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Breaking News Mon, 23 May 2011
Kashmiri patients outside hospital
Health   Kashmir   Medicine   Photos   Wikipedia: On Ancient Medicine  
 Kashmir Observer 
Ancient Medicine Resurgent In Kashmir
| Srinagar, May 23: Ancient healing therapies are staging a comeback in Kashmir, with formal introduction in a state-run hospital yielding salutary results for a large number of patients, particularly... (photo: WN / Imran Nissar)
An Indian paramilitary trooper stands guard in front of a wall bearing the grafitti 'Gaza strip' during an undeclared curfew in Srinagar on May 21, 2011. Authorities in restive Indian Kashmir placed separatist leaders under house arrest to thwart a rally marking the anniversaries of the killing of two of the independence movement's key figures. It was the first time in over two decades that authorities in the revolt-hit Muslim-majority region did not allow separatist leaders to hold the annual event to honour Moulvi Mohammad Farooq and Abdul Gani Lone.
Kashmir   Pakistan   Peace   Photos   Wikipedia: Jammu and Kashmir  
 The Hindu 
"Resolve Kashmir issue for peace and progress in South Asia"
| Shujaat Bukhari | Wars or status quo cannot be the solution, says Gilani | Reiterates Pakistan's support to people of J&K; | "We restored dialogue and it should be continued" | Yousuf Raza Gilani | M... (photo: WN / Imran Nissar)
A Hope convoy carrying European medical aid crosses to the Gaza Strip through the Rafah border between Egypt and Gaza late night on November 25, 2010. The convoy carry medical aids for the Gaza and consisting of some 30 trucks and 35 member solidarity foreigners from European countries, a Hamas security official said. (Photo by Ahmed Deeb/WN)  Khaleej Times 
Malaysia aid ship ends sea attempt to Gaza
KUALA LUMPUR ' A Malaysian aid ship attempting to land in Gaza after being warned off by Israeli naval forces last week has been forced to abort its mission after engine trouble, activists said. | Mat... (photo: WN / Ahmed Deeb)

Gaza   Malaysia   Photos   Ship   Wikipedia: 2007present blockade of the Gaza Strip  
A view of devastation caused by an explosion in Charsadda 65 kilometer (40 miles) of Peshawar, Pakistan on Monday, May 2, 2011.  The Daily Beast 
Pakistani Taliban Attacks Mehran Naval Air Base, Killing 10
| by Ron Moreau Info | Ron Moreau is Newsweek’s Afghanistan and Pakistan correspondent and has been covering the region for the magazine the past 10 years. Since he first joined Newsweek during ... (photo: AP / Mohammad Sajjad)

Attacks   Pakistan   Photos   Taliban   Wikipedia: Pakistan Navy  
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Seafood on the market The Saigon Times
Seafood association to increase Tra fish export price floor
HCMC – The Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) said it plans to increase the Tra fish export price floor by adding another US$0.2 per kilo in... (photo: Creative Commons / Lucarelli)
Food   Market   Photos   Vietnam   Wikipedia: Vietnam  
McDonald's - Restaurant - Fast food The Street
Sales, Traffic Drive McDonald's Results
| NEW YORK (Trefis ) -- McDonald's(MCD) late last month reported strong first-quarter results driven by broad-based comparable sales growth. | Global comparable sales wit... (photo: WN / Rubielyn Bunag)
Mcdonald   Meal   Photos   Sales   Wikipedia: McDonald's  
4. A seething mass of humanity in no-mans land, desperate to reach Tunisia. UNHCR/A.Duclos *** Local Caption *** Crush at the Tunisian Border  All pictures: UNHCR/A. Duclos  At the Tunisia-Libya border, a heaving crush of thousands of people anxious to leave the insecurity of Libya gathered in no-mans land and on the Libyan side of the border on 2 March, 2011. Most were young men, principally migrant workers from Tunisia and Egypt. They were desperate to go home or find shelter and safety in Tunisia. After several nights sleeping out in the open, many were exhausted and hungry. As the crowd surged towards the border gate, several people were injured. The Tunisian Red Crescent is on hand to provide medical support for all those in need. UNHCR officials were also waiting on the Tunisian side of the border, supporting the Tunisian authorities and aid organizations. Breitbart
Unemployment, refugees pose challenges for Tunisia's road to democracy+
democracy+ (AP) - TOKYO, May 23 (Kyodo)—Four months after the revolution that not only ended Tunisia's dictatorship but also heralded the Arab Spring, the North Afri... (photo: UN / UNHCR/A. Duclos)
Challenges   Economy   Photos   Politics   Tunisia   Wikipedia: Tunisia  
Close up of the nose of Virgin Blue Airlines Boeing 737 Papua New Guinea Post
Virgin Blue looks offshore to create more local jobs
| VIRGIN Blue Holdings Ltd is seeking to bring some offshore operations back to Australia that would involve the creation of hundreds of new jobs, chief executive John Bo... (photo: Creative Commons / (Magnus Manske))
Australia   Jobs   Photos   Transport   Wikipedia: Virgin Blue Holdings  
