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West Asia
Lebanese Citizens Stage Rally In Beirut Calling For An End To Political Paralysis
Neutral Lebanese citizens, march during a silent “white march” against the government and the opposition’s politics and for those who were killed and injured during the previous Friday’s explosion, in Beirut, Lebanon, Thursday evening Oct. 25, 2012. A group of citizens non-affiliated or supported by any existent political party and…
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East Asia
Scholars illuminates Silla-Persian royal wedding
A pre-Islamic Persian prince went to Silla in the seventh century and got married with a princess, showing how extensive the ancient kingdom was in terms of international exchanges. Lee Hee-soo, professor of cultural anthropology at Hanyang University, found the royal marriage in the ancient Persian book, which he is…
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East Asia
UN chief Ban arrives here to receive Seoul Peace Prize
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon arrived here Sunday for a four-day visit during which he will receive this year’s Seoul Peace Prize. According to a Seoul official, Ban will receive the biennial award today for his work around the world, including his contributions to securing women’s and children’s rights, eliminating…
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South Asia
Livestock Market Set Up In Islamabad For Eid Al-Adha Festival Celebrated By Killing Animals
Pakistani women fetching water pass through a livestock market set up for the upcoming Eid al-Adha festival in Islamabad, Pakistan,Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012. Muslims will celebrate Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of the Sacrifice, on Oct. 27, by slaughtering of sheep, goats, cows or camels. Pakistani vendors wait for customers…
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West Asia
Night View Of Jerusalem Ahead Of Eid Al-Adha Festival
Photo taken on Oct. 25, 2012 shows the Old City of Jerusalem after sunset, ahead of the Eid al-Adha festival. <Xinhua/Yin Dongxun>
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South East Asia
Muslims Pray During Eid Al-Adha Festival At Pasar Senen In Jakarta
A Muslim girl sits with other pilgrims before the praying of Muslim festival of Eid Al-Adha at Pasar Senen in Jakarta, Indonesia, Oct. 26, 2012. Muslims pray during the Muslim festival of Eid Al-Adha at Pasar Senen in Jakarta, Indonesia, Oct. 26, 2012. <Xinhua/Agung Kuncahya B.>
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East Asia
Chinese Company Earns Some $2 Million A Year By Planting Jujube Trees
A worker washes jujubes at Shengfeng Jujube Industry Co. Ltd in Tongxin County, northwest China’s Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Oct. 25, 2012. Tongxin planted more than 2,000 hectares of jujube in 2011, yielding an output of 3 million kilograms and a profit of 12 million RMB yuan (1.92 million U.S.…
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West Asia
Muslims Around World Prepare To Celebrate Eid Al-Adha By Slaughtering Animals
A Jordanian boy holds onto a goat at a livestock market ahead of Eid al-Adha festival in Amman, Jordan, on Oct. 25, 2012. Muslims around the world prepared to celebrate Eid Al-Adha on Oct. 26, by slaughtering goats, sheep, camels and cattle. <Xinhua/Mohammad Abu Ghosh>
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South Asia
Spanish King Carlos Welcomed By Honor Guard Upon Arrival In New Delhi
King Juan Carlos I of Spain inspects an honor guard during a ceremonial reception at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, or Presidential Palace, in New Delhi, India, Friday, Oct. 26, 2012. The Spanish King is on a two day official visit to India. <AP Photo/Kevin Frayer>
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West Asia
Bahrainis Protest Violently Against U.S. Support For Bahraini Monarchy
Masked Bahraini anti-government protesters push an old water tank into burning tires during a protest against U.S. support for the Bahraini monarchy, in Sitra, Bahrain, on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012. Elsewhere, clashes erupted after police fired tear gas to disperse more rallies against the United States. <AP Photo/Hasan Jamali>
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