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West Asia
Opposing Islam Groups Clash In Lebanon Over Syria
Muslim militants prepare to fight against the other group of Muslims in Tripoli, northern Lebanon, Aug. 21, 2012. <Xinhua=Umar> Black smoke rises from a burned shop that was attacked during a clashes that erupted between supporters and opponents of the Syrian regime, in the northern port city of Tripoli, Lebanon,…
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Split decisions on Samsung-Apple fight?
There are two decisions coming in the patent disputes pitting Samsung Electronics against Apple. In Seoul, a delayed court ruling is scheduled for Friday, which will be followed by a ruling by the jury in San Jose, Calif. “I think the decision will be different in each country. When we…
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IT-Science
Samsung can’t afford to lose Apple fight
Samsung Electronics is prepared to take the ongoing court battle with its biggest client Apple to the U.S. Supreme Court because it regards continuation of the dispute as inevitable. The two sides failed to reach a compromise despite mediation talks ordered by U.S. federal Judge Lucy Koh who is presiding…
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Politics
Can she make it?
Park Geun-hye becomes 1st woman presidential candidate of ruling party Rep. Park Geun-hye, 60, daughter of the late President Park Chung-hee, won the ruling Sanuri Party’s nomination to compete in the Dec. 19 presidential election Monday. As predicted, the five-term lawmaker scored a landslide victory in the party primary by…
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Politics
More hurdles remain in NK-China biz ties
Despite bolstered business ties between North Korea and China, accusations by a Chinese firm over boorish conduct suggest that the allies have yet to clear major hurdles. Analysts say that the case of Xiyang, which claims the North reneged a major mining deal, show the need for caution in gauging…
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Society
Macquarie seeks to ban screening of film on relations with President
Macquarie Group’s South Korean investment unit is seeking a court injunction to ban the screening of a documentary on its alleged ties to President Lee Myung-bak, the firm said Monday. The documentary, titled “Mac Korea,” will depict allegations that the Australian financial firm has expanded its presence in Korea using…
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East Asia
NK Stages Second International Trade Fair In Rason
Tractors and trucks are on display during the Second International trade fair in Rason, North Korea, Monday, Aug. 20, 2012. North Korea is staging its second international trade fair in the special economic zone of Rason this week just days after a top official went to China to drum up…
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East Asia
Park Becomes Presidential Candidate Of South Korean Ruling Saenuri Party
Park Geun-hye, who won the ruling Saenuri Party’s presidential primary race Monday, gives a speech after her victory was announced at the party’s national convention in Ilsan, South Korea, on Aug. 20, 2012. Daughter of former military strongman Park Chung-hee, she has become the first woman to run for president.…
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World
Egyptians Enjoy Holiday Marking End Of Ramadan
Egyptian children celebrate the second day of Eid Al-Fitr, a holiday which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, in Al-Mansoura, Egypt on Aug. 20, 2012. <Xinhua=Amru Salahuddien> news@theasian.asia
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