Thai militants kill teacher in school canteen

Thai militants kill teacher in school canteen

Thai militants kill teacher in school canteen

Posted: 23 Jan 2013 01:07 AM PST

Thai insurgents shot dead a teacher in front of dozens of children in a school cafeteria on Wednesday, police said, in the latest deadly attack on an education worker.

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South Africa farm strike suspended - industry group

Posted: 23 Jan 2013 12:10 AM PST

CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - A deadly farm strike in South Africa's grape-growing Western Cape has been suspended after three weeks of labour unrest, farm industry groups and unions said on Wednesday.

Polish belt-tightening risks squeezing growth

Posted: 23 Jan 2013 12:02 AM PST

PABIANICE, Poland (Reuters) - The Polish town of Pabianice is broke. The mayor is selling off property to raise cash but still cannot afford to fix the paving stones and the local hospital has racked up more debt than the annual municipal budget.

Russia says U.S. rights law "odious" but wants constructive ties

Posted: 22 Jan 2013 11:56 PM PST

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia wants constructive relations with the United States despite disputes over U.S. legislation designed to punish Russian human rights abusers and other difficulties in ties, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday.

Japan arrests three for Iran sanctions violations - report

Posted: 22 Jan 2013 11:46 PM PST

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese police have arrested two men and a woman in connection with alleged illegal money transfers to an Iranian shipping firm suspected of involvement in the Islamic Republic's nuclear programme, Japanese media said on Wednesday.

VIDEO: Gary the Goat walks free from court

Posted: 23 Jan 2013 12:28 AM PST

A magistrate in Australia has dismissed charges against a man who was fined after his goat ate flowers outside the Museum of Contemporary Art in Sydney.

Burning dog sparks public outcry in S. Korea

Posted: 23 Jan 2013 12:41 AM PST

A South Korean animal rights group offered a $2,800 dollar reward Wednesday to catch those responsible for setting a dog on fire in an incident that triggered a public outcry.

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S. Korea activists to put 'comfort woman' statues in Asia

Posted: 23 Jan 2013 12:24 AM PST

South Korean activists unveiled plans Wednesday to put up statues -- commemorating women forced into wartime sexual slavery by Japan -- in a number of Asian countries, starting with Singapore.

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Sabah churches demand action against anti-Christian frenzy

Posted: 23 Jan 2013 12:11 AM PST

In a hard hitting Sabah churches want the government to act decisively against the latest round of anti-Christian frenzy.

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Ageing gracefully: it's a personal choice

Posted: 23 Jan 2013 12:05 AM PST

Many people do not view the process of ageing in a positive light. They believe that the process of ageing is a journey towards the end of life.

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VIDEO: Campaign to 'end hunger for ever'

Posted: 23 Jan 2013 12:25 AM PST

More than 100 aid organisations have come together to launch a campaign against hunger to coincide with the UK's role heading the G8 this year.

BNM may report lower reserve level: analyst

Posted: 22 Jan 2013 11:36 PM PST

Kenanga Research expects that Bank Negara Malaysia may report a lower reserves level in two weeks time.

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VIDEO: 'Le pong' gas smell crosses Channel

Posted: 22 Jan 2013 10:53 PM PST

A chemical plant on the outskirts of Rouen is leaking a foul-smelling gas which has spread over hundreds of square miles - across France and into south-east England.

7 million households, individuals apply for BR1M 2.0

Posted: 22 Jan 2013 11:22 PM PST

A total of seven million households and single unmarried individuals have applied for the 1Malaysia People's Aid (BR1M) 2.0 which will be paid out next month, Second Finance Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Husni Hanadzlah said today.

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Japan launching spy satellite to monitor North Korea

Posted: 22 Jan 2013 11:22 PM PST

Japan is to launch a new spy satellite on Sunday to strengthen its monitoring capabilities amid concern that North Korea may carry out more missile and nuclear tests.

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British woman 'devastated' after Bali death sentence: lawyer

Posted: 22 Jan 2013 11:13 PM PST

British grandmother Lindsay Sandiford is "devastated" and withdrawn after being sentenced to death for drug smuggling on the Indonesian resort island of Bali, her lawyer said Wednesday.

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Second Penang Bridge first federal project to get Chinese loan

Posted: 22 Jan 2013 11:04 PM PST

The Second Penang Bridge is the first federal government project to secure a loan from China, said Deputy Finance Minister Datuk Donald Lim Siang Chai.

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Mozilla unveils preview smartphones in new push

Posted: 22 Jan 2013 11:01 PM PST

The Mozilla Foundation on Tuesday unveiled two preview smartphones as it invited developers to try its new open-source mobile operating system challenging Apple's iOS and Google's Android.

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Thai magazine editor jailed for 10 years for insulting king

Posted: 22 Jan 2013 11:21 PM PST

BANGKOK (Reuters) - A Thai magazine editor was jailed for 10 years on Wednesday for insulting the royal family under the country's draconian lèse-majesté law, a sentence that drew condemnation from international rights groups and the European Union.

Netanyahu turns focus to Iran after narrow election win

Posted: 22 Jan 2013 09:47 PM PST

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Hawkish Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed victory in Israel's parliamentary election, shrugging off surprise losses to centre-left challengers and vowing to stop Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.

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