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East Asia
Chinese Legislative Leader In Lithuania
Lithuanian Parliament Speaker Irena Degutiene (L) meets with Yan Junqi, vice chairwoman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, China’s top legislature, in Vilnius, Lithuania, Sept. 10, 2012. Yan led the NPC delegation to make the visits at the invitations of parliaments of Lithuania, Denmark and Sweden. <Xinhua/Guo…
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World
Palestinians On Protest Against High Cost Of Living
Palestinian protesters throw stones at riot policemen during clashes erupted during a demonstration against the high cost of living in the West Bank City of Nablus, on Sept. 10, 2012. <Xinhua/Ayman Nobani> news@theasian.asia
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Politics
N. Korean news broadcast takes on global look
North Korea is tinkering with its television news broadcasts to create a modern feel in line with the style of new leader Kim Jong-un, analysts said Monday. Over the weekend, the state network Korean Central Television (KCTV) featured new backdrops behind its anchors including a rotating image of the Earth…
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Politics
Rep. Park refers to father’s famous quote
Rep. Park Geun-hye, the presidential candidate of the ruling Saenuri Party, said Monday that historians will judge the dark days of her late father’s rule, refraining from commenting on his controversial legacy. “My father used to say ‘spit on my grave’ when he mentioned Yusin (referring to the political repression…
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North Korea agrees to consult over aid
North Korea has accepted Seoul’s offer to discuss the provision of aid to the flood-stricken state, officials said Monday. Pyongyang contacted the South through Red Cross channels earlier in the day asking that Seoul specify the type and quantity of the proposed aid. “The North said they want to engage…
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East Asia
Earthquake Jolts Yunnan Province Of China
Injured earthquake survivors lay on the ground at a temporary settlement in Luozehe town, Yiliang county in southwest China’s Yunnan province on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. Survivors of multiple earthquakes in southwestern China waited for shelter and other supplies on Monday amid forecasts of heavy rains that are likely to…
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East Asia
Ballot Counting Starts In Hong Kong’s Legislative Election
Chief Executive of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Leung Chun-ying empties a ballot box at the central ballot counting station after Legislative Council election in Hong Kong, south China, Sept. 10, 2012. Hong Kong 2012 Legislative Council (LegCo) election ballot concluded on Sunday night. <Xinhua/Chen Xiaowei> news@theasian.asia
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West Asia
U.S. Politicians Raise Voice To Help Arm Syrian Lebels
FSA soldiers prepare a mortar in Izaa district in Aleppo, Syria, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. On Friday, U.S. Senators John McCain, Joe Lieberman and Lindsay Graham, who have toured the volatile Middle East in recent days, urged Washington to help arm Syria’s rebels with weapons and create a safe zone…
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World
Palestinian PM Talks With German FM
Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad (R) meets with German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle in the West Bank city of Ramallah on Sept. 9, 2012. <Xinhua/Fadi Arouri> news@theasian.asia
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