Who knew? Korean martial art Taekwando is highly popular in Iran and Afghanistan, and may lead to Afghan Olympic gold
No Longer Unknown, Afghan Athlete Has Eyes on Gold: http://t.co/R5aCabGr
Rohullah Nikpah received hero's welcome in Kabul in August 2008 after returning from the Bejing Games.
(Syed Jan Sabawoon/European Pressphoto Agency)
Consequences of the Fall of the Syrian Regime
Consequences of the Fall of the Syrian Regime http://t.co/Yl3VfvnO via @sharethis
Long Before London Games, James Bond Tactics
Long Before London Games, James Bond Tactics http://t.co/mnVLWhQv
Windsurfers near Weymouth, England, where USA Sailing snatched up property to study conditions before the Games. (Matt Cardy/Getty Images)
Japanese Consumers Reconsidering Rice Loyalty
Japanese Consumers Reconsidering Rice Loyalty http://t.co/bkYLi6RW
A supermarket in Fukushima prefecture. Consumers are increasingly abandoning expensive, premium-grade homegrown rice. (Ko Sasaki for The New York Times)
India Ranks Lowest Among BRICs in Innovation, but High in Innovation Efficiency
India Ranks Lowest Among BRICs in Innovation, but High in Innovation Efficiency: http://t.co/i8DhF6Kr via @knowledgwharton
From Knowledge@Wharton
The Asian Development Bank to finance trade in Chinese yuan and Indian rupee
The Asian Development Bank to finance trade in Chinese yuan and Indian rupee: http://t.co/BwSmwmVB via @WSJ
A bank cashier in Mumbai counts rupee notes. (Agence France-Presse/Getty Images)
Siamese King’s Tomb in Upper Burma to be Destroyed
Siamese King’s Tomb in Upper Burma to be Destroyed | The Irrawaddy Magazine: http://t.co/5wzPGaHJ
The historic tomb of former Siamese King Uthumphon near Mandalay. (Photo: The Irrawaddy)
Family Ties and Cultural Borders
Family Ties and Cultural Borders: http://t.co/BOJN6ngo
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