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South East Asia
Vanishing Jain Temples of Thar Desert
It was December 2010 when after a day-long drive and visiting various historical sites on the way from Karachi, the southern port city of Sindh province of Pakistan, me and my friends reached Islamkot, a tinny town located in the center of Thar, one of the largest deserts of world,…
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East Asia
A joint statement between the China Writers Association and the Moroccan Writers Union
As part of an agreement signed between the China Writers Association and the Moroccan Writers Union, a high-level delegation representing the Chinese organisation has paid a cultural visit to Morocco, which falls within the scope of strengthening the ties of friendly relations and cultural cooperation between the two Parties. During…
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Central Asia
Turkic Culture Festival to be organized in Korea
Turkic Culture Festival will be organized in South Korea between November 8-13th. Turkey, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan will participate in the events. The countries will perform for sharing their historical and contemporary arts, cultural values, and traditional lifestyle. The program which is hosted by Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs…
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East Asia
China’s organ donations increase by 50% in first three quarters of 2016
China has processed 2,950 organ donations in the first nine months of this year, up 50 percent year on year, according to figures unveiled by the health authority on October 16, Xinhua reports. This exceeds the number undertaken in 2015, which stood at 2,766, the National Health and Family Planning…
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South East Asia
World Food Day marked in Pakistan
Pakistani vendors carry sacks of potatoes at a fruit and vegetable market on the World Food Day in eastern Pakistan’s Lahore, on Oct. 16, 2016. World Food Day, which falls on Oct. 16, is an opportunity to raise awareness about undernourishment and encourage societies and all actors to end hunger.
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East Asia
Festival of Miao People in China
People of Miao ethnic group in traditional costumes attend a wedding ceremony during a cultural tourism festival in Zhengda Town of Songtao Miao autonomous county, Southwest China’s Guizhou province, Oct 16, 2016. Local people held various folk activities on the festival on Oct 16, 2016. [Photo/Xinhua]
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East Asia
Confusing Romanized surnames
Park Moo-jong – The Korea Times Seri Pak made history yesterday when she left the green after playing the first round of the LPGA KEB Hana Bank Championship in Incheon, with 25 victories and five major championships during the past two decades. Her legendary career reached the climax at the…
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South East Asia
Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej passes away at 88
Thailand’s King Bhumibol Adulyadej has died at the age of 88 after a long illness, the Bureau of Royal Household said in a statement on October 13.
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Central Asia
Kyrgyzstan Discusses the Bill Banning Foreign Media Ownership
Akmaral SABATAR – Journalist at NTS Kyrgyzstan In Kyrgyzstan, a debated draft bill concerning the media came into agenda. The Kyrgyz Parliament has prepared an initial approval to a bill banning foreign individuals and organizations from owning and establishing media outlets in the country. The proposed legislation also bans domestic…
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South East Asia
The Unresolved Regional Problem of Asia: Kashmir
Kashmir is the northernmost geographical region of South Asia. Until the mid-19th century, the term “Kashmir” denoted only the valley between the Great Himalayas and the Pir Panjal mountain range. The Kashmir conflict is a territorial conflict primarily between India and Pakistan, having started just after the partition of India…
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