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Rower Aodhan Kelly relives 'miracle' Atlantic rescue
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Rower Aodhan Kelly relives 'miracle' Atlantic rescue
Thu 2 Feb 2012
A rower from Berkshire who was on a boat that capsized in the Atlantic has said it was a "miracle" the crew survived. | Irishman Aodhan Kelly, 26, who lives in Reading, was part of the six-strong crew... (photo: WN / Marzena)
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Taiwan stocks at 5-month high close; HTC limit-up 2nd day
Thu 2 Feb 2012
TAIPEI: Taiwan stocks ended 1.37 percent higher on Thursday at a five-month closing high, topped by LCD makers and computer counters, while HTC Corp was limit-up for the second consecutive session as ... (photo: Creative Commons / Vascer)
File - In this photo released by China's Xinhua News Agency, a motorized division of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) takes part in a military exercise in central China's Henan Province, Thursday, Oct. 12, 2006.  BBC News  Wed 18 Jan 2012
How China is advancing its military reach
As the US shifts its focus to Asia, Alexander Neill, head of the Asia Security Programme at the Royal United Services Institute, sets out the Chinese military advances challenging the regional balance... (photo: AP / Xinhua, Li Gang)
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Apple Store, Upper West Side shop, 1981 Broadway New York City, NY.  The Times Of India  Wed 18 Jan 2012
Taiwan stocks edge up on China plays
| TAIPEI: Taiwan stocks rose 0.2 percent on Wednesday, the last trading session before the Lunar new year holiday, with tourism and construction plays rising on hopes for strong growth after Taiwan's ... (photo: WN / Periasamy)
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Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou declares victory in the presidential election, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012 in Taipei, Taiwan. Irish Times Mon 16 Jan 2012
Ma Ying-jeou wins second term as Taiwan's president
| CLIFFORD COONAN in Beijing | TAIWAN'S BEIJING-friendly president Ma Ying-jeou has won a second four-year term in office in a victory welcomed by China. He was challenge... (photo: AP / Wally Santana)
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Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou delivers a speech at the Office of the President on National Day, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009, in Taipei, Taiwan. The Observer Sun 15 Jan 2012
Ma Ying-jeou wins: sighs of relief in Taiwan after youthful democracy passes test in peaceful polls
Supporters of Taiwan's President Ma Ying-jeou cheer on as they watch the vote counting on Saturday. Photograph: Wally Santana/AP | The rain that swept the city streets, b... (photo: AP / Cheng Chieh-wen)
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Ma Ying-jeou, Taiwan's opposition Nationalist Party's presidential candidate, unveils his new book "Governing the Country" written with his running mate Vincent Siew, at a news conference, Thursday, Dec. 20, in Taipei, Taiwan. The opposition candidates advocate an honest government, economic development and reconciliation with rival China in their campaign. The presidential poll is set for March 22, 2008. BBC News Sat 14 Jan 2012
Taiwan backs Ma, but unease over China remains
As President Ma Ying-Jeou stood, arms aloft, in the pouring rain in Taipei this evening he savoured his moment of triumph. | He waved to his supporters as they sheltered ... (photo: AP Photo / Chiang Ying-ying)
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Taiwan's President Ma Ying-jeou holds a press conference on his government's reactions to the massive damages caused by Typhoon Morakot, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009, in Taipei, Taiwan. m&c; Sat 14 Jan 2012
Taiwan's Ma re-elected to second term as president
| Taipei - Taiwan's President Ma Ying-jeou of the Nationalist Party won a second term Saturday to lead the island territory for four more years. | Ma won with 51.6 per ce... (photo: AP / Wally Santana)
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Taiwan's opposition Nationalist Party President-elect Ma Ying-jeou raises his arms after winning Taiwan's presidential election in Taipei, Taiwan, Saturday, March 22, 2008 The Guardian Sat 14 Jan 2012
Taiwanese vote in closely fought presidential poll
| PETER ENAV | Associated Press= TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwanese voted Saturday in a closely fought presidential election that pits incumbent Ma Ying-jeou's vision of b... (photo: AP / Wally Santana)
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Money traders work as U.S. dollar is traded at 89.30 yen and Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average is at 8252.52 points Friday afternoon, Dec. 12, 2008. The dollar's fall to a 13-year-low against the yen also accelerated selling on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, hitting hard exporters such as autos and electronics. The greenback fell as far as 88.16 yen in the afternoon, its lowest level since Aug. 2, 1995 when the U.S. currency fell to 88.02 yen while the Nikkei average lost 484.68 points, or 5.56 percent, to close at 8,2 Sydney Morning Herald Fri 13 Jan 2012
Asian stocks extend winning run
| Asian stocks rose, with a regional benchmark index poised for its longest streak of weekly advances in a year, as lower Italian and Spanish borrowing costs added to opt... (photo: AP / Shuji Kajiyama)
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel looks to the top during the 'Petersburg Dialogue' in the Munich residence Thursday, July 16, 2009 Merkel looks to calm eurozone fears in China France24
Kazuo Hirai, president and CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc., speaks at a special session of the Tokyo Game Show 2007 at Makuhari, near Tokyo, on Thursday, September 20, 2007. The game show, billed as the world's largest of it kind, kicked off Thursday for a four-day run, with major game developers unveiling brand new titles. Sony sees $2.9 bn loss, reveals daunting task for new CEO Kazuo Hirai The Times Of India
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The Opening Ceremony, 2010, Busan International Film Festival (BIFF, previously Pusan International Film Festival , PIFF Korean: , Hanja: ), held annually in Haeundae-gu, Busan (also Pusan), South Korea, is one of the most significant film festivals in Asia. South Korea's record 2011 box office up 7.4% year-on-year Screen Daily
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