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22,270 PARTICIPANTS AT APRIL 28 RALLY, SAYS RAIS
Bernama - Mon, May 21, 2012
KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- The total number of people who joined thepublic rally in the federal capital last month was 22,270 and not hundreds ofthousands as claimed by the opposition, Information, Communications and CultureMinister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim said today. He said the figure on the attendance at the April 28 rally was arrived at bythe Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) by using the photographic blockingsystem. ... More »22,270 PARTICIPANTS AT APRIL 28 RALLY, SAYS RAIS
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PERKASA WANTS ANWAR TO ANNOUNCE SHADOW CABINET THIS MONTH
Bernama - Sat, May 19, 2012
KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- Pertubuhan Pribumi Perkasa Malaysia(Perkasa) today challenged opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim toannounce the opposition''s shadow cabinet this month in view of the approachinggeneral election.Perkasa information chief Ruslan Kasim said the people wanted to find outfrom the shadow cabinet who would be given the trust and mandate to form thenext government."If Anwar refuses to announce the line-up now or delays it, it''ll be a ployby Anwar as we all know that he would usually promise some candidates certainposts. ... More »PERKASA WANTS ANWAR TO ANNOUNCE SHADOW CABINET THIS MONTH
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UN nuclear chief sees deal with Iran soon
Reuters - 12 hours ago
VIENNA (Reuters) - The U.N. nuclear watchdog chief said on Tuesday he expected to sign a deal with Iran soon to boost its cooperation with an investigation into Tehran's disputed atomic activity, although differences remained. Yukiya Amano, head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), spoke a day after holding rare talks in Tehran and a day before Iran and six world powers will hold broader negotiations on the extent of Tehran's nuclear programme. "(A) decision was made to conclude and sign the agreement ... ... More »UN nuclear chief sees deal with Iran soon
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KL POLICE SERVE SUMMONS ON ANWAR, AZMIN AND BADRUL HISHAM
Bernama - Mon, May 21, 2012
KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- Kuala Lumpur police today served a summonseach on opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Parti Keadilan Rakyat(PKR)deputy president Azmin Ali and Rembau PKR division chief Badrul HishamShaharin over the Bersih rally at Dataran Merdeka on April 28.Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Mohmad Salleh said with the summonsesissued, they were required to present themselves at the Jalan Duta Magistrate''sCourt at 9am tomorrow. ... More »KL POLICE SERVE SUMMONS ON ANWAR, AZMIN AND BADRUL HISHAM
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CUEPACS-MTUC TO PUT FORWARD FOUR DEMANDS TO PM
Bernama - Thu, May 17, 2012
KUALA LUMPUR, May 17 (Bernama) -- Cuepacs and the Malaysian Trade UnionCongress (MTUC) will put forward four demands to Prime Minister Datuk Seri NajibTun Razak, aimed at ensuring the welfare of staff at seven government agencies,when they retire.The four demands - to include them under the Pension Scheme, give HousingAllowance just like civil servants, gratuity and increase employers share ofcontribution to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) - will be submitted to Najibsoon. ... More »CUEPACS-MTUC TO PUT FORWARD FOUR DEMANDS TO PM
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Fake drugs threaten gains made in war on malaria
Reuters - 21 hours ago
LONDON (Reuters) - Low-quality and fake anti-malarial drugs flooding into markets in Asia and Africa are driving drug resistance and threatening gains made in the fight against the disease in the past decade, according to a study by global health experts. The study found around 36 percent of anti-malarial drugs analysed in southeast Asia were fake, while a third of samples in sub-Saharan Africa failed chemical testing because they contained either too much or not enough active ingredient. The researchers said the problem might be even bigger. ... More »Fake drugs threaten gains made in war on malaria
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Obama campaign steps up Bain attacks on Romney
Reuters - 22 hours ago
