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East Asia
Markets unlikely to be swayed by election
With the presidential election over, policymakers and investors are looking to how the results will affect the future course of financial markets, particularly the stock market. Analysts predict the stock market will receive a short-term boost on the elimination of political uncertainty and the anticipation of stimulative economic policies by…
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East Asia
South Korea’s 1st woman President vows to make new approach toward NK
SEOUL – Park Geun-hye, daughter of a divisive military strongman from South Korea’s authoritarian era, was elected the country’s first female president Wednesday, a landmark win that could mean a new drive to start talks with rival North Korea. After five years of high tension under unpopular incumbent Lee Myung-bak…
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West Asia
Egyptian Novelist Youssef Ziedan: Religious terror of fanatic people starts when they speak in the name of God
Youssef Ziedan is an Egyptian scholar who specializes in Arabic and Islamic studies. He worked as director of the Manuscript Center and Museum affiliated to the Bibliotheca Alexandrina. He is a university professor, a public lecturer, a columnist and a prolific author of more than 50 books. The study of…
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South East Asia
[The AsiaN Video for Indonesian] Korea Utara Mengacuhkan Peringatan, Meluncurkan Roket
Halo! Saya Meidyana Rayana dari Indonesia. Berikut adalah berita mengenai peluncuran roket Korea Utara ke orbit. Sekitar dua jam setelah peluncuran, media pemerintah Korea Utara menyatakan kesuksesan peluncuran yang menciptakan perayaan di ibukota Pyongyang. Komando Pertahanan Luar Angkasa Amerika Utara atau NORAD, kemudian menegaskan bahwa Korea Utara tampaknya telah menempatkan…
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South Asia
Hand Grenade Attack On Pakistani Air Force Base Leaves 10 Injured
An injured man receives medical treatment at a hospital in Nowshera, Pakistan, Dec. 18, 2012. At least 10 people were injured in a hand grenade attack on a Pakistani Air Force (PAF) engineering center in the country’s northwest city of Nowshera on Tuesday morning, said security sources. A Pakistan army…
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South Asia
Parade Held In Bhopal To Celebrate Foundation Day Of Civil Defence Organization
Madhya Pradesh police homeguards and civil defence members participate in a parade during mock drill of accident and natural disaster in Bhopal, capital of Madhya Pradesh, India on Dec. 18, 2012. The parade was held to celebrate 66th foundation day of Madhya Pradesh police homeguards and civil defence organisation. Madhya…
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South East Asia
Hanoi, Capital Of Vietnam, Full Of Festive Mood As Christmas Approaches
A man chooses Santa Claus garment for his child at a market in Hanoi, capital of Vietnam, Dec. 17, 2012. Festival atmosphere is covering Hanoi’s downtown as Christmas approaches. People select Christmas decorations for the upcoming Christmas in Hanoi, capital of Vietnam, Dec. 17, 2012. A man chooses Santa Claus…
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East Asia
Russian Ballet Dancers Perform “Swan Lake” In Yinchuan City, China
Performers from Saint Petersburg Ballet Theatre of Russia perform dance drama “Swan Lake” in Yinchuan City, capital of northwest China’s Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Dec. 18, 2012. Actresses from Saint Petersburg Ballet Theatre of Russia perform dance drama “Swan Lake” in Yinchuan City, capital of northwest China’s Ningxia Hui Autonomous…
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West Asia
Displaced Syrians Faced With Unbearable Difficulties Due To Cold
Syrian boys, who fled their homes with their families, cover themselves with a jacket to avoid the rain, while walking in a camp for displaced Syrians, in the village of Atmeh, Syria, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012. The 21-month-old battle to bring down President Bashar Assad has already forced some 3…
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West Asia
Afghan Women At Refugee Camp Receive Winter Relief Goods
Afghan displaced women stand in line to receive fire wood provided by a German run charity organization at a refugee camp in Kabul, Afghanistan, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012. A German run charity organization, known as Johanniter, distributed winter relief assistance to some 279 internally displaced families in Kabul. An Afghan…
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