KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — Lynas Corp’s license remains suspended as regulators await the science minister’s decision on an appeal, signalling further delays for the Australian miner that could push back the projected start date for its controversial rare earth plant. More »AELB says will wait on minister, signals more delays for Lynas
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AELB says will wait on minister, signals more delays for Lynas
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — Lynas Corp’s license remains suspended as regulators await the science minister’s decision on an appeal, signalling further delays for the Australian miner that could push back the projected start date for its controversial rare earth plant.
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Countries that "sow chaos" in Syria could find the tables turned, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad told a state-run Russian television … More »Assad warns against sowing chaos in Syria
French President Francois Hollande unveiled a government of mainly moderate Socialists and longtime allies Wednesday as his new prime minister vowed to … More »France's Hollande unveils moderate new cabinet
Tunku Aziz a man of principle and integrity, says Kit Siang The Malaysian InsiderKUALA LUMPUR, May 16 — Lim Kit Siang has called Tunku Aziz Tunku Ibrahim “a man of principle and integrity” despite the former DAP vice-chairman accusing Lim’s son of being untrustworthy and lacking d …
- ISA hunger strike: Detainee's mum pleads for info Malaysiakini
The mother of an Internal Security Act detainee has urged family members of other detainees to come forward with any details they have of the hunger strike by the detainees.
- Ex-driver: I saw actress bank in RM1mil Malaysiakini
Actress Zahida Mohamed Rafiq’s former driver claimed that he was present when she made a bank deposit of RM1 million, said to have been received from Rural Development Minister Shafie Apdal.
- Penang Institute: Fellowship offer was not to compensate for senatorsh … The Malaysian Insider
KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 — The Penang Institute’s fellowship offer to Tunku Abdul Aziz Tunku Ibrahim has been misconstrued as compensation for his senatorship, its CEO Zairil Khir Johari has said.
China has been quietly and gently pressuring North Korea to scrap plans for a third nuclear test, said two sources with knowledge of closed-door discussions between the countries, but there is no indication …
- Mladic taunts survivors at start of genocide trial Reuters
Bosnian Serb general Ratko Mladic taunted Srebrenica survivors on Wednesday at the start of his trial for genocide, running his hand across his throat in a gesture of defiance to relatives of the worst …
- Indonesia finds black box from crashed Russian jet Reuters
Indonesia's national search and rescue agency has found a black box flight recorder from a Russian Sukhoi Superjet 100 that crashed during a demonstration flight killing all 45 people on board, an agency …
- Assad warns against sowing chaos in Syria Reuters
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Countries that "sow chaos" in Syria could find the tables turned, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad told a state-run Russian television station in comments aired on Wednesday. Assad gave …
TOKYO (Reuters) - Apple Inc plans to use a larger screen on the next-generation iPhone and has begun to place orders for the new displays from suppliers in South Korea and Japan, people familiar with the …
- S. Korea pension fund eyes more China investment AFP News
South Korea's national pension fund, the world's fourth largest, said Wednesday it hopes to buy more yuan-denominated Chinese stocks to diversify its overseas investment portfolio.
- Japan's DoCoMo to launch smart phones for elderly AFP News
Leading Japanese mobile operator NTT DoCoMo on Wednesday unveiled its first smart phone specially designed for elderly users, as the company bids to tap into an ageing consumer population.
- Indian rupee hits record low AFP News
India's rupee hit a record low against the dollar Wednesday and stocks fell nearly two percent as uncertainty over the eurozone debt crisis and weak domestic indicators hit Asia's third-largest econom …
Controversial QPR midfielder Joey Barton accepted a charge of violent conduct on Wednesday but denied another one arising out of last Sunday's Premier League clash with Manchester City.
- Ferdinand gutted as Hodgson opts for Terry AFP News
Veteran defender Rio Ferdinand was the highest-profile casualty on Wednesday as England manager Roy Hodgson unveiled his squad for the European Championships.
- Dutch edge Germans for Euro U-17 title AFP News
Holland retained their Under-17 European football title here on Wednesday as they beat old foes Germany 5-4 on penalties after the game ended 1-1.
- Bayern have Starke choice for goalkeeper AFP News
Goalkeeper Tom Starke has signed a three-year deal to switch from Hoffenheim to Champions League finalists Bayern Munich, his new club confirmed Wednesday.
The Big Apple may not have California's weather, but tech fans at New York Internet Week say that in every other way the city is on course to become Silicon Valley 2.0.
- Japan firm unveils gesture controlling device AFP News
Japanese technology titan NEC has unveiled a gadget that allows users to control their TV, mobile phone or tablet computer using a virtual input device.
- Verizon sees revenue increase from shared plans Reuters
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Verizon Wireless should see an increase in data revenue after it offers new shared data plans this summer, according to a top executive for parent company Verizon Communications Inc. …
- Google searches get smarter AFP News
Google on Wednesday began making its search engine smarter in a major upgrade that looks beyond query words to figure out what people are actually seeking online.
Sony Pictures Entertainment on Wednesday said that the Academy Award winning screenwriter behind "The Social Network" will write the script for a film about Apple co-founder Steve Jobs.
- Emily VanCamp: Revenge Finale Is 'Intense,' 'Mind Blowing' Access Hollywood
"Revenge" wraps up its first season on May 23 on ABC, and series star Emily VanCamp said the surprises in store for the finale are off the charts. "It's like a 25," Emily told Access Hollywood correspondent …
- Dancing With The Stars Final 3 Weigh In On Winning The Mirrorball Access Hollywood
"Dancing with the Stars" kicks off its Season 14 finals next week and the show's final three contestants - William Levy, Katherine Jenkins and Donald Driver - told Access Hollywood what it's like to …
- Jesus and Mary Chain reconnect in China AFP News
Fighting, drinking, and smashing up their equipment was all part of getting noticed for The Jesus and Mary Chain in their formative days -- before the Internet gave everyone a potential audience.
- Durian runtuh jadi tempoyak
Projek memberi duit dari kerajaan Barisan Nasional telah dan sedang berjalan lancar. Ketika sekolah baru dibuka awal tahun ini ibu, ayah dan anak telah diberi 200 ringgit untuk membeli buku. Ini diikuti dengan pemberian 500 ringgit untuk keluarga yang berpendapatan … Continue reading →
- Army veterans do 'butt exercises' at Ambiga's house
A group of retired armed forces personnel held ‘butt exercises’ in front of the residence of Bersih co-chairperson Ambiga Sreenevasan in Bukit Damansara early this morning.
- Tunku Aziz: I don’t trust Guan Eng
KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 — Tunku Aziz Tunku Ibrahim has openly attacked Lim Guan Eng, saying he does not trust the DAP secretary-general and ending any hopes of bringing the former party vice-chairman back into the fold after his resignation on Monday.
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