Gun Control
In this March 7, 2012 file photo taken in Springfield, Ill., members of the pro-gun group Guns Save Life rally at the Illinois State Capitol. The divide between those who favor gun control and those who don’t has existed for decades, separating America into hostile camps of conservative vs. liberal,…
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South Asia
Indigenous Gurung Men In Traditional Custumes Attend New Year Parade In Kathmandu
Nepalese Gurung men wearing traditional costumes take part in the New Year parade of Tamu Losar in Kathmandu, Nepal, Dec. 30, 2012. The indigenous Gurung community celebrates the year of the Snake during Tamu Losar (New Year) parade Sunday. Nepalese Gurung girls wearing traditional costumes dance during the New Year…
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South Asia
More Than 100 Exotic Birds Gathered For A Bird Show In Calcutta, India
An Indian bird lover feeds his blue Parrot during a bird show in Calcutta, India, Dec. 30, 2012. More than a hundred exotic birds of 30 species from different countries are gathered together by the All Bengal Bird Lover’s Organization for two days. An Indian bird lover shows his Macaw…
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South Asia
Protesters Clash With Police During Rally Against Gov’t Plan To Raise Power Price In Dhaka, Bangladesh
Protesters clash with police during a rally in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Dec. 30, 2012. At least six protesters were injured in a clash between police and protesters during a rally protesting government’s initiative to increase power prices. An activist of an alliance of some left-leaning parties throws stones to police during…
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East Asia ties hinge on economy
Four nations in Northeast Asia – China, Japan, and North and South Korea – all have new leaders. Their leadership pedigree will soon be judged on the basis of their economic performances, said an expert on the region. “These are very exciting times for the region. Each leader can send…
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West Asia
Gulls Hunt For Food At Water Treatment Plant In Rafah, Gaza Strip
Gulls hunt for food at a water treatment plant in the Gaza Strip city of Rafah on Dec. 30, 2012. <Xinhua/Khaled Omar>
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East Asia
Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang Talks With Villagers During His Provincial Tour
Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang (C) talks with villagers in the Qingbao Village of Longfeng Township, Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, central China’s Hubei Province, Dec. 29, 2012. Li made an inspection tour in Jiangxi and Hubei provinces from Dec. 27 to 30. Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang (C)…
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