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Croatians Enjoy Carnival Parade
Spectators smile during the annual International Carnival in Rijeka, Croatia, Feb. 19, 2012. Around 8,500 participants in 98 groups from six countries took part in the biggest carnival parade in Croatia. <Photo: Xinhua/Miso Lisanin> news@theasian.asia
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“No to Slavery!”
A woman carries a panel reading “No to slavery” during the protest against the new labor reforms in Madrid, Spain, on Feb. 19, 2012. Around a million people this Sunday protested all over Spain against the new labor reforms, which were introduced by the Popular Party government of Mariano Rajoy…
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Argentina Melts Into Carnival
A reveller performs during the carnival parade in Corrientes, Argentina, Feb. 18, 2012. <Photo: Xinhua/Telam> news@theasian.asia
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Libyan Celebrate 1st Anniversary of Civil Uprising
Libyans take part in a rally to celebrate the 1st anniversary marking the start of the Libyan uprising against Moamer Kadhafi in Freedom Square in the eastern city of Benghazi on Feb. 17, 2012. <Photo: Xinhua/Cai Yang> news@theasian.asia
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Ban Celebrates 15th Anniversary of CTBTO
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon address a ceremony celebrating the 15th anniversary of Preparatory Commission of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) in Vienna, capital of Austria, Feb. 17, 2012. <Photo: Xinhua/Xu Liang> news@theasian.asia
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‘Kangaroo Program’ for Moms of Premature Kids
Salvadoran parents feed their son during the “Kangaroo Program” in San Salvador, capital of El Salvador, Feb. 16, 2012. The program is focused on teaching mothers of children that were born prematurely and underweight, the correct care to improve their growth, increase the weight and have a better relationship between…
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“Release PKK Leader, Ocalan”
Kurdish protesters clash with Turkish policemen during a demontration against the detention by Turkey of Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) leader Abdullah Ocalan, jailed since 1999, on Istiklal avenue in Istanbul on Feb. 15, 2012. <Photo: Xinhua/Ma Yan> news@theasian.asia
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Onduras Prison Fire, 350 Dead
A woman faints while police try to dissipate relatives of inmates at a prision located in the town of Comayagua in central Honduras, Feb. 15, 2012. At least 350 died and dozens more were injured after a fire swept through the prison Tuesday night. More than 1,000 grieving relatives of…
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“To Have and to Hold”
Shawn Klein (L) puts one ring on the hands of Phil Fung (R) during their wedding ceremony at the Empire State Building (ESB) in New York, the United States, Feb. 14, 2012. Phil Fung, 49, and 51-year-old Shawn Klein described themselves as “best friends” and have been committed for over…
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“Use Valentine Pillow”
A Palestinian tailor makes heart-shaped pillows for the Valentine’s Day at his workshop near the West Bank city of Jenin on Feb. 14, 2012. <Photo: Xinhua/Ayman Nobani> news@theasian.asia
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