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Filipino Christian conservatives denounce Lady Gaga concert

The Philippines — Sat, 19 May 2012 15:02:13 +0000

MANILA (Reuters) – Conservative Christian groups in the Philippines on Saturday marched near a shopping mall to demand the cancellation of Lady Gaga's two concerts next week, saying her songs carried "demonic" undertones.

SE Asia Stocks-Philippines, Vietnam lead weekly losses

The Philippines — Fri, 18 May 2012 10:54:04 +0000

BANGKOK, May 18 (Reuters) – Southeast Asian stock marketsextended their losses on Friday, with Philippine shares slidingalmost 3 percent, as escalating problems in Europe madeinvestors head for the exits. …

Christians rally against Lady Gaga

The Philippines — Fri, 18 May 2012 04:32:39 +0000

About 70 Christian youths in the Philippines have chanted "Stop the Lady Gaga concerts" at a rally calling for the singer's shows in Manila next week to be cancelled. Related Stories Stocks slump after bad US report Japan launches first foreign probe Dozens killed in Vietnam bus crash Obama backs closer ties with Burma Man charged with stalking actress

China jails smuggler Lai for life

The Philippines — Fri, 18 May 2012 02:28:54 +0000

Lai Changxing, extradited from Canada to China to face smuggling and bribery charges, is jailed for life in China, state media says.

Japan launches S Korea satellite

The Philippines — Fri, 18 May 2012 02:07:48 +0000

Japan completes its first successful commercial launch of a foreign-made satellite early on Friday, marking its entry into the launch business.

US puts tariffs on Chinese panels

The Philippines — Fri, 18 May 2012 01:18:37 +0000

US to impose import tariffs on Chinese solar companies

The fish more poisonous than cyanide

The Philippines — Thu, 17 May 2012 23:12:48 +0000

Eating the fish that contains a poison stronger than cyanide

Asian trading heads for online

The Philippines — Thu, 17 May 2012 23:00:59 +0000

The social networks breaking Asia’s stock market traditions

US relaxes some Burma sanctions

The Philippines — Thu, 17 May 2012 22:30:24 +0000

The US says it has relaxed some sanctions on investments in Burma and named an ambassador to the country following political reforms.

VIDEO: China activist’s family claim torture

The Philippines — Thu, 17 May 2012 21:48:58 +0000

Relatives of the blind Chinese activist, Chen Guangcheng, have given detailed accounts of the torture and retribution they have allegedly suffered at the hands of Chinese authorities.