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• Stocks End Higher as Oil Slips
In Asia, Japan's Nikkei 225 climbed 0.94% to end at 14,251.74, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng index slipped 0.08% to 25,513.71. Treasury market Treasuries were higher on Thursday in response to the weaker economic reports.
• Women rise in Rwanda's economic revival
Microloan programs in Africa, Asia and Latin America have shown similar results. In India's great economic transformation of the past 15 years, states that have the highest percentage of women in the labor force have grown the fastest as well as had ...
• Malaysia Airlines offers free tickets
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - Flag carrier Malaysia Airlines said Wednesday it plans to offer one million free seats for flights within Southeast Asia as part of an aggressive campaign to boost sales and income amid high oil prices. The Everyday Low Fares ...
• Chinese journalist jailed 4 years
We condemn Qi Chonghuai's sentence and the brutal treatment he has received throughout his detention," CPJ Asia Program Coordinator Bob Dietz said in the statement.
• Switzerland will get the iPhone
Among those deals are pacts with providers in Latin America, Canada, Italy and the Asia-Pacific region including agreements covering Australia, India and the Philippines.

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• Regional: Asia: Recreation and Sports  (2)

» Bouldering.net Japan - information on bouldering in Japan.
» Bundok Philippines - Photos and trip reports from climbing and trekking in the Philippines. General information and maps for some area mountains, including a climbing guide for Mount Apo. (Philippines)
» Climbing in Thailand - General area and crag information. Partner listing. Photos. (Thailand)
» High Camp - List of rock climbing areas and gyms near Jakarta. Photos and general information on the area's mountains. (Indonesia)
» Omachi Alpine Museum - History of the museum. About the exhibits. (Nagano-pref, Japan)
» Real Mera - Information on Mera Peak, Nepal and a trip report of its ascent. (Nepal)