Bahrain orders retrial for hunger striker, protest leaders

Bahrain orders retrial for hunger striker, protest leaders

Bahrain orders retrial for hunger striker, protest leaders

Posted: 30 Apr 2012 12:18 AM PDT

(Reuters) - A Bahraini court has ordered a retrial for 21 men convicted in a military court of leading last year's pro-democracy uprising, but said it would they would remain in jail until new verdicts are reached, the official news agency said on Monday.

China security chief down but not out after blind dissident's escape

Posted: 30 Apr 2012 12:10 AM PDT

BEIJING (Reuters) - Strike two against China's once invulnerable domestic security chief, Zhou Yongkang.

Analysis - In French election sobriety is new sign of times

Posted: 29 Apr 2012 11:43 PM PDT

PARIS (Reuters) - When Nicolas Sarkozy won the French presidency in 2007, the roaring Noughties were still in full swing and his message of "work more to earn more" was in sync with the times.

Family appeal for Dutch boy kidnapped in Malaysia

Posted: 30 Apr 2012 12:40 AM PDT

The kidnapping of a Dutch boy in Malaysia has triggered a media campaign by his parents and the Prime Minister appealing for his safe return, as police Monday continue their investigation.

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Chin implant surgery skyrockets in US

Posted: 30 Apr 2012 12:10 AM PDT

Cosmetic surgery to make the chin look more prominent has soared in popularity in the course of a year, making it the fastest growing trend among men and women, US plastic surgeons said on Monday.

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Contractor given until June to complete Sabah cancer hospital

Posted: 30 Apr 2012 12:02 AM PDT

The contractor of the Sabah Women and Children Hospital's Radiotherapy and Nuclear Medical Centre has been given an ultimatum to either complete the project by June this year or has its contract terminated.

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Two Vietnam policemen arrested over prisoner death

Posted: 29 Apr 2012 11:32 PM PDT

Two Vietnamese policemen have been arrested for allegedly beating to death a prisoner at a jail in the southern province of Khanh Hoa, state media reported Monday.

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Analysis - In French election sobriety is new sign of times

Posted: 29 Apr 2012 11:03 PM PDT

PARIS (Reuters) - When Nicolas Sarkozy won the French presidency in 2007, the roaring Noughties were still in full swing and his message of "work more to earn more" was in sync with the times.

U.S. eyes testy China talks, Chen backer expects Chinese decision

Posted: 29 Apr 2012 10:50 PM PDT

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States faces a tense week in China as high-level talks on trade and global hot spots like Iran and North Korea open in the shadow of a blind Chinese activist's bold escape from house arrest to seek U.S. protection in Beijing.

Suu Kyi 'to swear oath' in Myanmar parliament

Posted: 29 Apr 2012 11:07 PM PDT

Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi on Monday said she will swear an oath in parliament "as soon as possible", after a political impasse that saw her delay her debut in the legislature.

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Who is creating disturbance?

Posted: 29 Apr 2012 11:06 PM PDT

The air in Kuala Lumpur, however, was filled with choking smoke and spouts. People were staggering, pulling and pushing. There were also physical conflicts and even reporters were assaulted and detained.

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Medical personnel praised for helping injured during gathering

Posted: 29 Apr 2012 10:47 PM PDT

Deputy Health Minister Datuk Rosnah Abdul Rashid Shirlin today praised the medical personnel who rendered aid to people as the gathering organised by a non-governmental organisation in the city last Saturday turned violent.

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Do not accuse police of having instigated riots - association

Posted: 29 Apr 2012 10:46 PM PDT

The Ex-Policemen's Association of Malaysia today called on the organiser of last Saturday's gathering in the city as well as opposition political parties not to accuse the police of having instigated riots and chaos.

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PM donates RM100,000 to Kedah mosque

Posted: 29 Apr 2012 10:46 PM PDT

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Abdul Razak has contributed RM100,000 to the Al-Hussain mosque in Seberang Pumpong here.

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Accused in Sosilawati case ordered to enter defence

Posted: 29 Apr 2012 10:45 PM PDT

The High Court today ordered former lawyer N. Pathmanabhan and his three farm workers to enter their defence on charges of murdering cosmetics millionairess Datuk Sosilawati Lawiya and three other individuals two years ago.

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Thai govt to appoint new panel to solve southern unrest

Posted: 29 Apr 2012 10:45 PM PDT

Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra said on Sunday that her government had planned to establish a new committee to solve the problem in line with the government strategy as well as set up more police checkpoints besides injecting more budgets into the region.

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A long fight begins to save Philippine languages

Posted: 29 Apr 2012 10:37 PM PDT

Arnel Valencia felt humiliated at school when he was barred from using the language he spoke at home, part of a decades-long pattern of linguistic destruction across the Philippines.

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VIDEO: Greece opens migrant detention centre

Posted: 29 Apr 2012 09:58 PM PDT

Greece has opened its first purpose-built detention centre for illegal migrants.


VIDEO: Estonia's free transport proposal

Posted: 29 Apr 2012 09:54 PM PDT

In Estonia, Tallinn is to become the first European capital to offer its citizens free tickets on buses and trains.


Turkey fashion magazine reaches out to veiled women

Posted: 29 Apr 2012 09:31 PM PDT

A new magazine has filled a gap in the market in Turkey: Âlâ is a monthly publication aimed at women who wear a veil. After just a few months, it's already selling almost as many copies as the Turkish version of 'Elle.' Copyright (AFP RELAXNEWS/ AFPTV), 2012.

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