First Thanksgiving: International students enjoy American tradition
They stood in front of other students who were also born in countries other than the United States and proclaimed their thankfulness. For most, family and friends topped the list. Teachers were also mentioned.
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Russia, China pledge to save the tiger
Source: Reuters * Putin, Asian nations approve efforts to save tiger * Goal to double wild tiger population by 2022 * Just 3,200 tigers remain in wild-experts (Adds with details of programme) By Alissa de …
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International Press Freedom Awards Shine Spotlight on Endangered Journalists
Georg Szalai Sony boss Howard Stringer, Tom Brokaw add a lighter touch with jokes about Comcast-NBC Universal deal. read more
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Chong Eu a great Penangite, a great Malaysian, and a great patriot
By Thomas Lee Mysinchew.com 2010-11-25 Wednesday 24 November 2010 was a sad day for Malaysians, especially Penangites. It was on that day that the beloved Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu passed away. Chong Eu was born in Penang on Wednesday 28 May 1919 to [...]
Declaration urges action over journalist abuse
A declaration of the Organization of Asia-Pacific News Agencies (OANA) has called on world leaders to address journalist abuse.
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Estonia also interferes in Karabakh conflict settlement
Urmas Paet: it is important for the European Union to encourage Russia to do more to resolve the Transnistria and Nagorno Karabakh conflicts.
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South Korea on high alert after North’s artillery strike
South Korean President Lee Myung-bak has ordered his air force to attack North Korea’s missile bases if his country is further provoked, after artillery shells killed two of the South’s soldiers and sparked a deadly retaliation.
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New signs of Iranian nuclear flexibility
NEW YORK – Mohammad Javad Larijani, a top Iranian politician and head of Iran’s Human Rights Council, has hinted that Tehran is prepared to take a flexible stance in nuclear talks with six world powers tentatively scheduled for early December.
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Obama’s Press Conference After NATO Summit in Lisbon
PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good afternoon, everyone. We have just concluded an extremely productive NATO summit, and I want to thank our hosts, the government and the people of Portugal, for their hospitality in this beautiful city of Lisbon. And I thank my fellow leaders …
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Israeli Wanted in Colombia Released From Moscow
An Israeli wanted in Colombia for training militias that killed hundreds returned home Saturday after he was released from a Moscow jail, disappointing activists and victims who have tried for years to bring him to justice.
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