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United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon responds to questions during a news interview
Peace   Photos   Pyongyang   UN   Wikipedia: Ban Ki-moon		  CNTV 
UN chief urges DPRK to return to negotiating table
Sun 19 May 2013
MOSCOW, May 19 (Xinhua) -- UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Sunday urged the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) to return to the negotiating table with international mediators. Ban was... (photo: AP / Frank Franklin II)
A worker shovels dirt below new apartment buildings in Beijing Tuesday April 3, 2007. China promised Tuesday to restrain its surging property market, which authorities worry could fan inflation or lead to a financial crisis, possibly undercutting the country's rapid economic growth.
China   Economy   Inflation   Photos   Wikipedia: Economy of China		  The Guardian 
China April housing inflation quickens
Sat 18 May 2013
By Xiaoyi Shao and Michael Martina BEIJING (Reuters) - China's housing inflation quickened in April, marking the fourth consecutive year-on-year rise and challenging policymakers who are trying to... (photo: AP / Greg Baker)
Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund Christine Lagarde, right, speaks with Chief Executive Officer of the European Financial Stability Facility Klaus Regling during a meeting of eurogroup finance ministers in Brussels on Monday, March 4, 2013.  Wall Street Journal  Fri 17 May 2013
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By DAVID WESSEL IT IS NO EASY JOB, being the grand negotiator at almost every financial crisis in the world in these troubled times. But as head of the International Monetary Fund, or IMF, Christine... (photo: AP / Virginia Mayo)
Christine Lagarde   Europe   Financial Crisis   Photos   Wikipedia: Christine Lagarde
Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras, center, smiles as he leaves an EU summit in Brussels on Friday, Nov. 23, 2012. The Brussels summit has ended without an agreement on the 27-member union's next seven-year budget.  South China Morning Post  Thu 16 May 2013
Greek PM Antonis Samaras meets Chinese Premier Li Keqiang in investment push
Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras met with Premier Li Keqiang in Beijing on Thursday, before the two leaders witnessed the signing of agreements in fields including shipping and telecommunications.... (photo: AP / Michel Euler)
China   Greece   Investment   Photos   Wikipedia: Greek government-debt crisis
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Gold necklace-jewellery-India. Canberra Times Thu 16 May 2013
Gold stocks take a beating
Australian shares reversed early gains and ended lower as sliding metal prices weighed on mining stocks, offsetting early leads spurred by new record highs on Wall... (photo: WN / Sayali Santosh Kadam)
Economy   Market   Photos   Stock   Wikipedia: Gold
Bengali Poila Baishak Foods being display at Goldbrick Restaurent in Kolkata on Tuesday 09 April 2013 South China Morning Post Wed 15 May 2013
Cheung Chau Bun Festival gets in the mood for good food
An unusual twist is in store at this year's Cheung Chau Bun Festival parade, with a little Jamie Oliver taking part in the festivities. The Piu Sik, or floating parade,... (photo: WN / Bhaskar Mallick)
China   Festival   Food   Health   Photos   Wikipedia: Cheung Chau Bun Festival
Foshan (Chinese: 佛山; pinyin: Fóshān) is a prefecture-level city in central Guangdong province, People's Republic of China. The city has jurisdiction over an area of about 3,840 km² and a population of 5.4 million of which 1.1 million reside in the city proper (year 2000 figures). China Daily Wed 15 May 2013
Guangdong aims to boost tourism
Authorities implement new plan to increase travel, promote culture Tourism authorities in Guangdong province have planned to develop high-end short tours for foreigners,... (photo: Creative Commons / ASDFGHJ)
Culture   Guangzhou   Photos   Tourism   Travel   Wikipedia: Guangzhou
File - A bearded seal (Erignathus barbatus) on the ice in the Arctic Ocean, September 2006. Al Jazeera Wed 15 May 2013
China angles for Arctic power as ice melts
Ice is melting away at a record-breaking rate in the Arctic, exposing valuable natural resources and opening up new shipping routes. Measurements taken last August found... (photo: NOAA / Mike Dunn, NC State Museum of Natural Sciences)
