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 The Examiner Sun 15 Jul 2012
Red Cross Confirms Syria's Civil War
| Advertisement | Confirming that Syria is indeed in a real civil war, the International Committee of the Red Cross certified that Syria was involved in an “internal armed conflict.” Syria’s 46-... (photo: AP / SANA)
Civil War Photos Red Cross Syria Wikipedia: Syrian uprising (2011present) |
 Xinhua Sun 15 Jul 2012
China's Liu Xiang to be ready for Olympics, coach says
| China's Liu Xiang views the score board after competing during the heats of men's 110m hurdle during the star-studded Aviva London Grand Prix at the Crystal Palace in London, the United Kingdom, Jul... (photo: AP / Rob Griffith)
China London Olympics Photos Star Wikipedia: Liu Xiang |
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 DNA India Sun 15 Jul 2012
Pune Universitys own community radio goes global
| The University of Pune's (UoP) community radio, Vidyavani, can now be heard across the globe, as it went online from Saturday. The community radio that can be heard on ... (photo: WN / Aruna Mirasdar)
Education Photos Pune Radio Wikipedia: University of Pune |
 DNA India Sun 15 Jul 2012
Pune has first stake on Khadakwasla
| Pune Lok Sabha MP Suresh Kalmadi on Saturday said that Ajit Pawar being guardian minister for Pune should protect interests of Puneites and ensure water supply for the ... (photo: WN / Aruna Mirasdar)
Maharashtra Photos Pune Water Wikipedia: Khadakwasla Dam |
 Indian Express Sun 15 Jul 2012
Crime against kids highest in Delhi; most rapes in MP, UP
| Delhi tops a list of states where highest number of crime against children were committed in 2011 while Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh recorded the highest number of ... (photo: WN / Aruna Mirasdar)
Crime Delhi Kids Photos Wikipedia: Crime |
 Newstrack India Sun 15 Jul 2012
Assam's village-islands use solar power to break free of darkness (Science Feature) (With Image)
| Tweet | Nalbari, July 15 (IANS) There are no electric poles on the tiny island village of Baleswar in Assam's Nalbari district of Assam. Even then, you can see people u... (photo: WN / Aruna Mirasdar)
Assam Photos Power Solar Wikipedia: Solar power |
 The Times Of India Sun 15 Jul 2012
Electronics policy roll-out could bring USD 1 bn investment
| Tweet | NEW DELHI: The clearance of the proposed National Policy on Electronics (NPE) is expected to bring in investments of around USD 1 billion in the mobile phone se... (photo: WN / Emico Silalahi)
Delhi Electronics Investment Photos Wikipedia: Electronics |
 Berita Jakarta Sun 15 Jul 2012
25,200 Mangroves Planted in PIK
| | To add green open space especially in the coastal area, Jakarta Provincial Government planted mangrove on the green lane alongside Sedyatmo Highway, Pantai Ind... (photo: WN / Bhaskar Mallick)
Environment Jakarta Nature Photos Wikipedia: Mangrove |
![Shanghai (Chinese: ) is the largest city in China, and one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world, with over 20 million people.[5] Located on China's central eastern coast at the mouth of the Yangtze River, the city is administered as a municipality of the People's Republic of China with province-level status.[6] Originally a fishing and textiles town, Shanghai grew to importance in the 19th century due to its favourable port location and as one of the cities opened to foreign trade by the 1842 Treaty of Nanking.[7] The city flourished as a center of commerce between east and west, and became a multinational hub of finance and business by the 1930s.However, Shanghai's prosperity was interrupted after the 1949 Communist takeover and the subsequent cessation of foreign investment. Economic reforms in 1990 resulted in intense development and financing in Shanghai, and in 2005 Shanghai became the world's largest cargo port. The city is a tourist destination renowned for its historical landmarks such as the Bund and City God Temple, its modern and ever-expanding Pudong skyline including the Oriental Pearl Tower, and its new reputation as a cosmopolitan center of culture and design.Today, Shanghai is the largest center of commerce and finance in mainland China, and has been described as the "showpiece" of the world's fastest-growing major economy.](http://web.archive.org./web/20120716012057im_/http://cdn6.wn.com/vp/i/7d/f6d53ce2fa3401.jpg "Shanghai (Chinese: ) is the largest city in China, and one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world, with over 20 million people.[5] Located on China's central eastern coast at the mouth of the Yangtze River, the city is administered as a municipality of the People's Republic of China with province-level status.[6] Originally a fishing and textiles town, Shanghai grew to importance in the 19th century due to its favourable port location and as one of the cities opened to foreign trade by the 1842 Treaty of Nanking.[7] The city flourished as a center of commerce between east and west, and became a multinational hub of finance and business by the 1930s.However, Shanghai's prosperity was interrupted after the 1949 Communist takeover and the subsequent cessation of foreign investment. Economic reforms in 1990 resulted in intense development and financing in Shanghai, and in 2005 Shanghai became the world's largest cargo port. The city is a tourist destination renowned for its historical landmarks such as the Bund and City God Temple, its modern and ever-expanding Pudong skyline including the Oriental Pearl Tower, and its new reputation as a cosmopolitan center of culture and design.Today, Shanghai is the largest center of commerce and finance in mainland China, and has been described as the \"showpiece\" of the world's fastest-growing major economy.")
