Nepalese ex-prince arrested again in Thailand

Nepalese ex-prince arrested again in Thailand

Nepalese ex-prince arrested again in Thailand

Posted: 06 Dec 2012 01:20 AM PST

Former Nepalese crown prince Paras Shah has been arrested for smashing property at a luxury apartment in Bangkok, police said Thursday, just a week after news emerged he had been bailed on drug charges.

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48,520 primary & secondary school pupils have learning disabilities

Posted: 06 Dec 2012 01:11 AM PST

Some 48,520 pupils in the country have learning disabilities including down syndrome, autism and attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), the Senate was told today.

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Isolated abuse cases of Indonesian maids, M'sia still safe for foreign workers - diplomat

Posted: 06 Dec 2012 01:11 AM PST

There have only been isolated criminal cases involving Malaysian employers against Indonesian maids and Malaysia is still a safe place for foreign workers compared to some other countries, says an Indonesian diplomat, here.

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M'sia to host South Korean biggest music awards

Posted: 06 Dec 2012 01:03 AM PST

Local K-POP fans are in for a treat for South Korean biggest and best music awards, the Golden Disk Awards, will be held at the Sepang International Circuit on Jan 15 and 16.

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RTD has other mechanisms if Penang rejects implementation of AES

Posted: 06 Dec 2012 01:03 AM PST

The Road Transport Department (RTD) has other mechanisms to implement the Automated Enforcement System (AES) cameras if the Penang state government continues to reject its implementation in the state.

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CMCF receives 122 complaints from January to June 2012

Posted: 06 Dec 2012 12:53 AM PST

A total of 122 complaints on violation of guidelines in the Communications and Multimedia Content Code were received by the Communications and Multimedia Content Forum (CMCF) from January to June this year.

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Primary prevention of NCD vital, says Health Minister

Posted: 06 Dec 2012 12:52 AM PST

Health Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai today spoke of the importance of primary prevention of non-communicable diseases (NCD) by all Malaysians to check the rise in the number of sufferers.

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Boy's murder sparks death penalty debate in Taiwan

Posted: 06 Dec 2012 12:50 AM PST

The murder of a 10-year-old boy whose throat was slit in a playground in Taiwan over the weekend has reignited a debate over the death penalty after the suspect reportedly said he would get away with a life sentence.

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South Africa military plane crashes in remote mountains

Posted: 06 Dec 2012 12:31 AM PST

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - A South African military plane flying on a route often used to shuttle medical personnel caring for former President Nelson Mandela has crashed in the remote Drakensberg mountains, the defence ministry said on Thursday.

China tells Vietnam to halt unilateral oil exploration in disputed waters

Posted: 06 Dec 2012 12:29 AM PST

BEIJING (Reuters) - China told Vietnam on Thursday to stop unilateral oil exploration in disputed areas of the South China Sea and not harass Chinese fishing boats, raising tension in protracted maritime territorial disputes with its neighbours.

Greek prime minister-aiming to bring spectacular transformation to Greece

Posted: 06 Dec 2012 12:15 AM PST

BERLIN (Reuters) - Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras said in an interview he aimed to bring about a "spectacular" transformation in Greece and more had been achieved in the last two months than in the previous three decades.

Former Thai prime minister Abhisit charged over crackdown deaths

Posted: 06 Dec 2012 12:07 AM PST

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thai authorities charged former Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva on Thursday with giving orders to use live ammunition that led to civilian deaths during a military crackdown on an anti-government protest in May 2010.

Guatemala detains software guru McAfee, to expel him to Belize

Posted: 05 Dec 2012 11:51 PM PST

GUATEMALA CITY (Reuters) - Guatemalan police arrested U.S. software guru John McAfee on Wednesday for illegally entering the country and said it would seek to expel him to neighbouring Belize, which he fled after being sought for questioning over his neighbour's murder.

Clinton says "desperate" Assad could use chemical arms

Posted: 05 Dec 2012 11:25 PM PST

BEIRUT/BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Washington fears a "desperate" Syrian President Bashar al-Assad could use chemical weapons as rebels bear down on Damascus, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Wednesday, repeating a vow to take swift action if he does.

VIDEO: Round two: Apple v Samsung

Posted: 06 Dec 2012 01:19 AM PST

The battle between Apple and Samsung returns to a US court to review damages awarded to Apple in August.

Ex-Thai PM 'to face murder charge': officials (UPDATED)

Posted: 05 Dec 2012 11:48 PM PST

Former Thai prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva is to face a charge of murder over the death of a taxi driver who was shot by soldiers during 2010 "Red Shirt" rallies, authorities said Thursday.

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VIDEO: McAfee in custody in Guatemala

Posted: 05 Dec 2012 11:55 PM PST

John McAfee, the founder of anti-virus software maker McAfee, has been arrested in Guatemala, accused of entering the country illegally.

VIDEO: Fiennes prepares for 'coldest journey'

Posted: 05 Dec 2012 11:51 PM PST

Explorer, Sir Ranulph Fiennes is preparing to set off on his latest challenge to walk across Antarctica during winter.

Japan opposition LDP set to win solid election majority: polls

Posted: 05 Dec 2012 11:15 PM PST

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's conservative Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) looks on course to win a surprisingly solid majority in a December 16 parliamentary election, media polls showed on Thursday, returning to power with a hawkish former premier at the helm.

Dutch coastguard resume search for crew of sunk ship in North Sea

Posted: 05 Dec 2012 11:06 PM PST

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - The search for seven crew missing after a cargo ship sank in the North Sea will resume on Thursday morning, the Dutch coastguard said.

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