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China’s Moon Rover Starts Exploring
China's Yutu moon rover has started exploring the surface of the moon, sending back the first photos it has taken on the moon.
Asian Countries Top Latest PISA Survey
Asian countries outperform the rest of the world in the latest PISA survey which evaluates the knowledge and skills of 15-year-olds.
China Launches Chang’e-3 Lunar Probe
China has launched its Chang'e-3 lunar probe mission which will land on the moon and deploy China's first ever moon rover.
Global Study Shows Cancer Patients Lack Access To Pain Medicines
A global study reveals a pandemic of intolerable pain affecting billions, caused by over-regulation of pain medicines.
5 Must-Read Stories In November 2013
Here are five must-read stories from our November 2013 magazine.
Top Concerns For Asia: Mental Health, Obesity, NCDs
Mental health, obesity and non-communicable diseases are top-priority goals for the region between 2015 and 2030, according to experts from nine Asian countries and Australia.
Depression-Linked Death And Disability Lowest In Japan
A study reveals that the rates of death and disability attributable to depression are highest in Afghanistan and lowest in Japan.
Typhoon Haiyan Hits Philippines, Instills Fear In Locals
Aid agencies are bracing for the worst after Typhoon Haiyan slammed into the Philippines, triggering landslides, heavy flooding and affecting tens of millions of people.
Burma’s ‘Refugee’ Doctor Wins Sydney Peace Prize
Dr. Cynthia Maung, founder of the Mae Tao Clinic in Thailand, has received the 2013 Sydney Peace Prize.
