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James Taylor Cancels Philippines Concert Over President’s Brutal Anti-Drug Campaign

James Taylor cancelled an upcoming concert in the Philippines, stating that President Rodrigo Duterte's crackdown on suspected drug offenders is "deeply concerning and unacceptable to anyone who loves the rule of law." According to The New York Times , Human rights watchdogs report that Duterte's campaign against illegal drugs has left over 6,000 people dead. The…

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08:05 on December 21 2016

US singer James Taylor cancels Manila concert over drug war

BBC News - UK — US singer James Taylor cancels a concert in Manila over Philippines' brutal war on drugs. more info
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15:09 on December 21 2016

James Taylor Cancels Philippines Concert Over President’s Brutal Anti-Drug Campaign

Stereogum — James Taylor cancelled an upcoming concert in the Philippines, stating that President Rodrigo Duterte's crackdown on suspected drug offenders is "deeply concerning and un... more info
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09:25 on December 21 2016

James Taylor cancels Manila concert to protest Philippines drug killings

Reuters — MANILA (Reuters) - American singer-songwriter James Taylor has canceled a concert in the Philippines in a show of opposition to what he said were "unacceptable" killings ... more info
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05:52 on December 21 2016

James Taylor Cancels His Manila Concert Because of Rodrigo Duterte’s War on Drugs

Time — "I don't think of my music as particularly political but sometimes one is called upon to make a political stand" more info
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11:15 on December 21 2016

James Taylor cancels Manila concert, protesting Philippine president's war on drugs

L.A. Times - Entertainment — American singer-songwriter James Taylor canceled an upcoming concert in Manila to protest Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs, a campaign of extraj... more info
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23:17 on December 21 2016

James Taylor cancels Philippines gig to protest murderous anti-drug policy

USA Today Music — Taylor attacks President Duterte's policy as 'summary executions' of drug suspects.             more info
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