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Torrential Rain Floods Manila, Surrounding Region
Residents hang on to a rope as they pass strong currents along a flooded area in Marikina, east of Manila, Philippines on Thursday Aug. 9, 2012. A fresh deluge forced more evacuations along fast-rising rivers in the Philippine capital Thursday, as the city and surrounding areas struggled to deal with…
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Amusement Park Attract People’s Interest In Pyongyang
North Koreans ride a carnival ride at a newly opened amusement park in Pyongyang, North Korea Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2012. <AP/NEWSis> news@theasian.asia
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Syrian Rebels To Counter Gov’t Forces Attack In Aleppo
In this Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2012 photo, Free Syrian Army soldiers hold their weapons during clashes with government forces in at the south-west district of Salah al-Din in Aleppo, Syria. Syrian troops launched a ground assault Wednesday on the besieged northern city of Aleppo, but activists said rebels forces were…
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Yemenis Rally In Support Of Their President
People chant slogans as they rally outside the residence of Yemen’s President Abed Rabbu Mansour Hadi, to show support to his decision to strip the ex-president’s son of part of his military command in Sanaa, Yemen, Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2012. The Republican Guards, Yemen’s best trained forces, are commanded by…
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People In Pyongyang Enjoy At New Swimming Pool
North Koreans gather under a high dive platform to watch as fellow swimmers hesitate to try a dive at a newly opened swimming pool in Pyongyang, North Korea Wed. Aug. 8, 2012. <AP/NEWSis> news@theasian.asia
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Tourists Enjoy Scenery Of Namtso
Tourists enjoy the scenery of the Namtso, a plateau lake, in southwest China’s Tibet Autonomous Region, Aug. 7, 2012. The Namtso, meaning “the heavenly lake” in the Tibetan language, has become one of the preferences for a growing number of tourists to Tibet. <Xinhua/Purbu Zhaxi> news@theasian.asia
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Korean Wrestler Rejoices His Winning Gold
Kim Hyeon-uth Korea celebrates after winning in men’s wrestling greco-roman 66kg gold medal contest, at London 2012 Olympic Games in London, Britain, on August 7, 2012. <Xinhua/Gesang Dawa> news@theasian.asia
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Road To Olympic Semi Final By Korean Soccer Team
Mexico’s Nestor Vidrio (15) vies for the ball with South Korea captain Koo Ja-cheol, right, during the group B men’s soccer match at St James’ Park, Newcastle England, during the London 2012 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 26, 2012. South Korea’s Park Chu-young watches his goal during the group B men’s…
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Only Disabled Medal Man At London Olympics Performs His Duty
Steve Tarrant serves as a medal man during a victory ceremony of sailing event at London 2012 Olympic Games in Britain, on August 7, 2012. He is the only medal man with disability at the London 2012 Olympic Games, according to 51-year-old Steve Tarrant who lives in a town 50km…
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Hogs Walk Around Flooded Pigsties In China
Pigs stay in flooded hogpens in Hepu Town of Xiangshan County, east China’s Zhejiang Province, Aug. 8, 2012. Typhoon Haikui landed in Hepu Town early Wednesday. <Xinhua/Cui Xinyu> news@theasian.asia
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