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South East Asia
Islamic Soul Purification Healing Conducted In Indonesia
A mentally challenged patient is pinned down on the floor as he undergoes a traditional Islamic soul purification healing called “ruqyah” at a rehabilitation center run by Indonesian Red Cross in Solo, Central Java, Indonesia, Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. <AP/NEWSis> news@theasian.asia
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“White Dinner” Makes Asian Debut In Singapore
Some of the 888 guests, dressed in white gather at the Art Science Museum of the Marina Bay Sands on Thursday Aug. 30, 2012 in Singapore. Diner en Blanc or “White Dinner” which started in Paris 24 years ago, made its Asian debut in Singapore. Guests are expected to dress…
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Malaysian National Day Celebrated In Kuala Lumpur
Malaysian students wave their national flags during National Day celebrations at Independence Square in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Friday, Aug. 31, 2012. Malaysian King Sultan Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah, left, and Queen Haminah Hamidun wave their national flags during National Day celebrations at Independence Square in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Friday, Aug.…
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Malaysia : 13th GE will determine UMNO and BN’s survival, Najib reminds
Major News in <New Strait Times> : 13th GE will determine UMNO and BN’s survival, Najib reminds BALING: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak today reminded party members that the upcoming 13th general election would determine Umno and Barisan Nasional’s (BN) survival. He also reminded them to learn from the…
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Argentina Dance Troupe Performs In Singapore
A performer of group Fuerzabruta from Argentina dances while hanging in the air on a crane as part of performance “La Argentina” for the media preview of the Night Festival’s second weekend show, on Aug. 29, 2012. <Xinhua=Then Chih Wey> news@theasian.asia
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South East Asia
Celebration Of National Children’s Day In Indonesia
Children cheer as they participate in celebrations for Indonesian National Children’s Day in Jakarta, Indonesia, Aug. 29, 2012. Some 1,200 children on Wednesday celebrated the children’s day at the city’s Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII), a culture-based recreational area in East Jakarta. A disabled child sits on a wheelchair as…
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A Clown Show Previewed For Media In Singapore
A clown performs during a media preview of “Slava’s Snowshow” on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012 in Singapore at the Marina Bay Sands. The show was created by renowned Russian clown Slava Polunin in 1993. <AP/NEWSis> news@theasian.asia
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South East Asia
Philippine : Binay Bats For Peaceful Settlement
Major News of <Manila Bulletin> : Binay Bats For Peaceful Settlement MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Jejomar C. Binay will push for the peaceful settlement of all territorial disputes and respect for migrant rights when he attends the 16th Non-Aligned Movement Summit (NAM Summit) in Iran. Binay left Tuesday evening…
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South East Asia
Students Rehearse Celebration Of Malaysia National Day
Malaysian students wave their national flags at rehearsal for Malaysia National Day celebrations at Independence Square in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012. The country will celebrate its 55th National Day on Aug. 31. <AP/NEWSis> news@theasian.asia
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South East Asia
Vietnamese Children Learn How To Wash Hands
A member of Vietnam’s health staff and kindergarten teachers instruct children to properly wash hands to prevent seasonal diseases in Vietnam’s northern province of Bac Giang, Aug. 28, 2012. Vietnamese government carried out precautionary measures in kindergartens and schools recently to prevent dengue fever, hand-foot-mouth disease, flu and diarrhea. <Xinhua=VNA>…
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