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Sex workers seek freedom and legalisation of their profession on MayDay

by Mnet on Thu 01 May 2008 09:20 AM BST

Sex workers in India's eastern city of Kolkata took out a candlelight
procession seeking freedom and legalisation of their profession on the eve of
May Day, which is observed world over as workers' day.

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China opens world's longest sea bridge

by Mnet on Thu 01 May 2008 09:16 AM BST

China opens the world's longest cross-sea bridge in Hangzhou Bay, linking
two of the country's booming hubs.

HANGZHOU BAY, CHINA (MAY 1, 2008) CCTV -

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Empty fuel stations and scuffles in parliament as Japan raises gasoline tax

by Mnet on Thu 01 May 2008 09:14 AM BST

Japan's government restores a hefty and unpopular tax on gasoline in the
midst of a string of national holidays, despite angry drivers and scuffles in
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