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East Asia
“I Passed It”
A student is tossed into the air in a celebration after passing the exam of the University of Tokyo on its campus in Tokyo, Japan, March 10, 2012. The University of Tokyo released the result of its entrance examination on Saturday. <Photo: Xinhua/Kenichiro Seki> news@theasian.asia
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East Asia
Overcast and Rain Have Afflicted Hunan for 60 Days
A student opens an umbrella on the bank of Xiangjiang River in Changsha City, capital of central China’s Hunan Province, March 2, 2012. Overcast and rain have afflicted Hunan for 60 days since the beginning of January. <Photo: Xinhua/Zhao Zhongzhi> news@theasian.asia
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East Asia
1st Anniversary of Tsunami
People mourn in silence at a ceremony commemorating the victims of last year’s massive earthquake at Jochi University, Tokyo, Japan, on March 9, 2012. A total of about 500 residents attended the commemoration marking the one-year anniversary of the March 11 massive quake on Friday. <Photo: Xinhua/Kenichiro Seki> news@theasian.asia
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East Asia
S.Korea FM meets U.S. Secretary of State
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (R) and visiting South Korean Foreign Minister Kim Sung-hwan attend a press briefing at the Department of State in Washington D.C., capital of the United States, March 9, 2012. <Photo: Xinhua/Zhang Jun> news@theasian.asia
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East Asia
China on 9 Mar 2012
China on 9 Mar 2012 <CNTV>: China pledges to develop non-public sector by breaking up monopolies
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South East Asia
Singapore on 9 Mar 2012
Singapore on 9 Mar 2012 <Straits Times>: Wider eligibility for ComCare to help more needy families
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Central Asia
Afghanistan on 9 Mar 2012
Afghanistan on 9 Mar 2012 <Outlook Afghanistan>: EU Supports Gender Equality in Afghanistan
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East Asia
Japan on 9 Mar 2012: Gov’t recognized meltdown possibility hours after tsunami hit plant
Japan on 9 Mar 2012 <Kyodo News>: Gov’t recognized meltdown possibility hours after tsunami hit plant
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South Asia
Sri Lanka on 9 Mar 2012
Sri Lanka on 9 Mar 2012 <Daily News>: Oil for rice barter system soon – Agriculture Minister
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West Asia
