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Muay Thai boxing, the Thai national sport, has its roots in ancient Thai battles, the fists, knees, elbows and legs turning into weapons. Young boys and men, most who come to the big city of Bangkok from the country, live in small rooms beside the boxing rings, and fight in regional competitions, hoping to become famous and win prize money in the fiercely competitive, brutal modern martial arts sport. Daily training is rigorous and builds physical and character prowess, including values of obedience and respect, attracting boys from five or six years of age. |
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Despite news reports of violence, protests and death, you'll find that the citizens of Gaza have continued to live their life as normal. As you can see, the shops are in good business selling fresh fruit, electronics and ornaments. There's even time to sit on the beach or take the kids to a theme park. We hope that these pictures will make it clear that not all is bad in Gaza. |
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Al-Qaeda founder and leader Osama Bin Laden has been killed by US forces in Pakistan, President Obama has said. The al-Qaeda leader was killed in a ground operation outside Islamabad based on US intelligence, the first lead for which emerged last August. 01 May 2011. US President Barack Obama stands after addressing the nation on TV from the East Room of the White House to make a televised statement in Washington, DC, USA, 01 May 2011. Afghan President Hamid Karzai listens at the Presidential Palace in Kabul on May 2, 2011. Afghan President Hamid Karzai said that Osama Bin Laden had "paid for his actions" after he was killed in an operation by US special forces near the capital of neighbouring Pakistan. |
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Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn is the U.S. Africa Command task force established to provide operational and tactical command and control of U.S. military forces supporting the international response to the unrest in Libya and enforcement of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1973. In this image released by the US Navy Visual News Service March 19, 2011 shows US Navy file photo taken June 25, 2005 in Persian Gulf. The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Scranton (SSN 756) underway while participating in Operation Inspired Siren. Inspired Siren is a bilateral joint exercise between the United States and Pakistan Navies. The U.S. and Pakistan are conducting training in Maritime Security Operations (MSO), air defense, anti- submarine warfare, surface warfare, mine counter measures, electronic warfare, replenishment at sea and command and control. US sailors man the rails as the USS Bataan, the lead ship in the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, pulls out of the Norfolk, Virgina, US Naval Base March 23, 2011 enroute to waters off Libya. A handout picture released on 20 March 2011 by the British Ministry of Defence shows a Tornado jetfighter being loaded with bombs and other munition at the Royal Air Force Base in Marham, Great Britain, in preparation for the launching of RAF Tornado GR4 aircraft for the first UK air combat mission in support of UN Resolution 1973. |
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One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded hit Japan on March 11, unleashing a 10-metre high tsunami that tossed ships inland and sparked fears that destructive waves could hit across the Pacific Ocean. March 11, 2011. Tsunami approaches JR Hakodate train station in Hakodate, northern Japan, March 11, 2011, after a powerful earthquake hit northeastern Japan. An extremely powerful earthquake hit the northeastern Japan region of Tohoku at 2:46 p.m. Friday, March 11 (5:46 a.m. GMT). People stand by a flooded street caused by tsunami in Hakodate, norhtern Japan, March 11, 2011, after a powerful earthquake hit northeastern Japan. Houses are destroyed by tsunami floods following the Tohoku Earthquake in near Iwaki town, Fukushima prefecture, Japan. An oil refinery is on fire following the Tohoku Earthquake in Chiba city, Chiba prefecture, Japan. |
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An embattled Moamer Kadhafi said he would throw open the country's arsenals to his supporters in a rabble rousing speech that presaged a bloody battle for the Libyan capital. Almost the entire east of the oil-rich north African country has slipped from Kadhafi's control since a popular uprising began with protests in the port city of Benghazi on February 15. A Libyan anti-government protester with her face painted in the colours of Libya's old national flag takes part in a gathering in the eastern city of Benghazi on February 27, 2011. Libyan anti-government protester holds his old national flag in front of a wall covered with graffiti against Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi in the eastern city of Tobruk on February 24, 2011. Some defaced pictures of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi are seen in the southwestern town of Nalut, Libya. |
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Cosplay is a Japanese subculture that brings together anime and gamer enthusiasts who dress up in their favorite and sometimes made-up characters and attend presentations and displays of Japanese cartoon art. In recent years the subculture has gone overseas and is now gaining more popularity in The United States and Europe. |
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Celebrating the coming Chinese New Year or Spring Festival, the most important Chinese transitional festival, which falls on 03 February 2011 as the Year of rabbit. |
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