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Making Thai Buddhism relevant again
News, Sanitsuda Ekachai, Published on 01/03/2017
» So the Dhammakaya Temple is a cult. So its leader reportedly claims to be a doomsday saviour who takes rich donors on a tour to heaven to see the Buddha. So it teaches its followers to buy premium spaces in heaven by donating to the temple. So its doctrine on the permanence of self is against Buddhism. So what?
Samsung heir Jay Y Lee arrested for bribery
Bloomberg News, Published on 17/02/2017
» Samsung Group’s Jay Y Lee was formally arrested on allegations of bribery, perjury and embezzlement, an extraordinary step that jeopardises the executive’s ascent to the top role at the world’s biggest smartphone maker.
Pope takes over Knights of Malta after condom dispute
Published on 25/01/2017
» VATICAN CITY - The Vatican said Wednesday it was taking over the embattled Knights of Malta lay Catholic order in an extraordinary display of papal power after the Knights' grand master publicly defied Pope Francis in a bitter dispute over condoms.
Court rejects arrest of Samsung heir
Bloomberg News, Published on 19/01/2017
» SEOUL - A court in South Korea turned down prosecutors’ request to arrest Samsung Group’s Jay Y. Lee on alleged bribery, perjury and embezzlement, letting him stay in place atop the country’s most powerful company while they continue their investigation.
Samsung’s Lee appears for questioning in bribery probe
Bloomberg News, Published on 12/01/2017
» Special prosecutors began questioning Samsung Electronics Co vice chairman Jay Y Lee on Thursday as a suspect in a bribery investigation, deepening an influence-peddling scandal that has already led to the impeachment of South Korea’s president.
South Koreans rally to demand 'Park-free' 2017
AFP, Published on 31/12/2016
» SEOUL - More than half a million South Koreans marked New Year's Eve with a massive protest Saturday calling for the immediate arrest and ouster of impeached President Park Geun-Hye.
A year to remember
Asia focus, Published on 26/12/2016
» From the election of "Duterte Harry" in the Philippines to the affair of the "Female Rasputin" that has gripped millions of Koreans, it's been another memorable year in Asia. A few long-running political and security soap operas also continue to play out, most notably the drama in the South China Sea. As well, there is no sign that the tragedy of the Rohingya will end anytime soon. This week, Asia Focus takes a look back at some of the events and personalities that made headlines in 2016.
Lawmakers seek to question S. Korea's detained 'Rasputin'
AFP, Published on 26/12/2016
» SEOUL - South Korean lawmakers sought Monday to question the woman at the heart of a corruption scandal that triggered the impeachment of President Park Geun-Hye, as special prosecutors raided the home of a former top presidential aide.
Korean protesters push for Park ouster
AFP, Published on 24/12/2016
» SEOUL: Tens of thousands of people were expected to gather in Seoul on Saturday for a ninth straight week to demand the immediate ouster of impeached President Park Geun-Hye, organisers said.
Ferry tragedy probed as S. Korea impeachment hearing opens
AFP, Published on 22/12/2016
» SEOUL - South Korea's scandal-hit president was asked to clarify the mystery surrounding her whereabouts at the time of a disastrous 2014 ferry sinking Thursday as the Constitutional Court opened her impeachment hearing.