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South Asia
Collision Of Fully Packed Passenger Van With Truck Leaves 23 Dead In Pakistan
Rescuers remove a body from the accident site in east Pakistan’s Bahawalpur, Oct. 30, 2012. At least 23 people were killed when a fully packed passenger van collided with a truck in Pakistan’s eastern Bahawalpur district on Tuesday, said the police. Rescuers work at the accident site in east Pakistan’s…
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South Asia
An India Boy Walks Along The Coast As Cyclone Nilam Approaches
An Indian boy tries to hold his umbrella against strong winds as he walks the Bay of Bengal coast in Chennai, India, Tuesday, Oct.30, 2012. The Indian Meteorological Department has advised fishermen not to venture into the open seas with Cyclone Nilam reported swirling about 450 kilometers (280 miles) south…
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South Asia
Muslims Driven Into Misery As Result Of Recent Buddhist-Muslim Clash In Myanmar
In this Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012 photo, a Muslim refugee child stands near tents at a refugee camp in Sittwe, Rakhine state, western Myanmar. Survivors of ethnic clashes in western Myanmar lashed out at the government for failing to prevent violence between Muslims and Buddhists that has displaced more than…
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South Asia
Indian PM Pays Respect To Former PM Indira Gandhi On Her Death Anniversary
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh offers floral respects at the memorial of former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her death anniversary in New Delhi, India, Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012. Gandhi was gunned down by her Sikh bodyguards in 1984. Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, left, and Delhi’s Lieutenant Governor…
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East Asia
AJA hosts symposium on role of Asian news media to effectuate Seoul Nuclear Summit
“Nuclear power facilities should be phased out with an ultimate aim of removing all of them in the long run. Regional news media in cooperation with Parliament and NGOs should play a leading role for peaceful and safe use of nuclear power,” Yun Jae-seok, Pressian & CBS columnist, said Tuesday (Oct. 30). He made the remarks in…
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South Asia
Fire Breaks Out At Chemical Factory In Karachi, Pakistan
A man looks at fire raging at a building of a chemical factory in southern Pakistani port city of Karachi on Oct. 28, 2012. A fierce fire broke out at a chemical factory in Gul Bai area of Karachi on Saturday night. No casualties have been reported. <Xinhua/Masroor>
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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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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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South Asia
Indian People Celebrate Dussehra Festival Commemorating Victory Of Hindu Lord Rama Over Evil
Congress party President Sonia Gandhi, center, performs rituals on a person dressed as Hindu God Rama, as Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, left, looks on during Dussehra celebrations in New Delhi, India, Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012. Dussehra festival commemorates the victory of Hindu Lord Rama over Ravana, an evil ruler who…
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South Asia
People Celebrate Navratri Festival With Dance, Music Across India
People dance to celebrate the Navratri festival in Ahmedabad, capital of the west Indian state of Gujarat, Oct. 23, 2012. Navratri, which literally means nine nights, is a festival of worship, dance and music celebrated during a period of nine nights almost throughout India. A girl dances to celebrate the…
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