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East Asia
Veteran goalie calls it quits
Veteran football goalkeeper Lee Woon-jae on Monday paid tributes to his fans for their support as he bid farewell to a 17-year playing career. “My body will leave the football pitch, but my heart will always be there,” Lee said at a press conference in Seoul. “And it’s all thanks…
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South Asia
Ancient form of Pakistani sport developed to Greco-Roman wrestling
Malakhro is the South Asian form of sport wrestling, mostly played in Pakistan and parts of India. The match begins with both wrestlers tying a twisted cloth, called Sandhro, around the opponent’s waist. Each one then holds onto the opponent’s waistcloth and tries to throw him to the ground. Malakhro…
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East Asia
Psy Performs His Song “Gangnam Style” At Halftime Of An NFL Game In Toronto
South Korean entertainer Psy performs the song “Gangnam Style” during halftime of an NFL football game between the Buffalo Bills and Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in Toronto. <AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Nathan Denette>
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South Asia
A Bangladeshi Woman Dances At Rally Marking Victory Day In Dhaka
A Bangladeshi woman reacts to the camera as she dances at a rally to mark the Victory Day in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012. The day marks the anniversary of Bangladesh’ victory in the India-aided war victory against Pakistan. Bangladeshi cultural activists clad in outfit symbolizing war criminals during…
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East Asia
Why not Shakespeare?
‘King Lear,’ ‘Romeo & Juliet’ reborn with contemporary touch The year’s end is a good time for big musical productions such as “The Phantom of the Opera” and “Aida.” But for those desiring something other than the glamour of musicals, two Shakespearean plays with modern twists await Korean audiences. Though…
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West Asia
Hand-Painted Ceramics On Display At Factory In West Bank
Hand-painted ceramics are displayed at a factory in the West Bank city of Hebron on Dec. 16, 2012. <Xinhua/Mamoun Wazwaz>
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East Asia
Coffee Bar Themed By Cat Opens In Harbin, Northeast China
Shopkeeper Gao Ming feeds a cat at her cat-themed coffee bar in Harbin, capital of northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 13, 2012. The coffee bar opened recently is themed by cat, with 16 cats and all kinds of decorations related to cat in the bar. Gao Ming, 25-year-old shopkeeper…
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South East Asia
Children Delighted Watching Fish At An Aquarium In Kuala Lumpur
Children watch fish on display at an aquarium in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Friday, Dec. 14, 2012. A woman watches fish on display at an aquarium in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Friday, Dec. 14, 2012. <AP/NEWSis/Vincent Thian>
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East Asia
Lee Young-pyo attacks results-first K-League
Former Korea international Lee Young-pyo criticized the K-League Thursday for its rankings-are-everything attitude. “I read a newspaper article saying 10 out of 16 K-League managers were sacked this year for their poor performances. This exemplifies what a mistaken notion the teams have,” the 35-year-old said at a press conference in…
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South Asia
Indians Pay Tribute To Legendary Sitar Player Who Died At Age Of 92
A portrait of legendary Indian sitar player Ravi Shankar is placed under a tree as part of a makeshift memorial at his music center, in New Delhi, India , Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012. Shankar, who is credited with connecting the world to Indian music, died Tuesday in San Diego at…
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