Russia says plane crash kills 44, eight injured

Russia says plane crash kills 44, eight injured


Russia says plane crash kills 44, eight injured

Posted: 21 Jun 2011 01:38 AM PDT

BESOVETS, Russia (Reuters) - A passenger plane slammed into the ground and caught fire while trying to land on a foggy night in northwestern Russia, killing at least 44 people on board, authorities said on Tuesday.



S. Korea teacher disciplined over push-ups

Posted: 21 Jun 2011 01:34 AM PDT

A South Korean education authority is facing protests over its ban on corporal punishment in schools after disciplining a teacher who ordered a boy to do push-ups.

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Act on LID Outcome Document to deepen M'sia-Africa linkages, says Najib

Posted: 21 Jun 2011 01:33 AM PDT

Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak expressed the hope that African countries will take the necessary steps to implement measures contained in the "Outcome Document" particularly in embracing transformation plus stepping up trade and investment with Malaysia.

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Australia to test Japan cars for radiation

Posted: 21 Jun 2011 01:24 AM PDT

Australian nuclear inspectors on Tuesday said they were to examine a shipment of cars arriving from tsunami-hit Japan following fears a number of the vehicles might be contaminated with radiation.

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More than 18,000 runaway maids as at December last year

Posted: 21 Jun 2011 01:23 AM PDT

A total of 18,716 foreign maids ran away from their employers during the whole of 2010, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.

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Over 100,000 litres of subsidised diesel seized in Pahang

Posted: 21 Jun 2011 01:23 AM PDT

A total of 102,661 litres of subsidised diesel being sold to industries were seized in Pahang in the first six months of this year, compared to 61,560 litres in the corresponding period of 2010.

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Man slashed to death

Posted: 21 Jun 2011 01:22 AM PDT

A 35-year-old man was believed to have been slashed to death using a parang in front of his home in Lorong Rumbia, Sungai Nibong, here early this morning.

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Viable business model can lure more M'sian firms to Africa - Najib

Posted: 21 Jun 2011 01:22 AM PDT

A viable business model with a secured long-term contract will be able to lure more Malaysian companies to invest in African countries, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, said Tuesday.

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Dr Hamimah ordered to make defence against money laundering charges

Posted: 21 Jun 2011 01:22 AM PDT

The Sessions Court today ordered Dr Hamimah Idruss to make her defence against eight charges involving RM41.33mil under the Anti-Money Laundering Act 2001 (AMLA).

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32 tigers rescued from Malaysia zoo: official

Posted: 21 Jun 2011 01:10 AM PDT

Malaysian wildlife officials rescued 32 tigers and a number of lions, along with other animals, from what they called on Tuesday a dirty and cramped private zoo.

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Japan parents launch nuclear emergency petition

Posted: 21 Jun 2011 01:03 AM PDT

Japanese parents living near the tsunami-hit Fukushima nuclear plant issued an "emergency petition" Tuesday, demanding the government do more to protect their children from radiation exposure.

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Nine-year-old boy survives Russian air crash: official

Posted: 21 Jun 2011 01:01 AM PDT

A nine-year-old boy and his teenage sister were among eight people who survived the air crash in the north of Russia that killed 44 including their mother, the emergencies ministry said on Tuesday.

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Taib expects to respond to corruption allegation tomorrow

Posted: 21 Jun 2011 01:01 AM PDT

Sarawak Chief Minister Tan Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud said today he will make an official statement tomorrow on the allegations of corruption against him.

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Rehabilitation centre manager charged for abuse and wrongful confinement

Posted: 21 Jun 2011 01:00 AM PDT

The manager of an unlicensed rehabilitation centre that was raided last month, Mohd Najib Mokhtar, 25, was charged at the Magistrates Court here today.

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Man shot dead by security guard while breaking into foundry

Posted: 21 Jun 2011 01:00 AM PDT

A man believed to be trying to break into a foundry in Lahat here was shot dead by the foundry's security guard early today.

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Farmers to receive increased production incentive

Posted: 21 Jun 2011 01:00 AM PDT

The Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-based Industry will channel the shortage in allocation amounting to RM117,102,501 to farmers who have yet to receive the Increased Production Incentive after the Supplementary Supply Bill has been passed.

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Tourism Ministry invites MACC to check on its spending on campaign

Posted: 21 Jun 2011 12:59 AM PDT

The Tourism Ministry has invited the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission to check on its RM1.8 million allocation for a promotional campaign and branding through the social media.

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Malaysia willing to send Idris to Africa, says PM

Posted: 21 Jun 2011 12:59 AM PDT

Malaysia stands ready to help African countries undertake economic transformation and is willing to send Datuk Seri Idris Jala, the Chief Executive Officer of the Performance Management and Delivery Unit or PEMANDU, to help them with the mammoth task, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Abdul Razak said Tuesday.

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Bombs kill 21 at local Iraqi governor's house

Posted: 21 Jun 2011 01:07 AM PDT

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - At least 21 people were killed on Tuesday when bombs exploded at a checkpoint outside a provincial governor's house in central Iraq, the latest attack targeting a government building, local authorities said.



All about money

Posted: 21 Jun 2011 12:31 AM PDT

Prudent financial management and thrift practises are important to safeguard national interests. Otherwise, once public discontent is emerged, they might have to pay a heavy political price.

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