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South East Asia
Die-In Performance To Protest Violence Against Muslim In Myanmar
Covered in mock blood, Muslim protesters perform a die-in during a rally outside the embassy of Myanmar in Jakarta, Indonesia, Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012. Dozens of people staged the rally calling for an end to the violence against ethnic Rohingya Muslims in Rakhine State of Myanmar. <AP/NEWSis> news@theasian.asia
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South East Asia
Singapore Celebrates Independence Day
Performers are seen during a national celebration on Thursday Aug. 9, 2012 in Singapore which celebrated its 47th year of independence. Singapore declared independent on August 9, 1965. <AP/NEWSis> news@theasian.asia
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Fireworks To Celebrate 47th National Day Of Singapore
Fireworks explode during a national celebration in Singapore, Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012, to mark 47th anniversary of independence. <AP/NEWSis> news@theasian.asia
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South East Asia
Malaysia : PM arrives to break fast in Terengganu
Major News of <New Strait Times> : PM arrives to break fast in Terengganu He arrived in a special aircraft at the Sultan Mahmud airport at 5.50 pm and was greeted by Terengganu Menteri Besar and chairman of the State Umno Liaison Committee Datuk Seri Ahmad Said, who led more than…
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South East Asia
Indonesians Protest Muslim Persecution In Myanmar
Muslim protesters shout slogans during a rally outside the embassy of Myanmar in Jakarta, Indonesia, Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012. Dozens of people staged the rally calling for an end to the violence against ethnic Rohingya Muslims in Rakhine State of Myanmar. <AP/NEWSis> news@theasian.asia
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Philippine : Floods Cripple Metro
Major News of <Manila Bulletin> : Floods Cripple Metro MANILA, Philippines — Non-stop heavy rains reminis cent of tropical storm “Ondoy“ inundated many parts of Luzon and submerged 50 percent of Metro Manila, paralyzing traffic and forcing authorities to order the immediate evacuation of residents in low-lying areas on Tuesday.…
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Indonesia : SMTown’s World Tour ticket sales start this Friday
Major News in <The Jakarta Post> : SMTown’s World Tour ticket sales start this Friday Korean pop (K-pop) lovers would be able to book tickets for the upcoming SMTown Live World Tour III from this Friday in Jakarta, local promoters announced on Monday. The concert will feature major Korean artists,…
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South East Asia
Malaysia : The Royal Visit
Major News of <New Strait Times> : The Royal Visit The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will be visiting Malaysia from 13 to 15 September to celebrate The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. While here, the royal couple will have an audience with the Yang Di Pertuan Agong and meet Prime Minister Datuk…
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Philippine : Gener ups death toll to 12; 300,000 affected–NDRRMC
Major News of < INQUIRER> : Gener ups death toll to 12; 300,000 affected–NDRRMC MANILA, Philippines–Heavy rains brought by typhoon Gener has claimed 12 lives, most of them due to drowning, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said Wednesday. Four more fatalities were identified as: Mariel Manzo from San…
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South East Asia
Laos : ASEAN path to union muddied by South China Sea
Major News of <Laos Post> : ASEAN path to union muddied by South China Sea Reuters, JAKARTA, Thu, Aug 02, 2012 – Page 6 Discord in Southeast Asia over how to deal with Beijing’s claims in the South China Sea comes as the region struggles to overcome competing national interests…
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