Nepalese ex-prince arrested again in Thailand

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• Nepalese ex-prince arrested again in Thailand
• 48,520 primary & secondary school pupils have learning disabilities
• Isolated abuse cases of Indonesian maids, M'sia still safe for foreign workers - diplomat
• M'sia to host South Korean biggest music awards
• RTD has other mechanisms if Penang rejects implementation of AES
• CMCF receives 122 complaints from January to June 2012
• Primary prevention of NCD vital, says Health Minister
• Boy's murder sparks death penalty debate in Taiwan
• South Africa military plane crashes in remote mountains
• China tells Vietnam to halt unilateral oil exploration in disputed waters
• Greek prime minister-aiming to bring spectacular transformation to Greece
• Former Thai prime minister Abhisit charged over crackdown deaths
• Guatemala detains software guru McAfee, to expel him to Belize
• Clinton says "desperate" Assad could use chemical arms
• VIDEO: Round two: Apple v Samsung
• Ex-Thai PM 'to face murder charge': officials (UPDATED)
• VIDEO: McAfee in custody in Guatemala
• VIDEO: Fiennes prepares for 'coldest journey'
• Japan opposition LDP set to win solid election majority: polls
• Dutch coastguard resume search for crew of sunk ship in North Sea

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. read more

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. read more

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. read more

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. read more

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. read more

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. read more

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. read more

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. read more

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. read more

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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Tanks outside Egypt presidential palace, streets calm

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• Tanks outside Egypt presidential palace, streets calm
• Egypt deploys tanks outside Morsi palace
• Pakistan deaths in 'US drone strike'
• VIDEO: Architect of Brazil's futuristic capital dies
• VIDEO: More than 200 injured in Egypt clashes
• African Union appeals for U.N. funding for Mali force
• Overnight clashes in Cairo kill 3, crisis worsens
• China bus drivers given bail after strike
• Rare tornado kills 3 in New Zealand's largest city
• African Union appeals for U.N. funding for Mali force
• Obama prepared to go over 'fiscal cliff'
• Japan opposition LDP set to win solid election majority: polls
• Nicaragua won't grant underwater drilling rights in contested waters
• Japan opposition LDP set to win solid election majority: polls
• US drone kills 3 suspected militants in Pakistan
• Rare tornado kills three in New Zealand's biggest city
• Guatemalan police arrest software guru McAfee
• Thousands homeless after Philippines typhoon
• VIDEO: Divers rescued trapped whale shark
• Rare tornado kills three in New Zealand's biggest city

Tanks outside Egypt presidential palace, streets calm Posted: 05 Dec 2012 10:48 PM PST CAIRO (Reuters) - At least four tanks deployed outside the Egyptian presidential palace on Thursday in a street where supporters and opponents of President Mohamed Mursi had been clashing into the early hours of the morning, Reuters witnesses said.

Egypt deploys tanks outside Morsi palace Posted: 05 Dec 2012 10:54 PM PST At least five people have been killed and over 400 injured in overnight clashes outside the presidential palace in Cairo

Pakistan deaths in 'US drone strike' Posted: 05 Dec 2012 10:32 PM PST At least three suspected Taliban fighters killed in a missile attack on a village in the North Waziristan tribal area.

VIDEO: Architect of Brazil's futuristic capital dies Posted: 05 Dec 2012 09:13 PM PST Niemeyer designed some of the 20th Century's most famous modernist buildings.

VIDEO: More than 200 injured in Egypt clashes Posted: 05 Dec 2012 05:13 PM PST Thousands remain on the streets in the Egyptian capital where divisions centre around a controversial new constitution that the government insists will go to a referendum.

African Union appeals for U.N. funding for Mali force Posted: 05 Dec 2012 09:29 PM PST UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The African Union appealed on Wednesday for U.N. funding for a military operation to combat Islamist extremists in northern Mali after U.N. chief Ban Ki-moon cautiously recommended the Security Council approve the force without U.N. financing. Mali descended into chaos in March when soldiers toppled the president, leaving a power vacuum that enabled Tuareg rebels to seize two-thirds of the country. But Islamist extremists, some allied with al Qaeda, have hijacked the revolt. ...

