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February 24, 2017
Almost Human: Orangutans in Indonesia
By
Adzwari Ridzki
for
The Diplomat
February 24, 2017
Life in the Orangutan Conservation Center in East Kalimantan, Indonesia.
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February 22, 2017
Taiwan's Cold War Fortresses
Fortifications on Matsu Island were meant to defend against a communist invasion.
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Taiwan's Cold War Fortresses
February 17, 2017
Thaipusam in Malaysia: Honoring the Destroyer of Evil
Every year, devotees gather at the Batu Caves in Kuala Lumpur to honor Lord Murugan.
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Thaipusam in Malaysia: Honoring the Destroyer of Evil
February 08, 2017
The Great Chennai Oil Spill Clean Up
After the Chennai oil spill of January 28, workers haul buckets of sludge from the ocean.
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The Great Chennai Oil Spill Clean Up
February 07, 2017
Thailand's Construction Nomads
Hundreds of migrant construction workers reside in shipping containers in the outskirts of Bangkok.
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Thailand's Construction Nomads
January 25, 2017
Finding Cambodia's Ancient Cave Paintings
A visit to the mysterious cave paintings requires a six-hour journey by motorbike and a ferry ride.
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January 18, 2017
An Indian Newspaper’s Journey
"In Delhi alone, more than 3 million newspapers are distributed to homes every morning within hours of their printing."
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An Indian Newspaper’s Journey
January 14, 2017
The World of Cambodia's Construction Site Children
The children who live, play, and sometimes work at construction sites in Phnom Penh.
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The World of Cambodia's Construction Site Children
January 11, 2017
Golden Temple, Grey Air: Pollution in Amritsar
Pollution is threatening the world's holiest Sikh shrine.
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Golden Temple, Grey Air: Pollution in Amritsar
January 04, 2017
Russia's Buddhist Republic
In Russia’s Republic of Kalmykia, the remnants of Buddhism sit in the Soviet Union’s lingering shadow.
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Russia's Buddhist Republic
December 17, 2016
Draining a Glacial Lake in Nepal
In a difficult operation, Nepali workers lower the water level in a dangerous glacial lake.
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Draining a Glacial Lake in Nepal
December 08, 2016
Farewell
Amma
: Chennai Mourns Jayalalithaa
Grief rocked the capital of Tamil Nadu after the death of the state's long-time chief minister.
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Farewell
Amma
: Chennai Mourns Jayalalithaa
November 30, 2016
India’s Most ‘Notorious’ Campus
Some see the campus of Jawaharlal Nehru University as a “den of communists.” Others see vibrant student activism.
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India’s Most ‘Notorious’ Campus
November 23, 2016
Cambodia's Dragon Boat Races
For just the second time in 6 years, Phnom Penh celebrated the Water Festival.
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Cambodia's Dragon Boat Races
November 03, 2016
Gay Rights on the March in Taiwan
This year’s Taipei Pride parade comes at a pivotal moment in the island’s gay rights movement.
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Gay Rights on the March in Taiwan
October 18, 2016
Welcome to the Tuva Republic
Famed for its vibrant culture around the world, the region remains among the most disconnected inside Russia.
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Welcome to the Tuva Republic
October 14, 2016
Thailand Mourns King Bhumibol Adulyadej
Millions of Thai citizens mourn the passing of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who died on October 13, 2016.
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Thailand Mourns King Bhumibol Adulyadej
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