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Impeachment trial for Philippines' top judge to end

28/05/2012 : The landmark impeachment trial of the Philippines' top judge was expected to wrap up Monday, bringing down the curtain on more than four months of divisive political drama that has gripped the nation.
Bisla powers Kolkata to maiden IPL title

28/05/2012 : Kolkata Knight Riders found a surprise hero in Manvinder Bisla to bag their maiden Indian Premier League title with a five-wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings in a thrilling Twenty20 final on Sunday.

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Religion, gay row won't impact Pacquiao in ring
23/05/2012 : Manny Pacquiao's devotion to religion and comments against gay marriage will not have an impact as a training distraction or in the ring as the Filipino icon prepares to fight unbeaten American Tim Bradley.
Philippines' top judge testifies, walks out of trial
22/05/2012 : The Philippines' top judge denied he was a crook as he testified then dramatically walked out at his own trial Tuesday, denouncing his impeachment as a personal vendetta by President Benigno Aquino.
Glitch mars opening of world's tallest tower
22/05/2012 : Strong winds forced the operators of the Tokyo Skytree, the world's tallest tower, to shut down its lifts on its opening day Tuesday, leaving some visitors stranded on a 450-metre-high observation deck.
Lady Gaga tweets about Islamic hardliner threats
22/05/2012 : Lady Gaga broke her silence about a jeopardised concert in Jakarta, saying on Twitter Tuesday that she was facing censorship from Indonesian authorities and threats of violence from Islamic hardliners.
Papua New Guinea court calls for Somare's return
22/05/2012 : Papua New Guinea's veteran leader Sir Michael Somare Tuesday described a Supreme Court decision calling for him to be reinstated over Prime Minister Peter O'Neill as a "triumphant day".
China TV host sparks debate over 'foreign trash'
22/05/2012 : A well-known state television presenter's call for China to kick out "foreign trash" and two highly publicised incidents of bad behaviour by visitors have set off a heated debate on foreigners in China.
Indonesia cuts Corby jail term by five years
22/05/2012 : Indonesia has agreed to a clemency plea by convicted Australian drug trafficker Schapelle Corby, slashing five years off her 20-year jail sentence, a court official said on Tuesday.
North Korea vows to bolster nuclear deterrent
22/05/2012 : North Korea vowed Tuesday to bolster its nuclear deterrent and take "self-defence" measures unless the United States halts criticism and pressure over its rocket launches and atomic programme.
Suu Kyi to address ILO in Geneva on June 14
22/05/2012 : Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi will address an International Labour Organization conference in Geneva next month during her first trip outside Myanmar in 24 years, the ILO said on Tuesday.
Youth joblessness 'won't ease until 2016'
22/05/2012 : Youth joblessness is almost back at its peak following the outbreak of the global economic crisis and is unlikely to ease until at least 2016, the International Labour Organization warned Tuesday.