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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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US college shooting suspect charged with murder
05/04/2012 : A Korean-American arrested over a massacre at a religious college in California was charged with seven counts of murder on Wednesday, prosecutors said, adding that he had admitted the crimes.
Japan's Kameda retains WBA bantamweight title
05/04/2012 : Japan's Koki Kameda successfully defended his World Boxing Association (WBA) bantamweight title on Wednesday, winning a unanimous decision victory over Nouldy Manakane of Indonesia.
Imperial Chinese bowl fetches $27 million
04/04/2012 : An extremely rare Chinese porcelain bowl fetched nearly $27 million on Wednesday, smashing pre-sale estimates by about three times, as Sotheby's wrapped up its season's sale in Hong Kong.
Japan's Irie books swimming place at Olympics
04/04/2012 : Japan's Ryosuke Irie earned his place in the London Olympics by winning the men's 100-metre backstroke at the national swimming championships in Tokyo on Wednesday.
Malaysia poll critics call for nationwide rally
04/04/2012 : Critics of Malaysia's electoral system called Wednesday for a nationwide protest this month to press for thorough reform before upcoming polls that they warned could be "the dirtiest yet".
Indonesia justice ministry backs jailed Australian's appeal
04/04/2012 : Indonesia's justice ministry said Wednesday it had recommended granting clemency to an Australian drug trafficker, whose lawyers argue she went insane after being jailed in a notorious Bali prison.
Nobel laureates urge China to talk to Dalai Lama
04/04/2012 : Twelve Nobel laureates including South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu have written to China's president urging him to open talks with the Dalai Lama after a series of self-immolations by Tibetans.
Taiwan delays cuts to armed forces: lawmaker
04/04/2012 : Taiwan's plan to cut its armed forces by a fifth has been held up by political wrangling, a lawmaker said Wednesday, delaying by a year a military reduction driven by improved ties with China.
Fiji says open for tourists despite floods
04/04/2012 : Flood-ravaged Fiji insisted it was "business as usual" for the South Pacific nation's vital tourism industry Wednesday, as officials confirmed the death toll from recent downpours had risen to five.
Suicide bomber kills 12 in northern Afghanistan
04/04/2012 : A suicide bomber attacked foreign military forces in northern Afghanistan on Wednesday, killing at least 12 people including three international troops, officials said.