Pakistani troops drive past a wreckage of a gutted aircraft at Pakistan Navy base in Karachi, Pakistan on Monday, May 23, 2011. Khaleej Times
Pakistani troops retake naval base from militants
Pakistani commandos regained control of a naval base on Monday from Taleban militants who had attacked and occupied the high-security facility for 18 hours. | The inciden... (photo: AP / Shakil Adil)
Al Qaida   Pakistan   Photos   Terrorism   Wikipedia: Terrorism in Pakistan  
Airindia b747 The Times Of India
Air India to focus on innovative regional routes to shore up growth
NEW DELHI: National carrier Air India Monday said that it will focus on innovative regional routes, including tier-two and tier-three cities, to shore up its domestic mar... (photo: Public Domain / Arpingstone)
Delhi   Growth   India   Photos   Route  
Gold - Jewellery The Times Of India
Gold demand weak as prices extend gains
MUMBAI: India's gold futures on Monday extended the previous week's gains, bolstered by the weak rupee and gains overseas, hammering demand in the local spot market, deal... (photo: WN / Rubielyn Bunag)
Gold   India   Photos   Prices   Wikipedia: Gold  
Sony - LCD TV - Electronics - Technology - Television Tampa Bay Online
Sony expects $3.2 billion annual loss
|  Sony Corp. is expecting an annual loss of $3.2 billion, reversing its earlier projection of a return to profit, as the electronics giant struggles with production... (photo: WN / Sweet Radoc)
Earnings   Electronics   Photos   Sales   Sony   Wikipedia: Sony  
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Seafood on the market Seafood association to increase Tra fish export price floorThe Saigon Times
McDonald's - Restaurant - Fast food Sales, Traffic Drive McDonald's ResultsThe Street
Close up of the nose of Virgin Blue Airlines Boeing 737 Virgin Blue looks offshore to create more local jobsPapua New Guinea Post
Gasoline Pump - Oil - Fuel Prices Oil falls below $98 amid stronger US dollarHouston Chronicle
North & Central Asia
Rise in mental health cases among armed forces Rise in mental health cases among armed forces BBC News
Life hectic for family waiting for guardsman to return from Afghanistan Life hectic for family waiting for guardsman to return from Afghanistan The Columbus Dispatch
Afghan National Army soldiers arrive at the Kabul's main military hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan, Saturday, May 21, 2011. Six dead in suicide blast at Kabul military hospital Khaleej Times
Film tells story of 5 Oklahomans killed in Iraq, Afghanistan wars Film tells story of 5 Oklahomans killed in Iraq, Afghanistan wars The Oklahoman
Far East
The Prime Minister of Togo, Mr. Gilbert Fossoun Hongbo and the Prime Minister of Mozambique, Mr. Aires Bonifacio Baptista Aly calling on the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, in New Delhi on March 29, 2011. India PM eyes African trade Independent online
4. A seething mass of humanity in no-mans land, desperate to reach Tunisia. UNHCR/A.Duclos *** Local Caption *** Crush at the Tunisian Border  All pictures: UNHCR/A. Duclos  At the Tunisia-Libya border, a heaving crush of thousands of people anxious to leave the insecurity of Libya gathered in no-mans land and on the Libyan side of the border on 2 March, 2011. Most were young men, principally migrant workers from Tunisia and Egypt. They were desperate to go home or find shelter and safety in Tunisia. After several nights sleeping out in the open, many were exhausted and hungry. As the crowd surged towards the border gate, several people were injured. The Tunisian Red Crescent is on hand to provide medical support for all those in need. UNHCR officials were also waiting on the Tunisian side of the border, supporting the Tunisian authorities and aid organizations. Unemployment, refugees pose challenges for Tunisia's road to democracy+ Breitbart
Jimmy Choo Glenys silver real snake skin on ladyluxuryshoes Labelux buys Jimmy Choo for �500 million: Sources DNA India
Sony - LCD TV - Electronics - Technology - Television Sony expects $3.2 billion annual loss Tampa Bay Online
Middle East
Egyptian Coptic Christians Egyptian bloggers rally against military Al Jazeera
Wounded anti-government protestors receive help in a field hospital during clashes with Yemeni forces in Taiz, Yemen, Tuesday, April 5, 2011. Gunbattle in Yemen as Saleh remains defiant Al Jazeera
President Barack Obama in front of the Presidential Seal Obama seems to follow Bush's Middle East path The Columbus Dispatch
Egyptians chant angry slogans as they protest the delay for the trial of former President Hosni Mubarak, during a rally in Tahrir square in Cairo, Egypt, Friday, May 20, 2011 Revolution hits Egypt tourism Al Jazeera
South Asia
