• Senegalese Megastar Youssou N’Dour to Run for Presidency

    Senegalese music star Youssou N’Dour(52) announced his candidacy for President of Senegal in the upcoming presidential election. He is not just a singer in Senegal, he is a super star. <Time> magazine named him as one of its 100 Most Important people, quoting his humanitarian work, music talent and contributions…

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  • Culture

    UAE Holds Annual ‘Beauty Camel Contest’

    Herdsmen milk a camel in the desert near Zayed City, the United Arab Emirates, Dec. 17, 2011. Some 20,000 camels from the UAE, Saudi Arabia and other Arab countries competed in a traditional “beauty contest” during the fifth Al Dhafra Camel Festival opening here on Saturday. <Photo: Xinhua> news@theasian.asia

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