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WEF discusses empowering women in East Asia
Bangkok, Thailand, June 1 (IBNS) Despite a strong record of economic growth in recent years, East Asia still lags as a region in terms of gender equality, a panel discussion on "Asian Women as the Way Forward" concluded at the World Economic Forum (WEF) on East Asia.Greater economic development alone is not enough to empower women in the region; instead, cultural changes are needed for societies to

HCG Formed the Largest Model of Human Lung in India
HealthCare Global Enterprises Ltd, The Specialist in Cancer Care, on World No Tobacco Day, formed the largest model of human lung in India to create awareness on the ill effects of smoking. This feat is recognized by Limca Book of Records and will be featured in 2013 edition.

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Google unveils virtual tours of 'world wonders'
Google is now offering a virtual tour of famous sites across the world, including that of Stonehenge and Jerusalem.

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UN urge national leaders to fight against tobacco
Top United Nations officials on Thursday called on governments to resist the increasingly aggressive steps taken by the tobacco industry to undermine efforts to reduce the global scourge, which kills almost six million people every year.

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Police: 'Hero' saved others in Seattle shootings

Someone inside an artsy Seattle cafe where a gunman opened fire threw stools at the assailant during a shooting rampage police described as "callous, horrific and cold," a move that allowed others

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Aung San Suu Kyi calls for help to meet Burma's needs at WEF
The opposition leader of Burma Aung San Suu Kyi has called for help to meet the country's needs at the World Economic Forum in Bangkok.

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