An Indian paramilitary trooper stands guard in front of a wall bearing the grafitti 'Gaza strip' during an undeclared curfew in Srinagar on May 21, 2011. Authorities in restive Indian Kashmir placed separatist leaders under house arrest to thwart a rally marking the anniversaries of the killing of two of the independence movement's key figures. It was the first time in over two decades that authorities in the revolt-hit Muslim-majority region did not allow separatist leaders to hold the annual event to honour Moulvi Mohammad Farooq and Abdul Gani Lone. "Resolve Kashmir issue for peace and progress in South Asia" The Hindu
Computer - Internet Freedom fears of India's web users BBC News
A view of devastation caused by an explosion in Charsadda 65 kilometer (40 miles) of Peshawar, Pakistan on Monday, May 2, 2011. Pakistani Taliban Attacks Mehran Naval Air Base, Killing 10 The Daily Beast
Business & Industry Economy & Finance
- NZ inflation expectations grow, interest rates seen higher
- Broadband Monopoly Ties Up Taxpayer Funds
- Insurers eye long-term gain in housing plan
- Hong Kong stocks open 0.08% lower - May 24
- China stock index futures open lower Tuesday
- Market exchange rates in China -- May 24
Computer - Internet
Freedom fears of India's web users
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- Local Board Survey: Howick
- Golf: Big plans for little Lydia
- Hana, Lone Star agree to extend talks on $4.1 bln KEB deal
- JGBs climb on euro zone concerns, curve flattens
- New Zealand businesses struggle to pay bills
- Local Board Survey: Orakei
McDonald's - Restaurant - Fast food
Sales, Traffic Drive McDonald's Results
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Politics Poverty
- Malcolm Turnbull's Climate Change stance at odds with L
- India can earn goodwill by helping Africans in their real ne
- Local Board Survey: Devonport-Takapuna
- Local Board Survey: Albert-Eden
- Thailand must learn the lessons of history
- Pakistan: Human rights violations in Sindh- a way forward
An Indian paramilitary trooper stands guard in front of a wall bearing the grafitti 'Gaza strip' during an undeclared curfew in Srinagar on May 21, 2011. Authorities in restive Indian Kashmir placed separatist leaders under house arrest to thwart a rally marking the anniversaries of the killing of two of the independence movement's key figures. It was the first time in over two decades that authorities in the revolt-hit Muslim-majority region did not allow separatist leaders to hold the annual event to honour Moulvi Mohammad Farooq and Abdul Gani Lone.
"Resolve Kashmir issue for peace and progress in South Asia"
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- 16 killed in landslides at Malaysian orphanage
- 16 killed in landslides at Malaysian orphanage
- An education: Inside Bangladesh's madrasas
- Poor children's malnutrition lunch
- Budget 11: No new money for science
- 'Do Nothing Budget' silent on Northland poverty leve
India's Anti-Poverty Programs Are Big but Troubled
India's Anti-Poverty Programs Are Big but Troubled
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Technology Terrorism
- NZ inflation expectations grow, interest rates seen higher
- New Zealand businesses struggle to pay bills
- NZ Tourism Fails to Deliver
- Battle of the sexes rages on at 30,000 feet
- ICE Ideas Conference - Glowing With Ideas!
- NZ firms take longer to repay bills in March quarter: D&B;
Toyota - Car - Vehicle
Toyota to set up social networking service
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- Taliban Raid Exposes Pakistan
- IFJ Condemns Mumbai Journalist's Arrest
- Naval base attack raises questions over safety of Pakistan n
- ISI helped LeT in Mumbai attack: Headley
- India sad over Karachi terror attack; steps up vigil
- Pakistan's ISI helped terror group: Headley
A view of devastation caused by an explosion in Charsadda 65 kilometer (40 miles) of Peshawar, Pakistan on Monday, May 2, 2011.
Pakistani Taliban Attacks Mehran Naval Air Base, Killing 10
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- A Slice of Afghanistan Secured Well by Afghans
- Toshiba to spend $8.6 bln on green energy over 3 yrs-Nikkei
- Media Statement No. 3: Message to the People of Fiji
- Funding for feasibility study on new Chatham Islands wharf
- REAL New Zealand Festival Media Update: May 2011
- S.E.C. Investigating Longtop Financial of China
A view of devastation caused by an explosion in Charsadda 65 kilometer (40 miles) of Peshawar, Pakistan on Monday, May 2, 2011.
Pakistani Taliban Attacks Mehran Naval Air Base, Killing 10
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- Melbourne Victory striker Archie Thompson recalled by Soccer
- Yuan weakens to 6.5038 per USD Tuesday
- Hong Kong stocks open 0.08% lower - May 24
- China stock index futures open lower Tuesday
- Gold price opens higher in Hong Kong - May 24
- Market exchange rates in China -- May 24
The Prime Minister of Togo, Mr. Gilbert Fossoun Hongbo and the Prime Minister of Mozambique, Mr. Aires Bonifacio Baptista Aly calling on the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, in New Delhi on March 29, 2011.
India PM eyes African trade
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