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East Asia
Ritual for deceased sex slaves
Protesters carry a funeral bier at Gwanghwamun Square in central Seoul, Wednesday, as part of a ceremony wishing for the repose of deceased former sex slaves who were forced to serve Japanese soldiers during World War II. They joined the weekly rally held in front of the Japanese Embassy every…
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People Mark Anniversary Of Nuclear Bombing In Nagasaki
Japanese students present flowers during a ceremony marking the 67th anniversary of the U.S. nuclear attack in Nagasaki, Japan, on Aug. 9, 2012. Nagasaki marked the 67th anniversary of the U.S. nuclear attack on Thursday. <Xinhua/Ma Ping> news@theasian.asia
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Amusement Park Attract People’s Interest In Pyongyang
North Koreans ride a carnival ride at a newly opened amusement park in Pyongyang, North Korea Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2012. <AP/NEWSis> news@theasian.asia
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People In Pyongyang Enjoy At New Swimming Pool
North Koreans gather under a high dive platform to watch as fellow swimmers hesitate to try a dive at a newly opened swimming pool in Pyongyang, North Korea Wed. Aug. 8, 2012. <AP/NEWSis> news@theasian.asia
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Tourists Enjoy Scenery Of Namtso
Tourists enjoy the scenery of the Namtso, a plateau lake, in southwest China’s Tibet Autonomous Region, Aug. 7, 2012. The Namtso, meaning “the heavenly lake” in the Tibetan language, has become one of the preferences for a growing number of tourists to Tibet. <Xinhua/Purbu Zhaxi> news@theasian.asia
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Korean Wrestler Rejoices His Winning Gold
Kim Hyeon-uth Korea celebrates after winning in men’s wrestling greco-roman 66kg gold medal contest, at London 2012 Olympic Games in London, Britain, on August 7, 2012. <Xinhua/Gesang Dawa> news@theasian.asia
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Road To Olympic Semi Final By Korean Soccer Team
Mexico’s Nestor Vidrio (15) vies for the ball with South Korea captain Koo Ja-cheol, right, during the group B men’s soccer match at St James’ Park, Newcastle England, during the London 2012 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 26, 2012. South Korea’s Park Chu-young watches his goal during the group B men’s…
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Hogs Walk Around Flooded Pigsties In China
Pigs stay in flooded hogpens in Hepu Town of Xiangshan County, east China’s Zhejiang Province, Aug. 8, 2012. Typhoon Haikui landed in Hepu Town early Wednesday. <Xinhua/Cui Xinyu> news@theasian.asia
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Paper Lanterns Illuminate Atomic Bomb Dome
Paper lanterns float along the Motoyasu River in front of the illuminated Atomic Bomb Dome in Hiroshima, western Japan, Monday, Aug. 6, 2012. Hiroshima marks the 67th anniversary of the atomic bombing on Aug 6. <AP/NEWSis> news@theasian.asia
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South Korean Gymnast Takes Gold In Vault
Yang Hak Seon of South Korea competes during men’s vault final contest of Gymnastics Artistic event, at London 2012 Olympic Games in London, Britain, on August 6, 2012. Yang Hak Seon of South Korea won gold medal. <Xinhua/Shen Bohan> news@theasian.asia
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