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's re-election campaign on Monday stepped up its criticism of Mitt Romney for cutting jobs when he was a business executive, despite a warning from a leading Obama supporter that the attacks have gone too far. The Obama camp launched an ad featuring former workers at an office supplies business that went bankrupt after Republican candidate Romney's Bain Capital took it over in the mid-1990s. ... More »Obama campaign steps up Bain attacks on Romney
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Dharun Ravi gets 30 days jail for bias crime
Reuters - 21 hours ago
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey (Reuters) - A former Rutgers University student was sentenced on Monday to 30 days in jail for a bias crime after he spied on his roommate's gay encounter in a case that drew national attention to bullying. Dharun Ravi, 20, had faced a possible maximum sentence of 10 years behind bars for using a webcam to invade the privacy of his roommate, Tyler Clementi, and an older man in their college dorm room. ... More »Dharun Ravi gets 30 days jail for bias crime
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Dharun Ravi says sorry to gay roommate's family
Reuters - Fri, Mar 23, 2012
REUTERS - Dharun Ravi, convicted of hate crimes for using a webcam to spy on his Rutgers University roommate's gay encounter, apologized publicly for the first time to the young man's family, saying "I didn't hate Tyler." After being offered a plea deal with no jail time, Ravi, 20, took a gamble by going to trial in a case that put a national spotlight on gay bullying and teen suicide. The roommate, Tyler Clementi, killed himself three days after learning his sexual tryst was seen by webcam. ... More »Dharun Ravi says sorry to gay roommate's family
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ANWAR, AZMIN, BADRUL HISHAM CHARGED UNDER PEACEFUL ASSEMBLY ACT
Bernama - 15 hours ago
KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahimand Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) deputy president Mohamed Azmin Ali as well asRembau PKR branch head Badrul Hisham Shaharin were charged at the Sessions Courthere today for participating in a street protest that resulted in chaos in thefederal capital on April 28.They pleaded not guilty to the charge as well as the second charge ofabetting Tangam Raju, Rajesh Kumar Gejinder and Farhan Ibrahim by inciting themto dismantle the metal barricade at Jalan Raja, here, on the same day. ... More »ANWAR, AZMIN, BADRUL HISHAM CHARGED UNDER PEACEFUL ASSEMBLY ACT
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Suaram slams prosecution of opposition leaders involved in Bersih rally
The Edge - 12 hours ago
KUALA LUMPUR (May 22): Suara Rakyat Malaysia (Suaram) has condemned the prosecution of three leaders from Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) in relation to the Bersih 3.0 rally on April 28 this year. More »Suaram slams prosecution of opposition leaders involved in Bersih rally
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IRSHAD MANJI'S BOOK TO BE BANNED IF IT CONTRAVENES TEACHINGS OF SUNNAH WAL JAMAAH
Bernama - Mon, May 21, 2012
KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- The government will issue a ban on IrshadManji''s book and publication if their content contravened the teachings of theSunnah Wal Jamaah, Home Ministry Publication and Quranic Text Control Divisionsecretary Abd Aziz Md Nor said. Irshad''s book, entitled ''Allah, Liberty and Love", which was translated intoMalay language, had also been forwarded to the Malaysian Islamic DevelopmentDepartment to be studied. ... More »IRSHAD MANJI'S BOOK TO BE BANNED IF IT CONTRAVENES TEACHINGS OF SUNNAH WAL JAMAAH
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NAJIB DOING THE - 3
Bernama - Fri, May 18, 2012
Asked for his opinion on Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, TunkuAbdul Aziz said, since he became a columnist for The New Sunday Times, he didnot agree with his style of politics and that he had written an article, ''Stopthe theatrics, Anwar, let Malaysians get on with their life''.The article touched on rumours that the federal government would fall to theopposition on Sept 16, 2008, with a large number of BN members of parliamentjumping to join the opposition."Hopping is not my game...I despise people who do that...we contest under,let''s say, Umno banner and later hop to Anwar... ... More »NAJIB DOING THE - 3
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THOMAS CUP SQUAD TO FIGHT ALL THE WAY
Bernama - Sat, May 19, 2012
