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Dubai, Aug 3, 2009 (WAM) - Shipping was hampered as a blanket of dust enveloped the country, sending scores of people to the doctor with complaints of eye and nose irritation.

LANGKAWI (Malaysia), Aug 3 (Bernama) -- Jetstar is scheduled to launch
flights between Singapore and Langkawi in October, Kedah Tourism Action Council

SEOUL, Aug. 3 (Yonhap) -- Opposition parties and progressive civic groups on
Monday slammed the government decision to ban demonstrations at the newly-opened

KUANTAN (Malaysia), Aug 2 (Bernama) -- The National Classical Artistes
Competition has succeeded in dignifying the country's culture by involving

Yonhap News Summary

The following is the first summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency
on Monday.

Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki stressed on Sunday that the fight against extremism required a regional strategy.

MOSCOW, August 3 (Itar-Tass) - Moscow City's rescue services on Monday
mark the 72nd anniversary since their establishment.

Almaty, August 03, 2009 (Khabar) - At a meeting in Almaty attendees have discussed such issues as shareholding construction, leased housing, refinancing of mortgage loans and price for flats.

Kyzylorda, August 03, 2009 (Khabar) - According to Counting committee on control of using of republican budget, Kyzylorda region spent state funds for the sum 1,5 billion tenge during two last year