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Mali militants urged to stop inhuman acts of criminal
Civilians look on as soldiers loyal to junta chief Capt. Amadou Sanogo mass outside the parachutists military camp, after taking control in fighting against anti-junta forces, in Bamako, Mali, Tuesday, May 1, 2012. After fierce fighting in Mali’s capital Tuesday, troops loyal to the junta overran the main camp of…
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Aung San Suu Kyi takes seat in Myanmar’s parliament for first time
Myanmar pro-democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi(C) and elected lawmakers of her National League for Democracy party swear during a regular session of Myanmar Lower House at parliament in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, Wednesday, May 2, 2012. Suu Kyi was sworn in to Myanmar’s military-backed parliament Wednesday, taking public office for the…
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May Day Celebrations In Turkish Cities
ISTANBULㅡ Hundreds of thousands of people filled squares in Turkish cities on Tuesday to mark May 1, celebrated as Labor Day in Turkey and around the world. <Cihan> news@theasian.asia
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Season Of Fountains In St. Petersburg
ST. PETERSBURG–A general view of the fountains is seen in the photo taken at the Peterhof Palace near St. Petersburg, Russia, on April, 29, 2012. The season of the fountains of the Peterhof Palace was opened to the public from Sunday. Every year tourists from all over the world flock…
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Reminiscent Of His Good Old Days
TRIPOLI — File photo shows Libya’s former oil minister Shukri Ghanem speaking at a press conference in Tripoli, Libya, March 9, 2011. Austrian police said Sunday the body of Shukri Ghanem was found in the Danube, APA news agency reported. Police said the cause of his death is still not…
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Spring Comes To Historic Island
VAN, TURKEYㅡ With the arrival of spring, flowers of almond trees now decorate Akhtamar Island, where the historical and natural beauties meet in the eastern province of Van. <Cihan> news@theasian.asia
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“We Prefer Love To Flowers”
ISTANBUL — A pair of newlyweds amuse themselves among tulips at Emirgan Park in Istanbul, Turkey, on April 25, 2012. Over 11.6 million tulips blossom in the park in April, attracting many citizens and tourists. <Xinhua/Ma Yan> news@theasian.asia
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Children’s Day In Turkey
ISTANBUL, Turkey — Turkey celebrated National Sovereignty and Children’s Day with ceremonies being held all over the country on April 23rd. <Cihan> news@theasian.asia
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Major news in Mongol on April 23 2012
Top news in <Mongol News>: Arrest of former President Shocks nation news@theasian.asia
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Egytians Protest Against Ruling Military
CAIRO — Egyptian protesters attend Friday prayers during a rally in Tahrir Square, Cairo, Egypt Friday, April 20, 2012. Tens of thousands of protesters packed Cairo’s downtown Tahrir Square on Friday in the biggest demonstration in months against the ruling military, aimed at stepping up pressure on the generals…
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