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South East Asia
“My Body is my Authority”
Activists of Women Justice Forum attend a protest accusing the State’s inability to protect the rights of women from sexual violence and discrimination in front of the Indonesian Presidential Palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, on March 8, 2012, the International Women’s Day. <Photo: Xinhua/Agung Kuncahya B> news@theasian.asia
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West Asia
Israelis Enjoy ‘Purim Festival’
People dressed in disguises take part in a parade to celebrate Purim festival, a Jewish colorful and popular holiday, in Holon, Central Israel, on March 8, 2012. Purim was celebrated this year between sunset Wednesday, March 7, and sunset Thursday, March 8, in most of Israel, excluding walled cities, such…
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East Asia
So Many Ladies, So Many Make-up
Flight attendant candidates put on makeups before entering a job interview held by Hainan Airlines in Harbin, capital of northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province, March 8, 2012. The company, China’s fourth largest airlines, plans to enroll 1,000 would-be flight attendants from twenty cities including Beijing, Tianjin, Changchun, Shenyang and Harbin. <Photo:…
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East Asia
Japan on 8 Mar 2012
Japan on 8 Mar 2012 <Kyodo News>: Japan’s Oct.-Dec. GDP revised up to annualized 0.7 contraction
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East Asia
China on 8 Mar 2012
China on 8 Mar 2012 <China Daily>: China highlights human rights in law revision
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West Asia
Yemen on 8 Mar 2012: Terrorism operations grow in Hadramout
Yemen on 8 Mar 2012 <Yemen Times>: Terrorism operations grow in Hadramout
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West Asia
Jordan on 8 Mar 2012
Jordan on 8 Mar 2012 <Jordan Times>: Activists vow to keep fighting for equal rights
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South Asia
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East Asia
Malaysia on 8 Mar 2012
Malaysia on 8 Mar 2012 <New Straits Times>: More boys on STPM list of high achievers
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Central Asia
Uzbekistan on 8 Mar 2012
Uzbekistan on 8 Mar 2012 <Jahon News>: President’s Gifts Encourage Girls to Further Successes
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