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Society
Korean War veterans’ guardian honored
New Zealand presented the New Zealand Order of Merit to a Korean War correspondent who began a revisiting program for veterans of the conflict for his contribution to promoting Korea-New Zealand relations on Sept. 24. An awardee is Chi Kap-chong is chairman of the United Nations Korean War Allies Association.…
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Business
Korean firms out to fix booze problem
Observers paint election preview on macro-economic data It’s obvious that the economy will be of greatest concern to voters when they head to the polling booths come December to pick a new president. So observers could do much worse than break down the recent economy-related numbers when making their predictions…
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Lifestyle
Braai Republic hits spot
When one thinks of South Africa, images of jungles swarming with lions, elephants and giraffes spring to mind. Also, one of the most iconic moments in that country’s history would have to be that of Nelson Mandela giving a speech on the steps of Cape Town City Hall after being…
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East Asia
Tug Boat-Ferry Collision In Hong Kong Leaves Eight Dead
Rescuers get close to a partially-submerged vessel after a collision in Hong Kong, south China, Oct. 2, 2012. At least eight people were killed after two vessels collided on Monday evening off the Lamma Island to the southwest of the Hong Kong Island, local media reported. The vessel collision occurred…
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West Asia
Syrian FM Accuses U.S. Of Supporting Terrorism In His Country At U.N. Address
Walid Al-Moualem, the deputy prime minister and foreign minister of Syria, addresses the 67th United Nations General Assembly at the U.N. Headquarters in New York, the United States, Oct. 1, 2012. Syria on Monday accused the United States and its allies, who make up part of the permanent members of…
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South Asia
35 Indian Fishermen Nabbed For Fishing Illegally At Pakistan’s Economic Zone
Arrested Indian fishermen sit at a police station in Pakistan’s port city of Karachi on Oct. 1, 2012. The Pakistani authorities Monday arrested 35 Indian fishermen and seized five boats for allegedly fishing illegally in Pakistan’s exclusive economic zone. (Xinhua/Masroor) news@theasian.asia
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South East Asia
UAE-Cambodia Trade Ministers Discuss Ways To Expand Trade, Investment
Cambodia’s Minister of Commerce Cham Prasidh (R) and visiting Minister of Foreign Trade of the United Arab Emirates Sheikha Lubna Bint Khalid Al Qasimi hold talks in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Oct. 1, 2012. The talks was held Monday to strengthen and expand bilateral trade and investment ties, Cham Prasidh said…
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South Asia
Suicide Bombing In Afghanistan Claims 14 Lives Including Three NATO Soldiers
Afghans carry a dead body to a police vehicle near the site of suicide bombing in Khost Province in eastern Afghanistan, Oct. 1, 2012. Three NATO soldiers and a high-ranking Afghan police official were among 14 killed in a suicide bombing in Khost city, the capital of eastern Afghan province…
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East Asia
Japanese PM Noda Announces Lineup Of His New Cabinet
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda attends a press conference at his official residence in Tokyo, Japan, Oct. 1, 2012. Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda unveiled the new Cabinet lineup here on Monday after accepting the ministers’ resignation en masse earlier in the day. (Xinhua/Kenichiro Seki) news@theasian.asia
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South East Asia
Philippine Politicians Declare Their Candidacy For 2013 Elections
Philippine President Benigno S. Aquino III speaks during the proclamation rally for the administration candidates for the 2013 elections in San Juan City, the Philippines, Oct. 1, 2012. Politicians will declare their candidacy for the 18,053 local and national posts in government from Oct. 1 to 5. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali) Philippine…
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