Yemen's Hadi takes oath, replaces Saleh as president

Yemen's Hadi takes oath, replaces Saleh as president

Yemen's Hadi takes oath, replaces Saleh as president

Posted: 25 Feb 2012 12:09 AM PST

SANAA (Reuters) - Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi took the constitutional oath to become Yemen's new president on Saturday, formally removing Ali Abdullah Saleh from power after a year of protests that paralysed the impoverished Arabian Peninsular country.

One killed in fifth day of Afghanistan protests

Posted: 24 Feb 2012 11:49 PM PST

KABUL (Reuters) - One person was shot dead by Afghan security forces on Saturday as protests over the burnings of the Muslim holy book at a NATO base raged for a fifth day, provincial officials said.

Spanish duke in court in corruption case

Posted: 25 Feb 2012 12:39 AM PST

Spanish King Juan Carlos's son-in-law Inaki Urdangarin appeared in court Saturday in a corruption case that has caused a rare embarrassment for Spain's royals.

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Committee to probe effective spending of budget allocations

Posted: 25 Feb 2012 12:37 AM PST

The federal government has set up a budget investigation committee to review how effectively the allocations given to every ministry are spent, Second Finance Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Husni Hanadzlah said today.

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Anti-apostasy gathering draws 6,000

Posted: 25 Feb 2012 12:36 AM PST

The fifth in the series of the "Himpunan Sejuta Umat" (Gathering of a Million Muslims) to defend the faith against threats of apostasy saw 6,000 people gather at the stadium here today.

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VIDEO: IAEA voices Iran nuclear concerns

Posted: 24 Feb 2012 11:01 PM PST

Iran failed to co-operate with nuclear officials during two sets of talks in Tehran over the past month, the UN's watchdog has said in a report.


90% Penang BR1M applicants eligible for aid

Posted: 24 Feb 2012 11:07 PM PST

Ninety per cent of the 290,000 1Malaysia People's Aid (BR1M) applicants in Penang are eligible to receive the one-off payment of RM500, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Tan Sri Nor Mohamed Yakcop.

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BR1M tax-exempt: Awang Adek

Posted: 24 Feb 2012 11:07 PM PST

The RM500 one-off payment for households with a monthly income of up to RM3,000 is tax-exempt, Deputy Finance Minister Datuk Dr Awang Adek Hussin said today.

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How many years will a facelift shave off?

Posted: 24 Feb 2012 10:45 PM PST

If you're considering a facelift or other cosmetic surgery for a more youthful look, a new study may help you determine by just how many years the surgeon may reverse the clock. Turns out, it's less than you may think.

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Polls back Australian PM Gillard's rival Rudd

Posted: 24 Feb 2012 10:15 PM PST

Kevin Rudd's bid to lead Australia again was boosted Saturday when opinion polls showed he remains more popular than Prime Minister Julia Gillard and likely Labor's best chance of winning an election.

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VIDEO: Death of Romanian Jews remembered

Posted: 24 Feb 2012 09:47 PM PST

A ceremony in Romania has marked 70 years since the death of hundreds of Romanian Jews off the coast of Turkey.


Mona Lisa copy on show at Spain's Prado

Posted: 24 Feb 2012 09:36 PM PST

(Spain-AFP) - A copy of Leonardo Da Vinci's masterpiece 'Mona Lisa', believed to have been painted at the same time as the original, has gone on display at Madrid's Prado museum. Copyright (AFP RELAXNEWS/ AFPTV), 2012.

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Italian brands rev up for Milan fashion week

Posted: 24 Feb 2012 09:35 PM PST

(Italy-AFP) - Italy's top luxury brands including Prada, Armani and Fendi take to the catwalks during Milan's fashion week from Wednesday to show off hotly-awaited collections to global fashionistas. Images of Karl Lagerfeld and models getting ready for the Fendi Fall-winter 2012-2013 collection. Copyright (AFP RELAXNEWS/ AFPTV), 2012.

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Grateful Haitians see Sao Paulo as 'promised land'

Posted: 24 Feb 2012 09:34 PM PST

Brazil's Sao Paulo, a megacity shaped by successive waves of foreign immigration, is opening its doors to grateful Haitians fleeing the economic blight of their earthquake-ravaged nation.

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Cranberries find new 'chemistry' after nine-year break

Posted: 24 Feb 2012 09:32 PM PST

Tired of non-stop touring and hurting for inspiration, The Cranberries hung up their guitars in 2003. Nine years on, the Irish rockers say the chemistry came right back for their new album "Roses", to be released on Monday.

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Uruguay village lures jet set with gastronomic charm

Posted: 24 Feb 2012 09:28 PM PST

It is a dusty village of 200 nestled in Uruguay's back country, with no obvious architectural attraction, which most tourists would drive through without a second thought.

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Renewed optimism in MCA?

Posted: 24 Feb 2012 09:08 PM PST

The MCA is set to celebrate its 63rd anniversary tomorrow, with renewed optimism of regaining support from the Chinese community.

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Bursa to see stronger trade next week

Posted: 24 Feb 2012 09:07 PM PST

Bursa Malaysia is expected to see steadier trade next week backed by increasing risk appetite brought on by better external developments, dealers said.

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Debate for people or political gain?

Posted: 24 Feb 2012 09:06 PM PST

The fervour with which the opposition is urging Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak to debate with their leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim raises the issue, for whom the debate is to be held.

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Kedah MB says he has right to select exco members

Posted: 24 Feb 2012 09:05 PM PST

Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Azizan Abdul Razak said tonight he has the right to select state executive councillors without having to consult PAS president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang.

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