WUHAN, May 19 (Bernama) -- The mission of the national badminton squad atThomas Cup 2012 final in Wuhan, China beginning this Sunday is to fight all theway for the championship despite the odds. While the national line-up may not be the creme de la creme of worldbadminton, it stands an even chance with world number singles player Datuk LeeChong Weileading the way supported by doubles pair Koo Kien Keat/Tan Boon Heong andsingles player Muhammad Hafiz Hashim. ... More »THOMAS CUP SQUAD TO FIGHT ALL THE WAY
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MELAKA TO HOST 'HIMPUNAN SEJUTA UMAT' ON MAY 27
Bernama - Sun, May 20, 2012
MELAKA, May 20 (Bernama) - The ''Himpunan Sejuta Umat'' (Himpun) rally will beheld in Melaka on May 27.The rally, sixth in a series was last held in Terengganu in February.Himpun secretariat adviser Tan Sri Ibrahim Abu Shah said the rally is heldto enlighten Muslims of a global movement to destroy their faith and Islam.The rally organised by Melaka Malay NGO Consultative Council will be held atPolyteknik Merlimau is expected to gather some 8,000 people."This rally is not against other religions but to defend Islam. ... More »MELAKA TO HOST 'HIMPUNAN SEJUTA UMAT' ON MAY 27
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Brad Pitt mob movie portrays broken American dream
Reuters - 7 hours ago
CANNES, France (Reuters) - Brad Pitt's latest movie paints a bleak picture of the broken American dream, blending a violent but comic gangster story with overt criticism of politicians' failure to address the economic crisis. "Killing Them Softly" takes place in an unspecified U.S. city which has borne the brunt of the financial collapse -- houses are abandoned, shops are shuttered and petty criminals and mobsters alike are struggling to get by. The movie, co-produced by Pitt, is in the main competition at the Cannes film festival this year, and has its red carpet world premiere on Tuesday. ... More »Brad Pitt mob movie portrays broken American dream
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FORMER SOLICITOR-GENERAL IN ANWAR IBRAHIM'S DEFENCE TEAM
Bernama - 9 hours ago
KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- Former solicitor-general II Datuk MohamedYusof Zainal Abiden, who is defending Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim over offencesrelating to the April 28 rally, said he was merely taking on the role of aprofesssional lawyer without any political affiliation."I''m just a counsel, everyone is entitled to be one," he told reporters whenasked on his surprise appearance at the Sessions Court here today, as part ofAnwar''s defence team. ... More »FORMER SOLICITOR-GENERAL IN ANWAR IBRAHIM'S DEFENCE TEAM
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NO GO FOR BERSIH 4.0
Bernama - Mon, May 21, 2012
KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) will notallow the group calling itself "Bersih 4.0" to open a night market in frontelectoral reform group Bersih 3.0 co-chairman Datuk S. Ambiga''s house in BukitDamansara, said Kuala Lumpur Mayor Tan Sri Ahmad Fuad Ismail. He said the Street, Drainage and Building Act 1974 does not allow people tointrude into other people''s territory, and therefore the group should notproceed with its plan."They (Bersih 4.0 organisers) must ask for our permission, but we will notallow. People make mistakes and we know they (Bersih 3. ... More »NO GO FOR BERSIH 4.0
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JUNE 19 HEARING OF ANWAR'S APPLICATION TO STRIKE OUT NALLAKARUPPAN'S DEFENCE
Bernama - Thu, May 17, 2012
KUALA LUMPUR, May 17 (Bernama) -- The High Court here today fixed June 19 tohear an application by Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to strike outMalaysian Indian United Party (MUIP) president Datuk S.Nallakaruppan''s defencein a libel suit filed by the opposition leader in 2008.Deputy Registrar Fatimah Rubi''ah Ali set the date in chambers in thepresence of lawyers Latheefa Koya, representing Anwar, and Nurul Nabila Zamri,who appeared on behalf of Nallakaruppan''s lawyer, Datuk Seri Datuk Seri MuhammadShafee Abdullah. ... More »JUNE 19 HEARING OF ANWAR'S APPLICATION TO STRIKE OUT NALLAKARUPPAN'S DEFENCE
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Ukraine's topless fighters plot to storm the Euros
Reuters - Mon, May 21, 2012
KIEV (Reuters) - Anna darts gleefully around the two sparsely-furnished rooms situated through an archway off a steep street that climbs up from Kiev's Independence Square. She is a general showing off her new headquarters. "This is going to be our training room for our Euro strikes," she says. "That's for the girls to get fit on for when they scrap with the police or have to run away from them," she says, pointing to a set of wall-bars and an overhead muscle-tone pulley-bar by the front door. ... More »Ukraine's topless fighters plot to storm the Euros