Asia Brief February 20th 2009

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*Thousands Mourn South Korean Cardinal’s Death
*Chinese Sandstorms Come Early
*Human Rights Groups Say U.S. Should Address China's Abuses
*Journalists Question China’s New Press Regulations
*Falun Gong Practitioners Lu Xueqing Tortured in China
*Falun Gong Practitioner Sentenced to Labor Camp Without Trial
*Tibetan New Year Preps
*Suicide Bomber Strikes in Pakistan
*Airplane Hits Turbulence Over Tokyo
*Lao Officials Urge Return of Refugees
*Maoist Threat Plagues Jharkhand, India
*Curfew Imposed in Imphal, India
*Drug Report Released in India
*Indian Economic Package Discussed
*Kashmiri Teapots Still Charming
*Taj Festival Continues
*Market Report - Asia Bank Jitters
*Baby Meerkats Debut in Sydney

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