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Tunisians Shout Slogans Supporting Palestinians Under Israeli Military Attack

Tunisians gather, one holding a Palestinian flag, during a rally to support Palestinians of the Gaza Strip, Thursday, Nov.15, 2012 in Tunis. Militants in the Gaza Strip pounded southern Israel with rocket fire on Thursday, killing three people as the Israeli military pressed forward with a second day of intense…
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South Asia

Supporters Gather Outside Residence Of Bal Thackeray, Chief Of Shiv Sena, In Mumbai Amid His Worsening Health

Supporters shout slogans outside the residence of Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray in Mumbai, India, Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012. Thackeryâs health had worsened on Wednesday, leading to a surge of supporters gathered outside his residence. A Shiv Sena flag hangs in the foreground as Indian policemen are deployed outside the…
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West Asia

Afghan Children Working At Brick Factory Showcase Rampant Child Labor In Afghanistan

Afghan children labors are seen at a brick factory on the outskirt of Nangarhar province eastern of Afghanistan on November 15, 2012. The child labor has remained rampant in brick kiln industry of the country. Afghan children labor work at a brick factory on the outskirt of Nangarhar province eastern…
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South East Asia

People Pray In Ceremony Celebrating Completion Of Memorial Hall In Vientiane, Laos

People attend the completion ceremony of a memorial hall for the Vientiane City Pillar in Vientiane, Laos, Nov. 15, 2012. The 472-year-old pillars were built during the reign of Chao Phothisarath, who ruled the Lane Xang Kingdom at that time. Chao Phothisarath is renowned for his valiant deeds and his…
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East Asia

Exiled Tibetans Protest In Dharmsala, India, In Time For China’s Leadership Transition

Exiled Tibetans carry a portrait of their spiritual leader the Dalai Lama during a protest in Dharmsala, India, after Xi Jinping succeeded Hu Jintao as China’s leader, Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012. An exiled Tibetan wearing a Xi Jinping mask is surrounded by Tibetan flags during a protest in Dharmsala, India,Thursday,…
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“Enchanted by Asian virture, I dream of fulfilling my ‘Asian Dream'”

Have you ever had a deep-seated feeling so rooted in your psyche that the longing was undeniable? I have had this feeling once before. At the age of two years old I had an undeniable passion to dance. Within fourteen years time my deep-seated longing was fulfilled, as I became…
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West Asia

[The AsiaN 1st Anniv] Celebration Message from Rasha Abdellar

Thanks for all who did these wonderful efforts that made “the AsiaN” successful. One year is finished and new year for the Asian has begun. I’m really pleased to see that the AsiaN achieved massive goals in limited time and was able to amuse our mind and never let us…
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East Asia

English test for college-bound students

A student’s English score will be one of decisive factors for admission to prestigious universities this year. Let’s take a look at this year’s English test for college admissions in order to evaluate its level and to suggest ways of helping students get high scores through well-designed programs. The test…
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China’s new leader and Korea

Seoul needs to seek balanced diplomacy wisely Vice President Xi Jinping was chosen as the general secretary of China’s ruling Communist Party and chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC) Thursday in a once-in-a-decade leadership transition. He will take over from outgoing president Hu Jintao in March at the annual…
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Korean female life expectancy stands at 84

Korean females rank eighth in the world in terms of life expectancy according to the latest statistics. These were based on a report by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) which was published in Korean Wednesday by the Planned Population Federation of Korea (PPFK). The report shows that the life…
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