Malaysia’s Anwar faces verdict on sodomy charges today
Anwar Ibrahim rose to the brink of power in
Malaysia, fell spectacularly, only to rise again as a firebrand
opposition leader in a tumultuous life that faces yet another
pivotal moment.
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Iran welcomes US rescue of nationals from pirates
In a rare respite from months of rising tensions:
The Iranian government on Saturday welcomed a US
navy rescue of 13 of its nationals from pirates near the entrance to
the Gulf, in a rare respite from months of rising tensions between
Tehran and Washington.
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ANC is ‘beacon for the world’ - British PM
British Prime Minister David Cameron yesterday
hailed South Africa’s ruling ANC as a “beacon for the world” in
fighting discrimination and oppression as the party celebrated its
centenary.
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