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• Humans migrated to Mongolia much earlier than previously believed
  
  Stone tools uncovered in Mongolia by an international team of archaeologists indicate that modern humans traveled across the Eurasian steppe about 45,000 years ago.
  Science Daily.  Friday, 16 Aug 2019.
• Furious backlash at Jackie Chan for backing Beijing against Hong Kong protesters
  
  One of the most famous celebrities from the Asian financial hub, the 65-year-old celebrity said he was proud of being Chinese and that he loved his motherland.
  Daily Mail.  Friday, 16 Aug 2019.
• NHS recruits 4,000 Asian nurses to take the places of EU nationals who left due to Brexit
  
  The number of EU nationals working as nurses in the NHS plunged by around 3,000 after the 2016 referendum. The gap has been filled by nurses from the Philippines and elsewhere in Asia.
  Daily Mail.  Friday, 16 Aug 2019.
• Kashmir: A priority for British Asians?
  
  Thousands have protested in London over Kashmir but is the issue a priority for British Asians?
  BBC News.  Thursday, 15 Aug 2019.
• Asian, European Stocks Mixed After Recession Jitters Spark Sell-Off On Wall Street
  
  World markets reacted to the Dow's 800-point drop on Wednesday and the release of economic data hinting that a global recession may be looming.
  NPR.  Thursday, 15 Aug 2019.
• Hong Kong unveils $2.4 billion economic support package as protests weigh
  
  Hong Kong's government announced an economic support package worth $2.44 billion on Thursday as escalating political protests and the Sino-U.S. trade war weigh heavily on the Asian financial center.
  CNBC.  Thursday, 15 Aug 2019.
• Bond yields are tumbling throughout Asia Pacific
  
  Yields for 10-year government bonds in major Asian markets have been dropping sharply as recession fears send investors pouring into the assets.
  CNBC.  Thursday, 15 Aug 2019.
• Safe-Haven ETFs Rally on Global Unrest: ETFs to Snap Up
  
  Asian markets continue to bleed on increasing geo-political issues and slowing global economic growth. This, in turn, has been adding to the appeal of safe-haven ETFs.
  Zacks.  Tuesday, 13 Aug 2019.
• Trade War Dampens U.S. Chipmakers, Not Huawei: Here's Why
  
  Intensifying trade war is affecting U.S. chip companies more than Huawei while Asian chipmakers are benefiting.
  Zacks.  Tuesday, 13 Aug 2019.
• See How The First Great Tattoo Fad Transformed A Mark Of Criminality Into A Modern Art Form
  
  A spectacular exhibition of Japanese tattoo art at San Francisco's Asian Art Museum reveals the fascinating story of how artists and actors made tattoos legit.
  Forbes.  Tuesday, 13 Aug 2019.
• Asian carp capable of surviving in much larger areas of Lake Michigan than previously thought
  
  Asian carp are capable of surviving and growing in much larger portions of Lake Michigan than scientists previously believed and present a high risk of becoming established, according to a new modeling study.
  Science Daily.  Monday, 12 Aug 2019.
• Russia, Iran, others debate how to split Caspian oil riches
  
  TURKMENBASHI, Turkmenistan (AP) - The energy-rich Central Asian nation of Turkmenistan is hosting an economic forum intended to bolster cooperation between Caspian Sea nations. ...
  Washington Times.  Monday, 12 Aug 2019.
• Eurasian Lynx born in Pyrenees for 1st time in almost a century
  
  A Spanish nature conservation centre says that the first baby lynx has been born in the Pyrenees in nearly a century.
  CBC News.  Friday, 9 Aug 2019.
• Court in Kyrgyzstan orders ex-president to stay in custody
  
  MOSCOW (AP) - A court in Kyrgyzstan has ordered the Central Asian nation's ex-president to remain in custody pending trial on corruption charges. ...
  Washington Times.  Friday, 9 Aug 2019.
• 3 Asian Central Banks Surprise Markets With Aggressive Rate Cuts
  
  Asia central banks signaled major concerns on Wednesday about the outlook for economic growth, stunning markets with a series of surprising interest rate cuts and pointing to policymakers' dwindling ammunition to fight off a downturn.
  Newsmax.  Wednesday, 7 Aug 2019.

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