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Philippines Foreign Secretary Defends Controversial Drug War

New York, September 21, 2017 — Secretary of Foreign Affairs for the Philippines Alan Cayetano defends the violent war on drugs instituted by President Rodrigo Duterte and claims activists are using "sentimental or emotional events" to make "false generalizations" about the campaign. (2 min., 57 sec.) 

Developing Global Mindsets for Hong Kong’s Future (Complete)
Education
 /  Hong Kong

Developing Global Mindsets for Hong Kong’s Future (Complete)

A distinguished panel of educators and supporters of education discusses the importance and key challenges in developing international perspectives among the territory's youngsters.
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Exhibition Symposium: 'Secrets of the Sea: A Tang Shipwreck and Early Trade in Asia' — Keynote Address
Arts
 /  New York

Exhibition Symposium: 'Secrets of the Sea: A Tang Shipwreck and Early Trade in Asia' — Keynote Address

The landmark symposium presents a comprehensive review of the Belitung shipwreck's cargo.
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'It Was My First Experience of Someone Telling Me I Don't Belong'
Current Affairs
 /  New York

'It Was My First Experience of Someone Telling Me I Don't Belong'

Dalia Fahmy recounts a frightening incident in a New Jersey parking lot in which she was targeted for being Muslim.
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Islam: Debating Democracy, Tolerance, and Terrorism (Complete)
Current Affairs
 /  New York

Islam: Debating Democracy, Tolerance, and Terrorism (Complete)

Dalia Fahmy, Shadi Hamid, and Mengia Hong Tschalaer discuss the current crises of the Islamic faith.
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Sanam Marvi and Arieb Azhar Sing 'Mahi Year Di Garholi'
Arts
 /  New York

Sanam Marvi and Arieb Azhar Sing 'Mahi Year Di Garholi'

The Pakistani singers performed at Asia Society in New York
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Arieb Azhar Sings 'Husne Haqiqi'
Arts
 /  New York

Arieb Azhar Sings 'Husne Haqiqi'

The Pakistani singer performs the Sufi poem 'Husne Haqiqi.'
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Sanam Marvi Sings 'Mai Ta Aap Khayaal'
Arts
 /  New York

Sanam Marvi Sings 'Mai Ta Aap Khayaal'

Pakistani singer Sanam Marvi performs the Sufi poem "Mai Ta Aap Khayaal."
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Sanam Marvi and Arieb Azhar Sing 'Laal Meri Patt'
Arts
 /  New York

Sanam Marvi and Arieb Azhar Sing 'Laal Meri Patt'

Sanam Marvi and Arieb Azhar sing "Laal Meri Patt" at Asia Society.
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Sanam Marvi Sings 'Asan Ishq Da Kalma Parh Bethe'
Arts
 /  New York

Sanam Marvi Sings 'Asan Ishq Da Kalma Parh Bethe'

The song was part of the Pakistani superstar's recent performance at Asia Society.
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Why Chinese Dissidents Sought a 'Spiritual Revolution' in China
Current Affairs
 /  New York

Why Chinese Dissidents Sought a 'Spiritual Revolution' in China

Ian Johnson and Ian Buruma discuss moral "malaise" in China and two events that sparked interest in religious conversion.
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ChinaFile Presents: The Souls of China: The Return of Religion After Mao (Complete)
Current Affairs
 /  New York

ChinaFile Presents: The Souls of China: The Return of Religion After Mao (Complete)

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Ian Johnson discusses his new book about China’s massive spiritual revival at Asia Society.
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David Petraeus: One Missile Strike in Syria 'Does Not a Strategy Make'
Current Affairs
 /  New York

David Petraeus: One Missile Strike in Syria 'Does Not a Strategy Make'

The retired general praised President Trump's recent attack in Syria but warned of a difficult road ahead.
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