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Pakatan Rakyat's rally a tame affair

Malaysia Today - Chua Sue-Ann - ‎33 minutes ago‎
A subdued atmosphere enveloped Pakatan Rakyat's (PR) gathering at the Kelana Jaya Stadium yesterday evening in yet another indication that political fatigue has set in.

Yemeni plane crash: father tells how girl survivor was saved by God

Telegraph.co.uk - Peter Allen - ‎20 minutes ago‎
The 'miracle' child survivor of the Yemenia Air crash off the Comoros Islands who was 'ejected' from the plane into the Indian Ocean could not swim and did not have a life jacket, her father and rescuers said.

Interim Honduran leader vows Zelaya won't return

The Associated Press - Will Weissert - ‎2 hours ago‎
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) - Honduras' interim leader warned that the only way his predecessor will return to office is through a foreign invasion, setting up a dramatic showdown with the ousted president who is preparing to come home accompanied by ...

Inter-Religious Council Respects Rulers' Decision On Family Law

Bernama - ‎22 minutes ago‎
KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Consultative Council of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Sikhism and Taoism on Wednesday expressed confidence that the Malay rulers will protect the interests of all Malaysians, both Muslims and ...

Koh To Consult Penang Gerakan On Kampung Buah Pala Controversy

Bernama - ‎2 hours ago‎
KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Tan Sri Dr Koh Tsu Koon will consult Gerakan members in Penang before making any comments on the Kampung Buah Pala issue.

Youths are scary

Malaysia Star - ‎52 minutes ago‎
Reading the Merdeka Center 2008 Youth's Survey highlighted something very discouraging for me to join politics. According to the survey, only 29 percent of the Malay Malaysian populous would identify themselves as Malaysians above anything else.

Indonesia, Malaysia seek to ease border tensions

AFP - ‎16 hours ago‎
JAKARTA (AFP) - Indonesia and Malaysia have agreed to ease military tensions over disputed oil-rich waters off northeastern Borneo, during talks between the countries' defence ministers in Jakarta.

Supporters attend novena Mass for Cory Aquino recovery

GMA news.tv - ‎40 minutes ago‎
MANILA, Philippines - Friends and relatives of former President Corazon Aquino gathered at a chapel in Greenbelt in Makati Wednesday to pray for the speedy recovery of the ailing former Philippine leader.

Khmer Rouge survivor's paintings saved his life

The Associated Press - Sopheng Cheang - ‎51 minutes ago‎
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) - A survivor of the Khmer Rouge's main prison said Wednesday that his ability to paint larger-than-life images of the regime's late leader, Pol Pot, and portraits of other communist icons helped save his life.

Teachers' groups dismayed over looming manual polls in 2010

GMA news.tv - Johanna Camille Sisante - ‎52 minutes ago‎
MANILA, Philippines - Not again. Teachers' groups on Wednesday expressed dismay over the prospect of manual polls in 2010 as they would, once again, be burdened with the time-consuming, and oftentimes dangerous task of manually counting the votes.

Iraq's 'Milestone' Day Marred by Fatal Blast

Washington Post - Ernesto LondoñoAnn Scott Tyson - ‎2 hours ago‎
While more than 130000 US troops remain in Iraq, patrols by heavily armed soldiers in hulking vehicles have largely disappeared from Iraq's urban centers, as the United States turns over security to Iraqi police and soldiers.

Italy asks who to blame for deadly train inferno

Reuters - Antonella Cinelli - ‎23 minutes ago‎
VIAREGGIO, Italy (Reuters) - Pressure was building on Italian authorities Wednesday to determine who was to blame for an explosion of a passing freight train that set fire to nearby homes and burned families alive while they slept.

Iran says 20 killed in post-election turmoil

Sin Chew Jit Poh - ‎1 hour ago‎
TEHRAN (AFP) - Twenty people were killed and more than 1000 arrested in the protests that swept Tehran after the disputed re-election of President Ahmadinejad last month, the country's police chief said Wednesday.

