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Interview: James Whitlow Delano on Palm Oil and Deforestation in Malaysia [Photos]

Several generations of a Batek Negrito family shelter from the rain on a logging road, which divides oil palm plantations from the Taman Negara National Park. (James Whitlow Delano)
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Photographer James Whitlow Delano has been documenting the destruction of the most diverse ecosystem on the planet for the past 17 years. He spoke to Asia Blog about the human cost of palm oil in Malaysian Borneo.

January 31st by Shreeya Sinha | Comments

Photo of the Day: Legong Dance and Ramayana in Bali

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The Legong Dance and Ramayana is performed in Ubud palace in Bali, Indonesia on January 17, 2012. (Henk Kosters /Flickr)

January 30th by Shreeya Sinha | Comments

Photo of the Day: The Gas Man

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A man pulls a cart of new, green gas bottles which are used for home cooking in Jakarta, Indonesia on January 27, 2012. (Uncle Capung /Flickr)

January 27th by Shreeya Sinha | Comments

Photo (and Video) of the Day: Australia Day Showdown and India Republic Day Stunt

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Australia Day ended up in a showdown between the prime minister and Aboriginal protestors. In India, Republic Day was celebrated with a show of its military might and cultural diversity.

January 26th by Shreeya Sinha | Comments

Photo of the Day: Twilight in Titiwangsa

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The sun sets over Titiwangsa, located in the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on January 24, 2012. (Syibli /Flickr)

January 25th by Shreeya Sinha | Comments

Lunar New Year Celebrations Around World Usher in Year of the Dragon [Photos]

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We collected our favorite images from across the globe. Happy New Year!

January 23rd by Shreeya Sinha | Comments

Photo of the Day: Waiting for a Bus in Tibet

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In Tibet, two herdsman wait for a bus, which arrives only once a day on January 19, 2012. (Hsin-Chan Chien /Flickr)

January 20th by Shreeya Sinha | Comments

Photo (and Video!) of the Day: The Ultimate Handlebar Moustache

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Check out this photo and clip from a documentary about the culture of beards and moustaches in India. (William Hartley /Flickr)

January 19th by Shreeya Sinha | Comments

Interview: China Photographer Sean Gallagher Discusses Threat to Pandas [Photos]

Pandas at the Giant Panda Breeding Centre in Chengdu, China live in climate-controlled enclosures. (Sean Gallagher)
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As giant pandas "Chubby" and "Happy" settle into their new home at a French zoo, China environmental photographer Sean Gallagher discusses their endangered status and shares photos of their old home in Chengdu, China.

January 18th by Shreeya Sinha | Comments

Where in Asia? Take Our Satellite Imagery Test

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We've chosen 20 satellite images of interesting landmarks throughout the Asia-Pacific region. How many can you name?

January 18th by Nadia Rasul | Comments
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