China   Climate   Environment   Photos   Wikipedia: Climate change in the Arctic
Protesters and lawmakers burn Philippines flag outside the Philippines representative office in Taipei, Taiwan, Monday, May 13, 2013. New Straits/Business Times Wed 15 May 2013
Taiwan rejects Manila apology for fisherman death
TAIPEI, Taiwan: Taiwan slammed Manila’s apology for the shooting death of a Taiwanese fisherman as informal and insincere, and said Wednesday it is recalling its... (photo: AP / Wally Santana)
Manila   Photos   South China Sea   Taiwan   Wikipedia: Territorial disputes in the South China Sea
A group of cyclists paddle their way during tours The Examiner Wed 15 May 2013
New England biking tours with Great Freedom Adventures (Photos)
View slideshow: New England biking tours with Great Freedom Adventures Great Freedom Adventures (GFA) offers tours of three to six days with “meticulously planned routes... (photo: WN / Imran Nissar)
Adventure   Photos   Travel   US   Wikipedia: Cycling


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In this undated photo released by the Korean Central News Agency and distributed in Tokyo by the Korea News Service Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2012, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, second from left, and his wife Ri Sol Ju clap hands as they watch a performance of the Moranbong Band to celebrate the 59th anniversary of the armistice that ended the 1950-53 Korean War, in an undisclosed location of North Korea. Kim Jong-un had 'secret' daughter in 2010 The Daily Telegraph
SingTel building in Singapore Singapore’s SingTel Wants To Pump Another $1.6B Into Startup Investments Crunch
Bank of East Asia Branch HK stocks end 0.26 pct lower Xinhua
Commonwealth Bank Aussie stocks higher on budget day Canberra Times
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Spain's Rafael Nadal returns the ball to Roger Federer, of Switzerland, during their final match at the Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome Nadal beats Federer, Serena wins at Italian Open The Hindu
The Premier of the State Council of the Peoples Republic of China, Mr. Li Keqiang meeting the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, in New Delhi on May 19, 2013. It's a blessing that China and India coexist peacefully: Li Keqiang The Times of India
The Premier of the State Council of the Peoples Republic of China, Mr. Li Keqiang being received by the Minister of State for External Affairs, Shri E. Ahamed, on his arrival, at Air Force Station, Palam, in New Delhi on May 19, 2013. Chinese Premier arrives India to hold talks on bilateral issues Newstrack India
Chinese newly-named President Xi Jinping, center, rises to acknowledge applause near outgoing Chinese President Hu Jintao, left and incoming Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, right, during a plenary session of the National People's Congress where Xi was named new Chinese President held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, Thursday, March 14, 2013. China's new leader Xi Jinping capped his rise Thursday by adding the largely ceremonial title of president, though he will need cautious maneuvering to consolidate his power and build support from a public that is increasingly clamoring for change. Chinese premier heads to India to boost ties The Guardian
EU Trade Commissioner Peter Mandelson listens to a question during a press conference at a EU compound in Beijing,Thursday June 8, 2006. The European Union's trade chief warned Thursday that China will face a backlash in Europe if it doesn't improve market access or better protect intellectual property r Euro rivals reject EC's threat of Chinese tariffs South China Morning Post
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Huawei ZTE and Huawei face EU investigation over predatory pricing The Verge
Middle class people in India watching the cultural activity Why Indian Elites Like to Call Themselves ‘Middle Class’ The New York Times
Philippine Peso - Currency World stocks mostly higher STL Today
Japanese Money - Yen A fistful of Yen 91,000 yen worth, to be precise As yen falls, goods from Japan are more affordable The Guardian
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon delivers his special address to the World Economic Forum. UN chief discusses Middle East peace with Israeli, Palestinian leaders CNTV
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