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AJA expresses regret on NK defectors
The Asia Journalist Association (AJA), represented by Ivan Lim, issued a statement in which it expressed regret and concern over the 31 North Korean defectors who were arrested earlier by the Chinese police and now in danger of being repatriated to North Korea. North Korean defectors, sent back to the…
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Russia on 6 Mar 2012
Russia on 6 Mar 2012 <Moscow Times>: Tearful Putin Declares Victory at Rally
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China on 6 Mar 2012
China on 6 Mar 2012 <CNTV>: Chinese FM; keeping sound China-U.S.ties common responsibity of both countries
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Japan on 6 Mar 2012: Fault under Tsuruga nuclear plant could trigger M7.4 quake
Japan on 6 Mar 2012 <Kyodo News>: Fault under Tsuruga nuclear plant could trigger M7.4 quake: research
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IAEA prepares for possible return of nuclear inspectors to DPRK
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton testifies during a hearing before the House Appropriations Subcommittee of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs, on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C., capital of the United States, Feb. 29, 2012. Hillary Clinton said on Wednesday that the agreement of Democratic People’s Republic of…
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Just for Good Fortune
A villager runs barefoot past a bonfire to pray for good fortune in Binhe Village, Liezhou City of south China’s Guangdong Province, March 4, 2012. Local villagers step on fire to showcase their courage and pray for good luck in such a traditional activity. <Photo: Xinhua/Cai Cheng> news@theasian.asia
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China on 5 Mar 2012
China on 5 Mar 2012 <People’s Daily Online>: Opening Session of 5th Session of 11th NPC
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Mongol on 5 Mar 2012
Mongol on 5 Mar 2012 <Ubpost>: Electronic id cards on pace to be produced before the election
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Tibetans Celebrates ‘New Year’
Young girls receive blessings from a senior family member as they celebrate the New Year of Tibetan Calendar in Damxung County of southwest China’s Tibet Autonomous Region, March 2, 2012. Friday is the 9th day of Tibetan’s Water Dragon year. According to the traditions, a series of celebrations will be…
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