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Bombings intensify, "Our Lady of Madhu" moved Colombo (AsiaNews) - The statue of Our Lady of Madhu was taken yesterday from the church of Thevanpiddi to the private chapel in the bishop's residence. [1]

More than 450,000 pilgrims visit Madhu shrine for 15 August Most Catholics gathered at the site for vespers on Saturday, a day before. [2]

Military to allow the return of the statue of Our Lady of Madhu Colombo (AsiaNews) – In a few weeks time the Sri Lankan army will leave a 2.5 km2 area around Our Lady of Madhu Shrine (Mannar). (confirmed by 3 sources) [3]

UTSUNOMIYA, Japan -- An acclaimed Japanese art school is drawing on the passion and expertise of its legendary manga artist-cum-president to nurture Chinese manga hopefuls. [4]

El Papa confirmó la visita apostólica a Sri Lanka y Filipinas Ciudad del Vaticano (AsiaNews) -. Como lo informó a AsiaNews en mayo pasado, el Papa Francisco cumplirá un viaje apostólico a Sri Lanka y Filipinas en enero de 2015. [5]

Catholic and Anglican bishops: civilians desperate in Vanni, aid needed immediately Colombo (AsiaNews) - The Catholic and Anglican bishops are appealing to the government and the Tamil rebels: the civilians of Vanni are "desperate," and their needs m... [6]

Bishops’ Conference calls for an end to violence around the Madhu Shrine Colombo (AsiaNews) – Security is getting worse around the Marian Shrine of Madhu as clashes between Tamil separatists and the army continue. [7]

Pope's apostolic visit to Sri Lanka and the Philippines confirmed Vatican City (AsiaNews) - As AsiaNews reported last May, Pope Francis will make an apostolic trip to Sri Lanka and the Philippines in January 2015. [8]

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[1] MM asianews.it · 85% match

Bombings intensify, "Our Lady of Madhu" moved

Bombings intensify, "Our Lady of Madhu" moved Colombo (AsiaNews) - The statue of Our Lady of Madhu was taken yesterday from the church of Thevanpiddi to the private chapel in the bishop's residence.

[2] MM asianews.it · 85% match

More than 450,000 pilgrims visit Madhu shrine for 15 August

More than 450,000 pilgrims visit Madhu shrine for 15 August Most Catholics gathered at the site for vespers on Saturday, a day before.

[3] MM asianews.it · 75% match

Military to allow the return of the statue of Our Lady of Madhu

Military to allow the return of the statue of Our Lady of Madhu Colombo (AsiaNews) – In a few weeks time the Sri Lankan army will leave a 2.5 km2 area around Our Lady of Madhu Shrine (Mannar).

[4] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2019-07-01 · 38% match

Japanese art school 'sows the seeds' of manga in China

UTSUNOMIYA, Japan -- An acclaimed Japanese art school is drawing on the passion and expertise of its legendary manga artist-cum-president to nurture Chinese manga hopefuls.

[5] MM asianews.it · 40% match

El Papa confirmó la visita apostólica a Sri Lanka y Filipinas

El Papa confirmó la visita apostólica a Sri Lanka y Filipinas Ciudad del Vaticano (AsiaNews) -. Como lo informó a AsiaNews en mayo pasado, el Papa Francisco cumplirá un viaje apostólico a Sri Lanka y Filipinas en enero de 2015.

[6] MM asianews.it · 40% match

Catholic and Anglican bishops: civilians desperate in Vanni, aid needed immediately

Catholic and Anglican bishops: civilians desperate in Vanni, aid needed immediately Colombo (AsiaNews) - The Catholic and Anglican bishops are appealing to the government and the Tamil rebels: the civilians of Vanni are "desperate," and their needs m

[7] MM asianews.it · 40% match

Bishops’ Conference calls for an end to violence around the Madhu Shrine

Bishops’ Conference calls for an end to violence around the Madhu Shrine Colombo (AsiaNews) – Security is getting worse around the Marian Shrine of Madhu as clashes between Tamil separatists and the army continue.

[8] MM asianews.it · 40% match

Pope's apostolic visit to Sri Lanka and the Philippines confirmed

Pope's apostolic visit to Sri Lanka and the Philippines confirmed Vatican City (AsiaNews) - As AsiaNews reported last May, Pope Francis will make an apostolic trip to Sri Lanka and the Philippines in January 2015.

[9] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2021-02-17 · 35% match

Burn on, Joe: Manga icon lifts a nation's spirits

The fate of the 2021 Olympics in Tokyo may still be hanging in the balance, but one indirectly related event is already in progress.

[10] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2016-02-07 · 33% match

Terry Gou: Mercurial warlord of business

TAIPEI -- Foxconn Technology Group has been chasing Sharp, the embattled Japanese electronics conglomerate, since 2011, and the hunt reveals much about the strengths and weaknesses of Terry Gou, the 65-year-old Taiwanese founder of the world's larges

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