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Yangon -
Myanmar democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi and 42 other members of the National League for Democracy (NLD) boycotted the parliament's opening session on Monday over a dispute regarding the constitutional oath of office.
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Heineken has launched an investigation after photo of a dogfight show was posted online with banners of the company flying in the arena. Beer drinkers have threatened to boycott Heineken because of the photo believed to have been taken in Mongolia.
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Rangoon -
Myanmar is preparing to go to the polls Sunday in its third election in 50 years. Democracy champion Aung San Suu Kyi is running for one of 45 parliamentary seats.
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President Jose Ramos-Horta appears to have lost his bid for re-election as East Timor's President, with two ex guerrilla fighters to face off in another round of voting.
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When it comes to fast-paced lifestyles and business acumen, there's always been a bit of a rivalry between Singapore and Hong Kong. But according to a recent study, Singapore has edged out Hong Kong for the title of most competitive city in Asia.
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Teheran -
Professor Abdolreza Ghanbari, a lecturer at Payame Nour University in Teheran, Islamic Republic of Iran, was charged with Moharebeh (enmity towards God) and he is waiting to be executed.
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In China and Japan, McDonald's has unveiled an array of creative hamburgers designed to appeal to "manly" men and those seeking a taste of America.
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Bangkok -
Thai government becomes first to endorse Twitter's controversial decision to permit country-specific censorship of content.
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Tokyo -
To the Western eye, Japan is home to many densely packed cities. But according to a recent report, that may all change by 2060, when the country's population is expected to drop by 33%.
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Taipei -
Incumbent President Ma Ying-jeou, 61, was elected Saturday to a second 4-year term with a renewed mandate to carry on his China-friendly agenda.
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Demand for unmanned spy planes is booming in Asia
Asia split on more rights for domestic workers
Future of Asia's family businesses under threat
Asia is likely to maintain its growth in 2012, but it faces a year of transition, uncertainty and change.
Societies across Asia face a widening wealth gap
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