China village ends protests after government compromise |
- China village ends protests after government compromise
- Analysis - Iraq crisis raises spectre of sectarian strife
- Philippines buries dead, rebuilds after deadly storm
- N. Korea's leader issues first army order: report
- Propaganda
- Government ready to face general election
- Government ready to face general election
- BR1M not a trap: Awang Adek
- Diet rich in fruits and vegetables reduces stroke risk in women: study
- VIDEO: Refugee influx in South Sudan
- Thai PM backs Suu Kyi in landmark Myanmar talks
- N. Korea nuclear ambitions a headache for decades
- Japan recovery 'has paused', warns central bank
- India's 'dalit' millionaires look to inspire others
- Huge Antarctic iceberg foils centenary plans
- Yahoo! synchs more websites with Facebook
- Hollywood still struggling to focus 3D technology
- N. Korea's young leader firmly in power: analysts
- Toll discounts on Christmas
- Ministry wants Tamil announcements at airports
| China village ends protests after government compromise Posted: 21 Dec 2011 12:20 AM PST WUKAN, China (Reuters) - Organisers of a Chinese village protest that tested the ruling Communist Party for more than a week decided on Wednesday to end their action after senior officials offered concessions over a land dispute and suspicious death in custody. 
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| Analysis - Iraq crisis raises spectre of sectarian strife Posted: 20 Dec 2011 11:29 PM PST BAGHDAD (Reuters) - When the last American soldiers left Iraq this week almost nine years after the fall of Saddam Hussein, U.S. officials were keen to portray it as a stable, democratic, if still troubled nation. 
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| Philippines buries dead, rebuilds after deadly storm Posted: 20 Dec 2011 11:13 PM PST ILIGAN, Philippines (Reuters) - Residents of two southern Philippine cities battered by a storm that left over 1,000 people dead and displaced hundreds of thousands started the hard work of reclaiming their lives as authorities buried dozens of bodies in concrete vaults on Wednesday. 
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| N. Korea's leader issues first army order: report Posted: 21 Dec 2011 12:36 AM PST North Korea's new leader Kim Jong-Un issued his first military order just before his father's death was announced, suggesting the son already controls the armed forces, a report said Wednesday.
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| Posted: 21 Dec 2011 12:23 AM PST Anti-North Korea protesters release balloons containing leaflets denouncing North Korea's late leader Kim Jong-Il at Imjingak Peace Park in Paju near the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ).
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| Government ready to face general election Posted: 21 Dec 2011 12:08 AM PST The General Operations Force (GOF) is all geared up to assist the Election Commission (EC) in facing the 13th general election.
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| Government ready to face general election Posted: 21 Dec 2011 12:08 AM PST The General Operations Force (GOF) is all geared up to assist the Election Commission (EC) in facing the 13th general election.
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| Posted: 21 Dec 2011 12:07 AM PST The Bantuan Rakyat 1Malaysia (BR1M) is a sincere effort by the government to help the low income earners and not to "trap" them as claimed by some quarters, Deputy Finance Minister Datuk Dr Awang Adek Hussin said.
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| Diet rich in fruits and vegetables reduces stroke risk in women: study Posted: 20 Dec 2011 11:50 PM PST In another reminder to eat more fruits and vegetables, a new study has found that women who ate a diet rich in antioxidants reduced their risk of stroke, regardless of their cardiovascular history.
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| VIDEO: Refugee influx in South Sudan Posted: 20 Dec 2011 11:48 PM PST Growing hostile relations between South Sudan and Sudan sees an influx in refugees crossing the border.
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| Thai PM backs Suu Kyi in landmark Myanmar talks Posted: 20 Dec 2011 11:40 PM PST Thailand's premier Yingluck Shinawatra offered Aung San Suu Kyi her support in a coming by-election during a historic meeting with the democracy icon in Myanmar, a Thai official said Wednesday.
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| N. Korea nuclear ambitions a headache for decades Posted: 20 Dec 2011 11:39 PM PST Intensive diplomatic efforts to revive six-nation negotiations on North Korean nuclear disarmament in recent months are on hold after the sudden death of leader Kim Jong-Il.
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| Japan recovery 'has paused', warns central bank Posted: 20 Dec 2011 11:37 PM PST The Bank of Japan said Wednesday that the country's economic recovery "has paused" because of the slowing global economy, as it left its key rate unchanged at between zero and 0.1 percent.
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| India's 'dalit' millionaires look to inspire others Posted: 20 Dec 2011 11:35 PM PST On the face of it, entrepreneur Ashok Khade is just another one of India's growing wealthy, heading a successful $27 million infrastructure and oil and gas business group that employs 4,500 people.
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| Huge Antarctic iceberg foils centenary plans Posted: 20 Dec 2011 11:35 PM PST An iceberg nearly 100 kilometres (60 miles) long was Wednesday preventing tourist ships from reaching Antarctica to mark the centenary of Australian explorer Douglas Mawson's epic polar voyage.
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| Yahoo! synchs more websites with Facebook Posted: 20 Dec 2011 11:34 PM PST Yahoo! on Tuesday announced that it has ramped up the number of its websites around the world that let visitors automatically share what stories they read with Facebook friends.
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| Hollywood still struggling to focus 3D technology Posted: 20 Dec 2011 11:33 PM PST Two years after breakthrough 3D megahit "Avatar," Hollywood is still struggling to decide how best to use the new technology, as filmgoers tire of the novelty and say no to annoying glasses.
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| N. Korea's young leader firmly in power: analysts Posted: 20 Dec 2011 11:32 PM PST North Korea's new leader Kim Jong-Un has secured a solid power base in both the ruling communist party and the military despite his youth and meagre career credentials, analysts said Wednesday.
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| Posted: 20 Dec 2011 11:26 PM PST Discounts and toll rebates of between five and 37.5 per cent will be enjoyed by all motorists on Christmas Day this Sunday.
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| Ministry wants Tamil announcements at airports Posted: 20 Dec 2011 11:25 PM PST The Transport Ministry has advised the KL International Airport (KLIA) and the Low Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT) to make announcements in Tamil beginning Jan 1 during the flights to and from Chennai, India.
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