Overnight clashes in Cairo kill 3, crisis worsens Posted: 05 Dec 2012 10:07 PM PST Overnight clashes in Cairo between supporters and opponents of Egypt's Islamist leader killed at least three people, the Interior Ministry said Thursday, as the nation further descended into political turmoil over the constitution drafted by President Mohammed Morsi's allies.

China bus drivers given bail after strike Posted: 05 Dec 2012 09:36 PM PST Four Chinese immigrant bus drivers accused of inciting the city-state's first labor strike in 26 years have been granted bail in a case that highlighted growing social friction caused by an influx of foreign labor.

Rare tornado kills 3 in New Zealand's largest city Posted: 05 Dec 2012 10:01 PM PST An unusually destructive tornado swept through neighborhoods around New Zealand's largest city Thursday, killing three people and forcing 250 more to evacuate damaged and powerless homes.

African Union appeals for U.N. funding for Mali force Posted: 05 Dec 2012 09:31 PM PST UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The African Union appealed on Wednesday for U.N. funding for a military operation to combat Islamist extremists in northern Mali after U.N. chief Ban Ki-moon cautiously recommended the Security Council approve the force without U.N. financing.

Obama prepared to go over 'fiscal cliff' Posted: 05 Dec 2012 10:33 PM PST US Treasury Secretary Geithner says Obama administration will not budge on raising tax rates for top earners.

Japan opposition LDP set to win solid election majority: polls Posted: 05 Dec 2012 08:34 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.

Nicaragua won't grant underwater drilling rights in contested waters Posted: 05 Dec 2012 08:39 PM PST MANAGUA (Reuters) - Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega said on Wednesday that Nicaragua would not grant oil drilling licenses in ecologically sensitive Caribbean waters that belonged until recently to Colombia.

Japan opposition LDP set to win solid election majority: polls Posted: 05 Dec 2012 08:34 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. Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who heads the LDP and would likely return to the top job if the party wins, is calling for radical monetary easing by the Bank of Japan (BOJ) to beat persistent deflation and a strong yen. ...

US drone kills 3 suspected militants in Pakistan Posted: 05 Dec 2012 08:42 PM PST A U.S. drone fired a pair of missiles at a house in Pakistan's northwest tribal region near the Afghan border Thursday, killing three suspected militants, Pakistani intelligence officials said.

Rare tornado kills three in New Zealand's biggest city Posted: 05 Dec 2012 06:44 PM PST WELLINGTON (Reuters) - Three people were killed and several injured after an unusual storm, described by witnesses as a "mini tornado", hit New Zealand's largest city of Auckland on Thursday, toppling trees and ripping debris from a construction site. The tornado, driven by a powerful storm cell, tore concrete slabs from a building site and dropped them onto a truck, killing two people inside, a fire services spokesman said. ...

Guatemalan police arrest software guru McAfee Posted: 05 Dec 2012 08:39 PM PST Software company founder John McAfee was arrested by police in Guatemala on Wednesday for entering the country illegally, hours after he said he would seek asylum in the Central American country.

Thousands homeless after Philippines typhoon Posted: 05 Dec 2012 08:20 PM PST Nearly 200,000 people homeless, 325 dead and hundreds more missing after Typhoon Bopha hits eight provinces.

VIDEO: Divers rescued trapped whale shark Posted: 05 Dec 2012 07:10 PM PST The 10-metre-long whale shark was discovered by divers who were accompanying tourists.

Rare tornado kills three in New Zealand's biggest city Posted: 05 Dec 2012 08:21 PM PST WELLINGTON (Reuters) - Three people were killed and several injured after an unusual storm, described by witnesses as a "mini tornado", hit New Zealand's largest city of Auckland on Thursday, toppling trees and ripping debris from a construction site.

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