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Politics
Graffiti In Athens Looks Depicting Looming Crisis
Pedestrian stand in front of a graffiti in central Athens on Tuesday, June 19, 2012. A coalition government could be formed by mid-Wednesday in Greece, the head of the country’s socialist party said Tuesday, easing the nation from political limbo as it struggles to deal with a financial crisis that…
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East Asia
Chinese Singer Vows To Boost Korean Tourism
Chinese singer Li Yuchun attends an appointment ceremony held by Korean Tourism Organization in Seoul, South Korea, June 20, 2012. Li Yuchun is appointed on Wednesday as the new ambassador of Korean Tourism Organization to boost South Korean tourism in the market of Chinese mainland. <Xinhua/Yao Qilin> news@theasian.asia
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East Asia
Major news in Japan on Jun 20: Ex-Egypt president Mubarak unconscious Top news in <Kyodo News>: Ex-Egypt president Mubarak unconscious Former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak became unconscious Tuesday and is on a respirator, Reuters said. The country’s Middle East News Agency said earlier in the day that Mubarak, 84, was pronounced clinically dead by his doctors but security sources denied the…
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East Asia
Major news in China on Jun 20: Ancient Tibetan scriptures revived via modern technology Top news in <People Daily>: Ancient Tibetan scriptures revived via modern technology LHASA, June 19 (Xinhua) — A scripture collection center in the Tibet autonomous region has digitally preserved, printed and published more than 300 ancient Tibetan scriptures with the help of modern technology. The scriptures have been collected since…
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Spear Fired Accidentally Pierces Skull
In this undated image provided by University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, a spear accidentally shot through Yasser Lopez’s skull is seen. Lopez, 16, was in serious condition Tuesday, June 19, 2012, at Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center. Hospital officials say one of Lopez’Accidens friends was loading a speargun when…
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East Asia
Major news in Japan on Jun 19: Okinawa governor opposes Osprey deployment Top news in <Kyodo News>: Okinawa governor opposes Osprey deployment Okinawa Gov. Hirokazu Nakaima on Tuesday urged the Japanese government to stop the planned deployment of MV-22 Osprey aircraft at the U.S. Marine Corps’ Futenma Air Station following recent crashes abroad. Nakaima told Foreign Minister Koichiro Gemba and Defense Minister…
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East Asia
Major news in China on Jun 19: Mysterious shiners seen after the Shenzhuo-9 launch Top news in <People Daily>: Mysterious shiners seen after the Shenzhuo-9 launch About 4 minutes and 11 seconds after the Shenzhuo-9 manned spacecraft blasted off, infrared imaging equipment photographed two shining objects passing in high speed by the spacecraft. news@theasian.asia
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Society
Governors call for tiny cars specially designed for elderly drivers
FUKUOKA — An association consisting mainly of 36 governors is supporting the development of extra small two-seat vehicles designed for the aged. The governors represent prefectures with areas where the lack of fully developed mass transit systems means that elderly people need to drive. The association, established in May 2009…
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IT-Science
China’s manned submersible reaches 6,965 meters under sea
ABOARD XIANGYANGHONG 09, June 19 (Xinhua) — China’s manned deep-sea submersible, the Jiaolong, reached a depth of 6,965 meters below sea level on Tuesday during its second dive into the Mariana Trench, surpassing a fresh national record set earlier in the day. The vessel sat on the sea bed and…
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East Asia
Moving Watermelons Out Of Flooded Field In China
Villagers transport watermelons with a self-made raft in the flooded field in Putuo District of Zhoushan City, east China’s Zhejiang Province, June 18, 2012. Torrential downpours hit the region and affected living of local residents. <Xinhua/Wu Linhong> news@theasian.asia
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