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International
Thai Military Wants U.S. Satellites to Hunt Islamist Rebels
By Richard S. Ehrlich
Bangkok Correspondent
BANGKOK, Thailand — Thailand's military wants the U.S. to provide satellite equipment and imagery so it can hunt thousands of Islamist separatists who are killing Thai troops and civilians with hidden ...

Tunisian Enovy Joins ESMOD Fashion Show
Amb. Mustapha Khammari Hosts Handicraft Exhibition
Tunisian Ambassador to Seoul Mustapha Khammari and Mrs. Latifa Khammari attended a fashion show held in Daechi-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul on Nov. 19, 2009. The fasion show organized by "ESMOD ...

Fateh Condemns Israel¡¯s Expansion of Gilo Colony in Jerusalem
Fateh voices its strong condemnation of and objection to the latest unilateral Israeli measure in Occupied East Jerusalem. On Tuesday, Israel, the occupying Power, approved the construction ...

Mayor Roth Stresses Seoul-Frankfurt Ties
Ms. Petra Roth Meets with Leaders During Visit to Seoul
"As mayor of Frankfurt I want to help boost bilateral ties between South Korea and Germany, particularly in the field of South Korea's fledgling organic food market," said Ms. Petra Roth, mayor of Frankfurt, the ...

Dalai Lama¡¯s Tawang Visit Vexes Beijing
By Gautaman Bhaskaran
South Asia Correspondent
New Delhi recently allowed Tibet¡¯s spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, to visit the Buddhist monastery town of Tawang in India¡¯s northeastern State of Arunachal Pradesh. This region, which lies on the Indo-Tibetan ...

Qatar Airways Business Class Named Best In World for Second Year Running
London, United Kingdom — Qatar Airways continued its award-winning streak as the Five-Star-ranked carrier was named World¡¯s Leading Airline – Business Class for the second year running. Almost ...

Oman Celebrates 39th National Day in Seoul
Charge d' Affaires Khalid Said Al-Zidi of Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman in Seoul hosted a reception on Nov. 18, 2009 on the occasion of its 39th National Day. Held at 6:30 p.m. at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in ...

Communications Korea Recruits Dr. Cheol-Hyun Ahn to Reinforce Its Crisis Management Service
A full-service PR consulting group, Communications Korea (Kim Kyong-Hae, CEO & president, www.commkorea.com) recruited on Nov. 16, 2009 a crisis management specialist, Dr. Cheol-hyun Ahn as ...

Investment Seminar Held by Greek Embassy
Greek Ambassador to Seoul Petros Avgerinos has recently hosted an investment seminar at the Westin Chosun Hotel in downtown Seoul in his efforts to draw investment from South Korean industries and ...

To Avoid a World Full of Tragedy and Fear We Must Teach Our Children the Truth
The tools we are given when we are children are few or many depending on who our parents are. If we are lucky, we are given great gifts for our lives to be built upon, but if we are not so lucky, we are given the ...

The U.N. Summit on World Hunger Fails in Italy
Guwahati Festival to Highlight Terrorism
Voice of Separatism Once Again Heard in India
Why Mumbai Film Fest Scores over Goa
Need to Prepare for Bioterror Attack Stressed
Taking "The Men Who Stare at Goats" Seriously
"10th Asia Television Forum" Promises Richer Content Market
War Families Anger at MoD Bonuses
Arafat Still Remembered as a Man who Thrived in Adversity
Wide Dissatisfaction with Capitalism




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Asia Watch by George Zhibin Gu
Federation:
The Best Choice for Taiwan & China
The realities between Taiwan and mainland China are 'economically hot, politically cold.' Their ever-increasing economic ties demand far better political relations. One highly feasible resolution is a 'federation.' Would it work? The answer: economically, the time is right; politically, it is only few steps ... more
Other Articles by George Zhibin Gu
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Learning Languages the Easy Way?
The ad stated you could learn Spanish, French, or Japanese or other foreign languages in the time it takes to listen to a few CDs for the very low cost of less than $20.00. Maybe. It all depends on the meaning of learning a language. What will you be able to do after listening to a few CDs? No much in all likelihood. ... more
Other Articles by Domenico Maceri
    Jesus and Illegal Immigrants?
    US Border Enforcement Bil Too Tough, ...
    Freedom of Speech in English Only?
    Bilingual Education: Parents Know Best
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SOUTH ASIA MONITOR BY B. GAUTAM
India and The Oscars
India's Oscars fiasco is growing bigger, and no one seems to care. Aamir Khan's debut, "Taare Zameen Par," is the country's nominee for the 2009 Best Foreign Language Academy Award. The work undoubtedly ... more
Other Articles by Gautaman Bhaskaran
    Dalai Lama¡¯s Tawang Visit Vexes Beijing
    Why Mumbai Film Fest Scores over Goa
    Mumbai¡¯s Young Movie Critics Ready ...
    India Is Still Hungry for Food
    Honor Killing through Lens at Mumbai ...
Getway with John Hagan
Harry Lime's Vienna
So what if it is the city of Mozart, Strauss, Haydn, Beethoven, Klimt, the majestic Schonbrunn Palace, the exquisite baroque Belvedere, and all the glories of Hapsburg indulgence! Call me a lowbrow , a philistine if you like, but I wasnt lured ... more
Other Articles by John Hagan
    Tantalising Taipei
    Taiwan Sensitivities
    Mysterious Beauty
    Crowning Glory
    A Home with Art in Vienna
Middle East News by Yasser Moailek
Gazan Weapons Dealer Reveals All
Rafah City resident Abu Mohammed whipped out his modern mobile phone and quickly dialed a number, before starting a concise conversation with the other side. "Hello. Please send me 750 watermelons and five crutches, and make that fast," Abu Mohammed ... more
Other Articles by Yasser AbuMoailek
    Korean FM's Visit to Palestine ...
    Heated Campaigning But Friendly ...
    "Reform and Change" Wins Hamas ...
    Tunneling as a Life in Rafah, Gaza ...
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THIRD WORLDER By Rolando Fuertes Jr.
Shisha: An Arab Delight, a Taste of Home
MANAMA, Bahrain ? An Arab man leans back in his chair as he blows smoke rings in the air. The smell of apple is much like the scent of baking an apple over a wood fire. So thick is the smell of apple tobacco inside the coffee shop you can almost taste it as it escapes ... more
Other Articles by Rolando M. Fuertes Jr.
    Third Worlder: "World, Read My ...
    Arab Countries Burdened with ...
    Women Empowerment Must Start at ...
    Obesity in Arab World Is on Rise
Window on Japan
The 47 Samurai That Never Were
Tokyo, Nov. 27, 2003 ? In the winter of 1703, following the revenge killing of a court official who had disgraced and caused the self inflicted death of the local lord to whom they owed allegiance, over 40 samurai willingly, happily even, slit open their own ... more
Other Articles by Mark Buckton
    "The Breakaway Japanese Kitchen"
    Sumo Stars to Vie in 1st Korean ...
    Bushido: Masterpiece As of Yet ...
    The Future of The Past - Haiku
Tragedy in Sudan
Is Appalling Atrocity Genocide?
As he began speaking, Majok lowered his small cocoa-colored eyes and stared intensely at the ground. It was the summer of 2002 and I had just flown thousands of miles deep into the war zone of Sudan, the largest country in Africa, to interview former slaves. ... more
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