Asia Newswire (Page 8)
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Nawaz, Kayani mark new beginning
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Army Chief General Ashfaq Pervaiz Kayani Saturday met with incoming prime minister Nawaz Sharif and his brother Shahbaz Sharif here at their Model Town residence. Comment?
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China police arrest man after plane bomb threats
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Chinese police have arrested a man who allegedly made bomb threats which caused delays or diversions to Shanghai, news reports said Saturday. Comment?
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FBR chief for broadening tax net for achieving targets
FBR Chairman Ansar Javaid on Saturday directed all tax collectors to broaden the tax net and make all-out efforts to achieve the revenue targets. Comment?
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China ready to arbitrate in Kashmir dispute
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China is ready to act as an arbiter in Kashmir dispute but any such arrangement is subject to India's acquiescence, stated Chinese ambassador to Pakistan. Comment?
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A short course on 'Biostatand Data Analysis Methodologies' arranged by the Lahore University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences attracted faculty members and researchers from over a dozen of universities and other institutes from Lahore, Islamabad, Faisalabad and Gujrat. Comment?
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North Korea on Saturday launched three short-range missiles into the Sea of Japan, apparently as part of a military drill, South Korea's defence ministry said. Comment?
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All issues on the table during Li's visit: India
... suspicion that lingers long after a 1962 border war high in the Himalayas. India's joint foreign secretary for East Asia, Gautam Bambawale, said "everything is on the table" for discussion, including the border dispute and improving the nations' ... Comment?
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S. Korea says N. Korea fired 3 short-range missiles
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... North Korea from the rest of the world and undermine international efforts to bring peace and stability to Northeast Asia. "We continue to urge the North Korean leadership to heed President Obama's call to choose the path of peace and come into ... Comment?
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Prague plans 'Love Train' for singles
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PRAGUE underground commuters looking for love will soon be able to try their luck at romance in designated dating cars, a transport spokesman said Friday. Comment?
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Day spa for kids in The Maldives
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A RELAXING day spa need not be a luxury reserved only for adults. The Maldives Hilton now offers spa treatments for kids and families. Comment?
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Chinese tourists 'uncivilised'
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THE dire manners and "uncivilised behaviour" of some Chinese tourists abroad are harming the country's image, said a top official who lamented their poor "quality and breeding", according to state-run media. Comment?
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Three new suicides at Foxconn China factory
Kenji Fujimoto was accepted into Kim Jong-il's inner circle during a 13-year stint serving North Korea's first family. Comment?
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CIS Legal Update - May 2013: Developing Russia's Military-Industrial Complex
On October 16, 2012 the President of the Russian Federation signed a federal law establishing the Advanced Research Foundation 1 , a specialized legal entity that will be responsible for research and development in the military-industrial complex. Comment?
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Afghan lawmakers block legislation protecting women's rights
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In this April, 2013 file photo, an Afghan woman peers through the the eye slit of her burqa as she waits to try on a new burqa in shop in the old town of Kabul, Afghanistan. Comment?
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Water that rusts health
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If low iron content in blood results in anaemia, too much of the metal in drinking water puts people at risk of catching gastrointestinal and digestive problems. Comment?
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Pins and Diplomacy: Madeleine Albright's Return to Cedar Rapids
Former Secretary of State Madeline Albright tells the stories behind her signature decorative pin collection during a media event at the exhibit: "Read My Pins: The Madeline Albright Collection" at the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library in Cedar Rapids on Friday, May 17, 2013. Comment?
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North Korea Test-Fires 3 Missiles as U.S. Sees Further Isolation
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... which only further isolate" the nation and "undermine international efforts to ensure peace and stability in Northeast Asia," Caitlin Hayden, spokeswoman for the White House National Security Council, said in an e-mail yesterday. "We continue to ... Comment?
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New Mount Siguniang Tour by WindhorseTour Offers a Unique Experience to Western Sichuan
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A scenic drive from Chengdu to Mount Siguniang mixed with a horse riding in the Changping Valley are offered in this 5-day Siguniang overland tour. Comment?
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IPL spot-fixing: More raids today
New Delhi, May 18 : The Delhi Police is likely to carry out more raids on Saturday in connection with the Indian Premier League spot-fixing racket that led to the arrest of three cricketers and 11 bookies. Comment?
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ALERT: EU, Turkmenistan hold their 5th Human Rights Dialogue
The fifth Human Rights Dialogue between the Republic of Turkmenistan and the European Union took place in Ashgabat. Comment?
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