Philippines says US wargames boost defence

Philippines says US wargames boost defence

Philippines says US wargames boost defence

Posted: 27 Apr 2012 12:47 AM PDT

The Philippines said war games with the United States that ended Friday had showcased its resolve to fend off external aggressors, amid an escalating territorial dispute with China.

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Drop the candy bar for a healthy pregnancy: study

Posted: 27 Apr 2012 12:37 AM PDT

Though pregnant obese women have been a surefire red flag for physicians, a new study suggests that just a few excess pounds and a moderately high blood sugar level can pose health risks to the mom and baby.

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Exclusive - U.S. Senate probe finds little evidence of effective "torture"

Posted: 26 Apr 2012 11:20 PM PDT

(Reuters) - A nearly three-year-long investigation by Senate Intelligence Committee Democrats is expected to find there is little evidence the harsh "enhanced interrogation techniques" the CIA used on high-value prisoners produced counter-terrorism breakthroughs.

Bin Laden's family deported from Pakistan to Saudi Arabia

Posted: 26 Apr 2012 11:09 PM PDT

ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - The family of al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, killed almost a year ago by American special forces in a military town in northwest Pakistan, left Pakistan for Saudi Arabia early on Friday morning, the family lawyer told Reuters.

Home surrounded after blind China activist's mystery "escape"

Posted: 26 Apr 2012 11:06 PM PDT

BEIJING (Reuters) - A blind legal activist and one of China's most prominent human rights advocates has escaped home detention in the country's east, activists said on Friday, but confusion over his whereabouts has worried supporters.

Japanese investors relocating to Malaysia after quake-tsunami

Posted: 26 Apr 2012 11:18 PM PDT

Japanese investors are increasingly locating their businesses to Malaysia after the aftermath of March 11, 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan and the floods in Thailand which disrupted their global operations.

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Barak restates Israeli hard line on nuclear Iran

Posted: 26 Apr 2012 10:18 PM PDT

JERUSALEM, April 27 — Defence Minister Ehud Barak yesterday restated Israel's fears of a nuclear-armed Iran after his top general clashed with the government's line by describing the Islamic republic as "very rational" and unlikely to build a bomb. Addressing foreign diplomats on Israel's independence day, Barak said Iranian leaders were not ...

VIDEO: Bin Laden's family deported

Posted: 26 Apr 2012 06:45 PM PDT

Pakistan has deported the wives and children of Osama Bin laden.


VIDEO: What caused Bo Xilai's downfall?

Posted: 26 Apr 2012 10:41 PM PDT

The BBC's Mukul Devichand visits the city of Chongqing to find out what caused the downfall of the senior Chinese politician Bo Xilai.


Chinese education integral part of national education: Najib

Posted: 26 Apr 2012 11:08 PM PDT

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak opened a new building of a Chinese school here today, and said Chinese education would continue to be an integral part of the national education system.

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WB to open office in Myanmar

Posted: 26 Apr 2012 11:08 PM PDT

The World Bank will open an office in Myanmar in early June as it moves toward re-engagement with the country, a senior bank official said Thursday.

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Still a deadlock

Posted: 26 Apr 2012 11:07 PM PDT

There should be mutual concessions in democracy. Since the Bersih 3.0 and Himpunan Hijau 3.0 wish only to have a sit-in at the Dataran Merdeka, the three parties could actually negotiate it and shorten the time from two hours to 30 minutes to facilitate the police, while achieving the purpose of the rally.

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Drop in human trafficking due to integrated police operation

Posted: 26 Apr 2012 11:07 PM PDT

Human trafficking activities have been brought under control following integrated police operation with other agencies, says Bukit Aman police.

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Number of dubious names in electoral rolls drops: EC

Posted: 26 Apr 2012 11:06 PM PDT

From the ongoing review by the Election Commission (EC) and National Registration Department (NRD) until March 28, the number of dubious names in the electoral roll has decreased to 40,803 compared to 42,051 previously.

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BN to continue delivering election promises in Sibu: Najib

Posted: 26 Apr 2012 11:06 PM PDT

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said the Barisan Nasional (BN) government would continue to fulfil promises in Sarawak, particularly in Sibu, despite having lost the Sibu parliamentary by-election in 2010.

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Police duty-bound to ensure public order: Hishammuddin

Posted: 26 Apr 2012 10:50 PM PDT

Home Minister Datuk Seri Hishamuddin Tun Hussein said the police are duty-bound to ensure public order and that this is not threatened by any party.

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Senators engrossed by PTPTN issue

Posted: 26 Apr 2012 10:49 PM PDT

The Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) loan issue has continued to engrossed members of the Dewan Negara when a senator proposed that the corporation withhold loans from students who get poor results.

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Dataran temporarily closed under Sunday

Posted: 26 Apr 2012 10:46 PM PDT

Dataran Merdeka and all roads leading to the iconic venue will be temporarily closed effective 6am tomorrow to 6am Sunday.

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Study finds warming speeding up rainfall cycle

Posted: 26 Apr 2012 10:17 PM PDT

An Australian study of ocean salinity over the past 50 years has revealed a "fingerprint" showing that climate change has accelerated the rainfall cycle, a researcher said Friday.

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Malaysian syndicates dominate drug smuggling in Indonesia

Posted: 26 Apr 2012 10:06 PM PDT

JAKARTA, Apr 27: Indonesia's Customs and Excise Directorate Office recorded that drug smuggling attempts via Soekarno-Hatta International Airport were dominated by Malaysian drugs syndicates, followed by Thailand and India.


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