It is not the first time that an ancient temple has bred violence.

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Chinese media is once more preoccupied with North Korea but there is also coverage of plans to demolish an ancient temple.

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"I recently visited the ancient Todaiji temple in Nara and noticed an extra roof tile set on its top, " recalls the Toshiba president.

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The couple arrived to the sound of bagpipes at Middle Temple - one of the ancient Inns of Court - where the duke is an honorary barrister and member of the institution's governing body.

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This temple, built in the late 15th century, is a major monument of Jain architecture, an ancient ascetic faith based on nonviolence.

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