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Kim Jong-un Inspects Military Drill

Photo released by North Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on March 15, 2012 shows leader of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) Kim Jong Un, front, inspects a combined strike drill of the three services of the North Korean People’s Army. <Photo: Xinhua/KCNA> news@theasian.asia

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Ondekoza Performs in China for Gratitude

A member of “Ondekoza”, a Japanese ensemble which specializes in taiko drumming, performs during a concert in Beijing, capital of China, March 14, 2012. At the invitation of Japan Foundation, “Ondekoza”, along with some other Japanese artists, staged a show here Wednesday night to express their country’s gratitude to China…

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China on 14 Mar 2012

China on 14 Mar 2012 <CNTV>: Beijing to tighten car emission regulations

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Japan on 14 Mar 2012

Japan on 14 Mar 2012 <Japan Times>: New regime for food radiation tests

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Famous Meili Snow Mountain in Yunnan Province, China

Photo taken on March 12, 2012 shows colorful sutra streamers in front of the Meili Snow Mountain in Deqin county, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, in southwest China’s Yunnan province. The Meili Snow Mountain, with the highest peak at an altitude of 6,740 meters, is covered with glaciers formed thousands of…

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CPPCC Annual Session Concludes

Members of the 11th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) sing the national anthem during the closing meeting of the Fifth Session of the 11th CPPCC National Committee at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 13, 2012. <Photo: Xinhua/Ma Zhancheng>…

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