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| Palestinian boys are seen in the rubble of a building following Israeli forces' operations in Rafah refugee camp, southern Gaza Strip. An Israeli bombardment struck outside a UN school where hundreds of Palestinians had sought refuge. The Israeli military has halted operations for 3 hours to allow aid into the area. – AP pic >Read More |
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Despite problems, PKR says common hatred for BN will hold party togetherKUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7- PKR secretary-general Datuk Salehuddin Hashim today brushed aside recent squabbles in the party, and said a common hatred for the Barisan Nasional (BN) and race politics, are the bond that is holding the party together. >Read more |
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Opinion
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What goes up must come down, except ...JAN 7 – One sure way to gain someone’s attention these days is to use a few key phrases – petrol price, falling oil prices, rising costs, economic slowdown. |
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In search of the promised landJAN 7 — The latest escalation in the Israel-Palestine conflict is most worrying to the international community but one that is not unexpected. The Columnists Alice Nah Baradan Kuppusamy Brian Yap Cheah Sin Ann Fahmi Fadzil Hafiz Noor Shams Hsu Dar Ren James Chin Jeremiah Mahadevan |
Malaysia
Pakatan MBs to meet as internal disputes continueBy Shannon Teoh KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 — The four Pakatan Rakyat menteris besar and one chief minister will convene for a two-day "MB council" starting this month to streamline... Read More |
Wan Farid finds his smile By Adib Zalkapli KUALA TERENGGANU, Jan 7 - Datuk Wan Ahmad Farid Salleh went on the stump today armed with a new weapon - a wide smile A day after... Read More |
A show of unity from Pakatan in key KT voteBy Debra Chong KUALA TERENGGANU, Jan 7 — Pas candidate Abdul Wahid Endut may be a big man in the local political scene, but the Pakatan Rakyat front is not... Read More |
World
Israeli military confirms 3-hour lull in Gaza to allow aidGAZA CITY, Jan 7 - Israel ordered a pause in its Gaza offensive for three hours today to allow food and fuel to reach besieged Palestinians, and the country's leaders... Read More |
Israel's top leaders mulling cease-fire offerJERUSALEM, Jan 7 - Israel's top leaders are meeting to discuss whether to accept a cease-fire plan or expand their military offensive in Gaza. The meeting of Israel's security Cabinet... Read More |
Hostages freed from pirates off Somalia, NigeriaPARIS, Jan 7 - Pirates freed 20 hostages aboard a Turkish freighter commandeered off the Somali coast, as nine captives on a French boat were released off southern Nigeria, the... Read More |
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Sports
Spurs almost check-in for Wembley finalTottenham 4 Burnley 1 JAN 7 — Jamie O’Hara proved just the supersub Harry Redknapp was dreaming of. Tottenham were looking anything but Carling Cup finalists until the 22-year-old starlet... Read More |
Wee Wern clinches maiden British Open TitleKUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 — Malaysia's top junior squash player Low Wee Wern clinched her maiden title at the British Junior Open after her third appearence in the championship. The... Read More |
Paranoia next on Ferguson's fixture listBy Matthew Syed JAN 7 — The so-called hairdryer has nothing to do with Sir Alex Ferguson's tendency to bawl out his players from close range and everything to do... Read More |
Business
Question mark over status of Satyam Cyberjaya By Lee Wei Lian KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 - The announcement of the resignation of chairman and founder of Satyam Computer Service Ltd, Ramalinga Raju, has sent shockwaves through the... Read More |
Thai economic ministers extend stimulus measuresBANGKOK, jan 7 - Thailand's newly appointed Cabinet ministers overseeing the economy have approved a supplementary budget of 100 billion baht (RM9.7 billion) to help extend economic stimulus measures that... Read More |
World markets mixed as Indian stocks plunge HONG KONG, Jan 7 - Asian markets were mixed today as Japan's key index rose for a seventh day but Indian shares tumbled after the chairman of major outsourcing company... Read More |
Opinion
In search of the promised landJAN 7 — The latest escalation in the Israel-Palestine conflict is most worrying to the international community but one that is not unexpected. Israel insists on wiping out Hamas with... Read More |
What goes up must come down, except ...JAN 7 – One sure way to gain someone’s attention these days is to use a few key phrases – petrol price, falling oil prices, rising costs, economic slowdown. There... Read More |
A year of great highs and lowsJAN 6 – What a way for 2008 to end! Steven Gerrard arrested, then charged with assault. It could mean a jail term for the England star if his lawyers... Read More |
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