China joins Mekong countries in fighting cross-border human trafficking
Zhao Xianming, a narcotics control liaison officer for Mengla county in southwest China's Yunnan Province, clearly remembered the circumstances of that Saturday. Around midday July 25, 2009...
People's Daily,
Sat Nov 28 21:04:21 PST 2009
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Peter Dreier: Bess Lomax Hawes, 1921-2009
Bess Lomax Hawes, who died Friday at 88, taught thousands of people how to play the guitar. She didn't have a video, or a TV...
The Huffington Post,
Mon Nov 30 00:44:46 PST 2009
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Civic beat // Money saved by consolidating Park Board and city?
Money saved by consolidating Park Board and city? Not in IT If combining city and Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board services were to create a more efficient and affordable local governm...
Southwest Journal,
Sun Nov 29 22:03:51 PST 2009
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Foreigners provide more dating opportunites
Will you opt to use a dating/matchmaking agency to look for a partner?
AsiaOne,
Sun Nov 29 19:11:10 PST 2009
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More S'poreans open to dating foreigners
Seven in 10 Singaporeans surveyed are open to, or will not rule out, dating a foreigner.
AsiaOne,
Sun Nov 29 19:11:00 PST 2009
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Courage Beyond Their Years
The journey a refugee takes is, at best, challenging: leaving home and loved ones behind, surviving war or political turmoil, living in a refugee camp for an uncertain period of time, and e...
New America Media,
Sun Nov 29 13:53:21 PST 2009
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Shuib On Sunday Ismail `Tom Jones' is back to entertain
BELL bottoms and fancy flares. It was the 60s and 70s and the Vigilantes were in full swing in Singapore.
The New Straits Times,
Sat Nov 28 23:54:10 PST 2009
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Ismail `Tom Jones' is back to entertain
BELL bottoms and fancy flares. It was the 60s and 70s and the Vigilantes were in full swing in Singapore. The talents of the Vigilantes, with lead singer Ismail Haron, dubbed the "Tom Jones...
The New Straits Times,
Sat Nov 28 18:22:39 PST 2009
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Honor for a soldier, citizen
A St. Paul private killed at Fort Hood received a double tribute: throngs of mourners at his funeral visitation - and posthumous citizenship.
Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune,
Sat Nov 28 17:39:42 PST 2009
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Lao PM: We're concerned about Thai-Khmer conflict
Vientiane - Laotian Prime Minister Bouason Boupphavanh has expressed concern that the Thai-Cambodian conflict could affect Asean's unity and reputation in the international arena.
The Nation - Thailand's English news,
Wed Nov 25 14:13:17 PST 2009
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Recent restaurant reviews
The following are shortened versions of recent full-length restaurant reviews. The date the original review ran and its overall rating is in parentheses.
Contra Costa Times,
Fri Nov 27 00:24:10 PST 2009
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Registration of Burmese workers undermined by rumours
Tens of thousands of Burmese workers have "gone underground" because of rumours they will be hit with unreasonable taxes or deported when registering for temporary passports.
The Nation - Thailand's English news,
Thu Nov 26 14:11:36 PST 2009
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Banks must prove they give a dam
A hydro-electricity project in Laos being part-funded by ANZ raises disturbing ethical issues that are not being dealt with transparently.
The Age,
Thu Nov 26 05:18:07 PST 2009
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Review: Lemongrass growing splendidly in Martinez
SOME PEOPLE spend years talking about the restaurant they plan to open someday. Others just will it to happen. Sisters Becky and Linda Pheng of Martinez's Lemongrass Bistro are a prime exam...
Walnut Creek Journal,
Tue Nov 24 20:51:53 PST 2009
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Endo wins Asia player of the year
Japan's Yasuhito Endo was voted Asian player of the year, while club Pohang Steelers and South Korea's national team both picked up prizes at a colourful ceremony.
FOXSPORTS.com.au,
Tue Nov 24 08:02:00 PST 2009
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Sterling school superintendent retiring
School Superintendent Richard Spurling originally told the Board of Education he hoped to leave the position he
The Norwich Bulletin,
Mon Nov 23 21:31:34 PST 2009
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Review: Lemongrass growing splendidly in Martinez
The menu captured our attention immediately with its inventive collection of Asian cuisine, beginning with starters such as avocado rolls ($7.50). Here, the green tropical fruit replaced tr...
Inside Bay Area,
Mon Nov 23 13:08:55 PST 2009
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Lao PM: We're concerned about Thai-Khmer conflict
Vientiane - Laotian Prime Minister Bouason Boupphavanh has expressed concern that the Thai-Cambodian conflict could affect Asean's unity and reputation in the international arena.
The Nation - Thailand's English news,
Wed Nov 25 09:31:33 PST 2009
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Registration of Burmese workers undermined by rumours
Tens of thousands of Burmese workers have "gone underground" because of rumours they will be hit with unreasonable taxes or deported when registering for temporary passports.
The Nation - Thailand's English news,
Thu Nov 26 09:27:15 PST 2009
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