Web site to promote DPP's March 26 demonstration
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Democratic Progressive Party Chairman Su Tseng-chang, center, and interest group members yesterday call the public to take part in the March 26 ``Democracy, Peace and Defending Taiwan'' demonstration to oppose China's ``Anti-Secession'' Law. The event was held at the Taipei Youth Activity Center.
PHOTO: SEAN CHAO, TAIPEI TIMES
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Palestine agrees to 9-month ceasefire
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Christians from different countries pray next to the walls of Jerusalem's Old City Thursday, with the Al-Aqsa mosques compound, Islam's third holiest shrine, in the background. Palestinian prime minister Ahmed Qorei appealed to Israel to thwart any strike against the mosque, amid reports that Jewish extremists were plotting to take over the disputed holy site to disrupt the planned evacuation of the Gaza Strip.
PHOTO: AFP
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Kim's grasp on power is slipping
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ILLUSTRATION: MOUNTAIN PEOPLE
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New hotel redefines luxury
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Men walk through the lobby of the Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The Emirates Palace, which just opened to the public, is said to be the most expensive hotel ever built.
PHOTO: NY TIMES
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A worker caulks the entrance arch at the Emirates Palace.
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Taking the stairs at the Emirates Palace, in Abu Dhabi.
PHOTO: NY TIMES
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It's yes to drugs with latest video games
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For a power boost in Narc, Detective Marcus Hill injects a drug, above. LSD use results in hallucinations, below. The character's use of illegal drugs leads to consequences like blackouts and demotions.
PHOTOS: NY TIMES
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Drivers start up engines ahead of Malaysia GP
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Ferrari technicians push Michael Schumacher car into a garage after a Malaysian F1 Grand Prix practice session in Sepang, Malaysia, Friday.
PHOTO: AP
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World Cup Sevens starts in HK
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Argentina's Juan Fernndez Lobbe, left, is tackled by Tunisia's Haithem Chelly during their World Cup Sevens qualifying match in Hong Kong on Friday. Argentina won 24-5.
PHOTO: AP
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Parma reaches UEFA Cup quarterfinals
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Parma's Fabio Vignaroli, right, and Seville's Daniel Alves in action during their UEFA Cup match at Parma's Tardini stadium in northern Italy, Thursday.
PHOTO: AP
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Heat beats Lakers with team offense
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Shaquille O'Neal, right, of the Heat, drives past the LA Lakers defense during the first half of their game at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida, Thursday.
PHOTO: EPA
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