Tens of thousands to march for Hong Kong democracy

AFP - ‎4 hours ago‎
HONG KONG (AFP) - Tens of thousands of people were expected to take to the streets of Hong Kong for an annual pro-democracy march, as the city marked the 12th anniversary of its return to China.

More Foreign Investments Expected In Services Sector

Bernama - ‎2 hours ago‎
KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- More foreign investments are expected to pour into the services sector following the government's move to further liberalise the Malaysian economy.

Stock futures point to higher start

Reuters - Hans Peters - ‎35 minutes ago‎
(Reuters) - Stock futures pointed to a higher start on Wall Street on Wednesday, with futures for the S&P 500 up 0.7 percent, for Dow Jones up 0.5 percent and the Nasdaq 100 futures gaining 0.6 percent.

Green Dam: How China planned to censor the web

Telegraph.co.uk - Claudine Beaumont - ‎9 minutes ago‎
China has a long history of restricting internet access, but the Green Dam initiative would have represented a new front in the war on information.

Steve Jobs officially back at Apple

Telegraph.co.uk - Rupert Neate - ‎Jun 30, 2009‎
Steve Jobs, co-founder and chief executive of Apple, officially returned to work this week after almost six months sick leave. By Rupert Neate Steve Job will be working from home a few days a week.

What's Pirate Bay without the pirates?

New Zealand Herald - Pat Pilcher - ‎6 hours ago‎
Global Gaming Factory X CEO Hans Pandeya announces the purchase of file sharing giant site The Pirate Bay. Photo / AP Having announced that torrent site The Pirate Bay has been sold to Sweden's Global Gaming Factory and are to list on ...

Andy Murray raises roof on Wimbledon centre court debate

Times Online - ‎1 hour ago‎
The blazers at the All England Club were hoping that Andy Murray's criticism of their £80 million roof was no more than a player looking for an excuse.

Venus banking on Williams aggression

The Press Association - ‎2 hours ago‎
Venus Williams claims aggression is the key to the success she and sister Serena have enjoyed at Wimbledon over the past decade. Venus was the first of the pair to reach the final, in 2000, and she has gathered five titles - with Serena picking up two.

Vaughan welcomes end of career

The Press Association - ‎1 hour ago‎
Former England captain Michael Vaughan admitted he felt like he had been "released" after bringing the curtain down on his professional career.

Michael Jackson's will surfaces

Los Angeles Times - Harriet RyanChris Lee - ‎3 hours ago‎
The posthumous affairs of Michael Jackson boiled down to two things Tuesday: His memorial service will draw a huge crowd and the settling of his estate will be complicated.
Doubt over Michael's kids Chicago Sun-Times

Jackson body 'going to Neverland'

BBC News - ‎35 minutes ago‎
Fans have gathered outside Michael Jackson's Neverland ranch following reports that the late singer's body will go on public view there.

Michael Jackson's Music Sales Reclaim Top of the Charts

Wall Street Journal - Ethan Smith - ‎5 hours ago‎
Sales of Michael Jackson's music have skyrocketed since he died suddenly last Thursday, returning the late pop star to the top-selling spot he held more than once during his career.

38 new A(H1N1) cases confirmed, total: 196 - UPDATED

Sin Chew Jit Poh - ‎1 hour ago‎
PUTRAJAYA: 38 new Influenza A(H1N1) cases, comprising 33 imported cases and five local transmissions, were reported today (1 July), bringing the total number of H1N1 cases in the country to 196.

Singapore's H1N1 Flu Cases Breach 700-Mark

Bernama - ‎19 hours ago‎
SINGAPORE, June 30 (Bernama) -- Singapore Tuesday confirmed another 72 new cases of Influenza A (H1N1), also known as swine flu, bringing the total tally to 701, according to the Health Ministry.

Sarawakians studying in Australia urged not to come back to curb H1N1

Malaysia Star - ‎Jun 29, 2009‎
KUCHING: Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr George Chan Hong Nam advised Sarawakians studying in Australia not to come back for the summer holidays to prevent the spread of the A(H1N1) virus in the state.
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