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By Yimou Lee. TAIPEI, Oct 26 (Reuters) - More than 100,000 people thronged the streets of Taiwan's capital Taipei on Saturday for East Asia's largest Pride march, months after the self-ruled island began formally allowing same-sex marriage, the first place in Asia to do so. |
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Thousands throng Taipei streets in E.Asia's largest Pride march.
By Yimou Lee TAIPEI, Oct 26 (Reuters) - More than 100,000 people thronged the streets of Taiwan's capital Taipei on Saturday for East Asia's largest Pride march, months after the self-ruled island began formally allowing same-sex marriage, the first place in Asia to do so. |
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Unarguably one of the best overseas batsmen in Asian conditions in recent years, with an average of 51.25 in Asia since the beginning of 2017, Kane Williamson is an automatic pick for the No. 3 slot. The Kiwi skipper is also the best choice for leading the side, having the experience of leading in.... |
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MANILA, Oct. 26 (Xinhua) -- The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has made major achievements in regional integration and community building in the past four years, a Philippine high-level official said on Saturday, stressing the importance of China's role in helping build the ASEAN community. |
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In May, lawmakers took the unprecedented decision to legalise same sex marriages, becoming the first place in Asia to do so. Over 2,000 couples have since wed, many of them taking part in Saturday's festival. "I am very excited because it's the first pride parade after same-sex marriages are.... |
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TAIPEI (The China Post) — Taiwan is the 41st friendliest country for gay travelers, according to Spartacus’ 2019 International Gay Guide published in Germany. Among the 100 countries included in the survey, Taiwan, Thailand, Cambodia, India, Mongolia, Japan, Vietnam, Laos and Singapore are the only “friendly” Asian countries. |
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The whale and Norway’s plastic collectors.
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By Yimou Lee. TAIPEI (Reuters) - More than 100,000 people thronged the streets of Taiwan's capital Taipei on Saturday for East Asia's largest Pride march, months after the self-ruled island began formally allowing same-sex marriage, the first place in Asia to do so. |
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TAIPEI: Nearly two hundred thousand revellers marched through Taipei in a riot of rainbow colours and celebration on Saturday as Taiwan held its first pride parade since making history in Asia by legalising gay marriage. The island has long hosted the region’s largest pride marches but this year.... |
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A group of human rights activists and organisations from Southeast Asia are calling to stop the attacks on democracy and media activists, as well as other individuals-at-risk, for their expression online. In the increasingly authoritarian region, we stand witness to bloggers, protestors, human.... |
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Some two hundred thousand revellers marched through Taipei in a riot of rainbow colours and celebration on Saturday as Taiwan held its first pride parade since making history in Asia by legalising gay marriage. The island has long hosted the region's largest pride marches but this year Taiwan's LGBT.... |
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Britain’s consul general in Istanbul praised Turkey’s “very vibrant environment” for British businesses. Turkey has been facing challenges over the last few years but big names are still making money there and are enjoying being in Turkey, said Judith Slater, who is also the trade commissioner for Eastern Europe and Central Asia. |
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Taiwan revels in first pride since legalising gay marriage =(Video+Picture)= Taipei, Oct 26, 2019 (AFP) - Nearly two hundred thousand revellers marched through Taipei in a riot of rainbow colours and celebration on Saturday as Taiwan held its first pride parade since making history in Asia by legalising gay marriage. |
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Opinion: Fr Oskar Wermter SJ. PAUL, a Jew from Tarsus in Asia Minor (today Turkey) who was first known as Saul, was one of the greatest thinkers and writers in the world of religion and spirituality. He never wrote a book. But his letters to the early Christian communities roundabout the.... |
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In late July, the US State Department accused China of “bullying” some Southeast Asian countries and threatening “regional energy security” by blocking their access to _ _ unexploited hydrocarbon resources.” http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/us-concerned-over-chinas-interference-in-south-china-sea-145.... |
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13:03 25.10.2019. MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Washington's withdrawal from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF) may trigger an arms race both in Europe and the Asia-Pacific region, Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Friday. "US' withdrawal from the INF jeopardizes the system of.... |
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By Bruce Pannier October 25, 2019. A new proposal by Pakistani officials could bring much needed energy to people in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan during the frigid winters in a long-planned project that will also see Central Asian energy go to Afghanistan and Pakistan. |
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Native to Asia, the northern snakehead was first found in the United States in 2002, in a Maryland pond. Since then, the fish have been discovered in the Potomac River, Florida, New York City, Philadelphia, Massachusetts, California and North Carolina. |
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Kyrgyzstan will get $ 55 million through a program to improve regional communications in Central Asia. Money will be allocated by the International Development Association to support the sustainable development of tourism in Issyk-Kul region. The draft agreement has been submitted to the Parliament for ratification. |
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In a quiet corner of Kabul's public library, an pld Afghan poet polishes ‘the heart’s mirror’
The Malaysian prime minister says that his exports-reliant country is caught in the middle of US-China tariff war.
Nancy Pelosi met President Ashraf Ghani and visiting US Defense Secretary Mark Esper as.... |
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Stock markets are mixed in Europe and Asia. (Bloomberg pic) NEW YORK: Wall Street finished a solid week on an upbeat note Friday as the S&P 500 flirted with a record following upbeat comments from US trade officials about progress in China talks. The US Trade Representative’s office said officials.... |
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WASHINGTON: US has once again asked India to share a roadmap for the restoration of political and economic normalcy in Kashmir following the restrictions that have been imposed for over three months.
Alice Wells, Acting Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia, on Thursday sought the.... |
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As the Asian Tour Order of Merit leader, Thailand’s Jazz Janewattananond will spearhead the Tour’s challenge against a star-studded field where world number two Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland will headline the event along with a host of Major winners at the Sheshan International Golf Club. |
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President spokesman Salvador Panelo issued this assurance Friday albeit with a suggestion that Duterte might implement “spacing” in his attendance to the summit’s “too punishing” schedule. The 35th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit will be held in Bangkok from November 2 to 4. |
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SNC-Lavalin, a global fully-integrated professional services and project management company, has appointed Michael Dunn as the new senior vice-president, resources for Middle East and Africa (MEA) and Asia Pacific regions. Based in the UAE, Dunn joins the company’s resources senior leadership team,.... |
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