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World
Egypt’s Orthodox Church Head Dies
CAIRO, Egypt, – Egyptian Christian Copts mourn the death of Pope Shenuda III in a massive funeral ceremony in Egypt, Cairo, March 17, 2011. Head of Egypt’s Coptic Orthodox Church Pope Shenuda III died on Saturday at the age of 89, state TV reported. <Phoro: Xinhua/Amru Salahuddien> news@theasian.asia
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St. Patrick’s Day Parade in NY
People march during the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in New York, the United States, March 17, 2012. <Photo: Xinhua/Wang Lei> news@theasian.asia
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West Asia
Syria Suicide Bobming, 27 Dead
People remove debris from a damaged building after two car bomb attacks in Damascus, Syria on 17 March 2012. A total of 27 people were killed and nearly 100 wounded in two suicide bombings targeting security headquarters in the Syrian capital of Damascus on Saturday, Syrian Minister of Health Wael…
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South Asia
“Camel is our Lifeline”
People milk a camel in Sadar Bazar area of northwest Pakistan’s Peshawar on March 17, 2012. Approximately 200 families of Nomads people live in northwest Pakistan, most of them live by selling camel milk on roads. <Photo: Xinhua/Ahmad Sidique> news@theasian.asia
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Timorese Vote for the Election of 3rd President
A citizen casts his ballot at a polling station in Dili, Timor-Leste, on March 17, 2012. The Timorese people started casting their votes on Saturday in the country’s second presidential election as a free state in a crucial year to prove that they can run the country on their own,…
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South Asia
Physical Fitness Test for Employment of Indian Army
Kashmiri youths undergoing a physical fitness test during a recruitment drive by Indian army in Anantnag some 55 kilometres south of Srinagar, summer capital of Indian-controlled Kashmir, March 16, 2012. Indian army conducted an employment drive to recruit Kashmiri youth in the army. Hundreds of young aspirants thronged the venue…
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West Asia
Syria on 16 Mar 2012 Syria on 16 Mar 2012 <Sana>: Millions of Syrians Stress Support to Reform Program, Adherence to Syrian Leadership
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West Asia
UAE on 16 Mar 2012 UAE on 16 Mar 2012 <Gulf News>: Gulf states to close embassies in Syria
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South Asia
Sri Lanka on 16 Mar 2012 Sri Lanka on 16 Mar 2012 <Daily News>: Sri Lanka ready to face any situation
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East Asia
Singapore on 16 Mar 2012 Singapore on 16 Mar 2012 <Straits Times>: Singapore GDP growth forecast downgraded to 2.5%
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