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Central Asia
“Putin Go Away” Russian opposition supporters hold anti-gov’t protest
A woman holds a poster reading “Putin Go Away” during a protest rally in Bolotnaya Square in Moscow, Russia, Monday, May 6, 2013. Up to 20,000 Russian opposition supporters gathered for a protest on Monday, venting anger against the Kremlin and demanding the release of political prisoners. The protest came…
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South Asia
Sri Lankan navy retrieves debris of aircraft gunned down in 1998
Sri Lankan navy personnel and police officers look at the debris of a Russian-built Antonov passenger aircraft they retrieved from the sea in Iranativu, off Mannar coast, about 180 kilometers (110 miles) north of Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sunday, May 5, 2013. Sri Lankan police and navy began salvaging the passenger…
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Central Asia
Turkmenian President demonstrates his equestrian skills
Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov demonstrates his equestrian skills in Ashkhabad, Turkmenistan, April 27, 2013. <Xinhua/Lu Jingli>
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Central Asia
Russian President Putin talks with ballerina at new Mariinsky Theatre
In this photo taken on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 actors perform scene of the coronation from Boris Godunov opera during a “pre-premiere” performance, put on for veterans and senior employees of the theatre in the new Mariinsky Theatre on the eve of the it’s official opening. <AP Photo/Dmitry Lovetsky> Russian…
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Central Asia
Russian nationalists carry old Empire flag while marching for May Day
A group of Russian nationalists carry a banner that reads: “Blood. Fatherland. Faith” and old Russian Empire flags as they march to mark May Day in Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, May 1, 2013. <AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko>
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East Asia
Chinese State Councilor Guo attends security meeting in Kyrgyzstan
Chinese State Councilor Guo Shengkun attends the secretarial meeting of SCO members’ security councils in Bishkek, capital of Kyrgyzstan, on April 29, 2013. The new Chinese leadership will give full support to law enforcement and security cooperation within the framework of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), Guo Shengkun said here…
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East Asia
Japanese PM Abe visits Russia as first step of “economic diplomacy”
Japan’s relations with Russia are taking a decidedly business-like turn, as the countries put economic imperatives ahead of a longstanding territorial dispute. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited Moscow on the first leg of an “economic diplomacy” tour to Russia, Turkey and the Middle East aimed at building business ties and…
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Central Asia
A Russian bartender makes cocktail during International Pub Festival
A bartender mixes a glass of cocktail for visitors during the International Pub Festival in Moscow, capital of Russia, on April 23, 2013. The three-day pub festival, which includes pub appliance show and competitions for bartenders and hookah, kicked off on Tuesday in Moscow. A staff (L) smokes hookah during…
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Central Asia
A Russian roller-skater plays prior to celebration of victory anniversary
Russian military cadets look at a young man enjoying his roller skates prior to a rehearsal for the Victory Day military parade at Dvortsovaya (Palace) Squarein St.Petersburg, Russia, Wednesday, April 24, 2013. Russia celebrates the anniversary of the allied victory over Nazi Germany on May 9. <AP Photo/Dmitry Lovetsky>
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Central Asia
Russian people mourn for victims of shooting in Belgorod
Local residents lay flowers at the the site of a shooting in southwestern Russian town of Belgorod, Tuesday, April 23, 2013. Authorities said a man opened fire while attempting to rob a gun store in Belgorod killing at least six people before fleeing. Officials said Monday that the man, Sergei…
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