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	Microcredit Goes Macro Myanmar government says open to more microcredit, but experts warn that sector lacks modern rules and regulations. IRIN
	Give Us the Meat China's soaring meat consumption spells trouble. SIMONE ERASMUS-LAM
	Chickpea Therapy Chickpea goes to the rescue of children in Pakistan, who are suffering “critical levels” of malnutrition after the devastating floods of 2010. IRIN
	China Farmer Fights with Home-made Cannon Wuhan farmer emulates "Avatar" and uses home-made cannon to repel 100-man-strong eviction team. ROLAND SOONG
	Strawberry Fields for Asia Across the continent, the strawberry is getting some serious acreage. SIMONE ERASMUS. Additional research and recipe by RUQXANA VASANWALA

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Carry On

Nepal's ever expanding city of Kathmandu is literally being built on the backs of Nepal's porters. Photojournalist Pushpa Adhikari tells the story of these whethered men. MORE>>
See You Tomorrow

In November 2012, a team of six eye surgeons from Nepal and Indonesia visited the cities of Padangsidempuan and Medan in Indonesia's North Sumatra, with the mission to help the blind see again. MORE>>
Write on the Wall

Street art on the walls of Kathmandu, wash the city's walls with colour and inspiration. MORE>>
No Ordinary Security Guard

Ram Bahadur has to work for each and everything. Most times, he stands at the gate, sometimes he has to fetch water, othertimes he has to go to the market to buy vegetables and fruits. He is no ordinary security guard. MORE>>
Government School

School is a place for learning about the ABCs and life. It is not merely an educational institution, it has become an essential part of childhood - a place we associate with early memories. These are memories from a student in one of Nepal's government schools. MORE>>
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