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East Asia
Chinese President Xi shakes hands with Costa Rican President Chinchilla
Chinese President Xi Jinping(L) shakes hands with Costa Rican President Laura Chinchilla during their talks in San Jose, Costa Rica, June 3, 2013. <Xinhua/NEWSis/Rao Aimin>
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South East Asia
Cyclists from 24 countries compete in Tour de Singkarak 2013 in Indonesia
Cyclists compete in stage two of Tour de Singkarak 2013 in West Sumatra, Indonesia, June 3, 2013. Hundreds of cyclists from 24 countries and regions participate in this annual cycling race. <Xinhua/Veri Sanovri>
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South East Asia
Filipino elementary pupils attend school at first day of new school year
Elementary pupils cross a river on a raft to attend the opening of classes for the school year 2013-2014 Monday, June 3, 2013 at a remote village in Rodriguez township, Rizal province, about 50 kilometers (33 miles) east of Manila, Philippines. More than 20 million Filipino students flock to schools…
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The ‘third Korea’ Yanbian in decline
As everybody knows, there are two Koreas – North and South. There is also, however, another area that is often described as the ‘third Korea’ – the Yanbian Korean autonomous prefecture, located in northeast China, along the border with North Korea. Large Korean-speaking populations can be found in many countries,…
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South East Asia
A model presents at Indonesia Islamic Fashion Fair held in Jakarta
Models present creations by Indonesian designer Itang Yunasz during Indonesia Islamic Fashion Fair in Jakarta, Indonesia, May 30, 2013. The event is held from May 30 to June 2 this year. A model presents a creation by Indonesian designer Itang Yunasz during Indonesia Islamic Fashion Fair in Jakarta, Indonesia, May…
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West Asia
President of Al-Najah Univ. appointed as new Palestinian PM
The file photo taken on June 15, 2011 shows Rami Al-Hamadallah, the president of al-Najah University, attending a graduation ceremony in the West Bank city of Nablus. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Sunday assigned an independent academic, Rami Al- Hamadallah, to form a new government to replace the one led…
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West Asia
Thousands of Turks participate in anti-gov’t protest at Taksim Square
ISTANBUL (AP) – Turkey’s prime minister on Sunday rejected claims that he is a “dictator,” dismissing protesters as an extremist fringe, even as thousands returned to the landmark Istanbul square that has become the site of the fiercest anti-government outburst in years. Over the past three days, protesters around the…
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East Asia
Japanese PM Abe speaks at International conference on African development
The Fifth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD V) kicked off Saturday in Japan’s Yokohama, with leaders from Japan and African countries participating to discuss topics on African development. Under the overarching theme of “Hand in Hand with a More Dynamic Africa”, the discussions will be focused on three…
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East Asia
Asia-Pacific security forum ‘Shangri-la Dialogue’ kicks off in Singapore
Cyber security threats are a threat to not only the United States, but also other countries including China, U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said on Saturday. “They are threats to China. They are threats to every country. We share those common interests,” the Pentagon chief told an audience that included…
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East Asia
Chinese President Xi meets Trinidad and Tobago’s parlimentary leaders
Chinese President Xi Jinping (L) meets with President of Trinidad and Tobago Anthony Carmona in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, June 1, 2013. <Xinhua/NEWSis/Lan Hongguang> Chinese President Xi Jinping (C) meets with Trinidad and Tobago’s Senate President Timothy Hamel-Smith (L) and Speaker of the House of Representatives Wade Mark…
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