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East Asia
Kim Yu-na reigns on her return
Despite a nearly two-year absence from competitive skating, Kim Yu-na was great on her return. The 22-year-old picked up where she left off Saturday in the short program at the NRW Trophy in Dortmund, Germany, posting the season’s highest score with a near-flawless performance. Kim, who claimed the figure skating…
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East Asia
Healing essays top bestselling list
As the economic woes continue to grip the nation, readers have sought for relief from books. This year, the largest number of readers chose “Things Can Be Seen When You Stop” by Ven. Hyemin, which includes inspirational lessons and wisdom. Kyobo Bookstore, the nation’s largest book retailer, has conducted its…
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West Asia
People Enjoy Buzkashi, Afghan National Sports, In Kabul
A goat is thrown in to a circle during a friendly “buzkashi” game in Kabul, Afghanistan, Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012. Buzkashi is the national sport of Afghanistan, in which players fight to place a goat carcass into a circle goal. Afghan horse riders play “buzkashi” game during a friendly match…
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West Asia
Maestro Baginska: Arabs asked to improve professional musical education for children at young age
The Maestro & Music Professor VALENTINA MARIA BAGINSKA I ask Arabs to improve professional musical education for children at a young age Q1. I am happy to interview one of the unique figures in the world of music. The Maestro & Music Professor Valentina Maria Baginska. Welcome Maestro VALENTINA. Maestro…
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East Asia
International Bakery Expo Kicks Off In Hong Kong
Visitors take photos of cake models exhibited at the Hong Kong International Bakery Expo in Hong Kong, south China, Dec. 5, 2012. The three-day bakery event kicked off here Wednesday, involving participants from home and abroad. Colorful cupcakes are exhibited at the Hong Kong International Bakery Expo in Hong Kong,…
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West Asia
Arab-Korean poetic meeting: Publication of Ko Un’s poems in UAE celebrated in Seoul
The Arab-Korean Meeting in Seoul A Signing ceremony for “One Thousand & One Lives” Attended by Author and Translator The poetic anthology entitled “One Thousand & One Lives”, published by Dubai Al-Thaqafeyya in its monthly series (August 2012), was celebrated in Korea. The celebration was organized by Mr. Lee Sang-ki,…
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East Asia
Rotten Vegetable Leaves Turned Into Food For Insects In China
Workers sort mealworms at a feedlot breeding insects in Lijiazhuang Village, Yuzhong County of northwest China’s Gansu Province, Dec. 4, 2012. A worker tries dried mealworms at a feedlot breeding insects in Lijiazhuang Village, Yuzhong County of northwest China’s Gansu Province, Dec. 4, 2012. The feedlot was set up in…
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East Asia
Corporate culture crushes joy of life
A nine-to-five existence and a two-week annual holiday, regarded as a humdrum life in some countries, remains a pipedream for most Korean workers. Rather than being able to keep regular hours, many office workers here must remain at their desks if their boss stays late, even if they lack anything…
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South Asia
Kashmiri People Wait For Arrival Of Cyclists Competing In Tour de India
Kashmiri schoolgirls sit by the banks of the Dal Lake as they wait for the start of the second leg of the Tour de India cycle race in Srinagar, India, Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012. According to local media some 80 participants of 54 nationalities participated in the race. Cyclists pedal…
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South East Asia
Japanese Trick Art Exhibition Enchants People In Jakarta, Indonesia
A visitor poses with a 3D art work during a Japanese Trick Art exhibition at a shopping mall in Jakarta, Indonesia, Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012. <AP/NEWSis/Dita Alangkara> Visitors pose for a photo with a 3D artwork at Trick Art Museum in Shah Alam, outside Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Tuesday, Dec. 4,…
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