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South Asia
Pakistanis Oppose To Reopen Supply Route For U.S.
Pakistani anti-US and NATO protesters demonstrate in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Monday, July 9, 2012. Thousands of Islamists streamed toward Pakistan’s capital in a massive convoy of vehicles Sunday to protest the government’s decision to allow the U.S. and other NATO countries to resume shipping troop supplies through the country to Afghanistan.…
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A Circus Girl Performs In Afghanistan
A girl from Mobile Mini Circus for Children performs in Kabul, Afghanistan, July 9, 2012. The circus will make a tour through several countries in south Asia and Middle East. <Xinhua/Ahmad Massoud> news@theasian.asia
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Rose Petals On Sale At Festival In Karachi
A vender sells rose petals during Shab-e-Barat Festival in Karachi, Pakistan, on July 5, 2012. <Xinhua/Masroor> news@theasian.asia
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Gas Explosion Near Kabul Leaves 90 Casualties
People who were wounded during Wednesday’s propane gas reservoir explosion receive medical treatment in Kabul, Afghanistan, on July 5, 2012. A gas reservoir explosion which broke out in Pul-e-Charkhi industrial park east of Kabul late Wednesday has killed eight and injured 83, a health official said Thursday. <Xinhua> news@theasian.asia
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Major news in Nepal : Cheated of their childhood
Top news in <Nepali Times>: Cheated of their childhood There are fewer Nepali boys and girls working, but the ones who do are in dangerous occupations BHRIKUTI RAI Every day Bikash gets out of his makeshift bed at 5 am and can’t get back till late at night. The eight-year-old…
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Kids May Feel Hungrier With Empty Dishes In Front
Flood affected children wait for food at a relief camp in Sootea about 250 kilometers (156 miles) east of Gauhati, India, Tuesday, July 3, 2012. Nearly half a million people took refuge in relief camps set up in government buildings after the devastating floods killed 95 people and left 14…
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Hindu Priests Pray For Monsoon Rains In India
Indian Hindu priests perform rituals as they pray for monsoon rains at a temple in Ahmadabad, India, Sunday, July 1, 2012. The monsoon rains which usually hit India from June to September are crucial for farmers whose crops feed hundreds of millions of people. <AP Photo/NEWSis> news@theasian.asia
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Major news in Sri Lanka : Special committee to handle relief
Top news in <Daily News>: Special committee to handle relief The government will take steps to provide dry rations to farmers whose crops have been destroyed by the severe drought in the country, with immediate effect. Addressing a media-briefing in Colombo yesterday, Disaster Management Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said dry rations…
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Good Wealthy People Feed The Homeless In Pakistan
A number of homeless and poor people eat outside a local welfare trust. A great number of welfare trusts and local restaurants give food to such poor people everyday in Pakistan. These are funded and supported by the wealthy people, at times anonymously. These people live on the street, sleep under…
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Major news in Jordan on June 28: Crown Prince celebrates 18th birthday Thursday
Major news in <Jordan Times>: Crown Prince celebrates 18th birthday Thursday HRH Crown Prince Hussein celebrates his 18th birthday on Thursday. On the occasion, His Majesty King Abdullah sent a letter to the Crown Prince, in which he urged him to follow in the steps of the Hashemite leaders and…
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