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‘Tank Day’ backlash wipes RM22m off Starbucks Korea weekly sales
SEOUL, May 27 — Starbucks Korea’s sales have taken a sharp hit after backlash over a promotional campaign accused of mocking one of South Korea’s darkest chapters in modern history, […]
Woman killed, five injured in MPV-car crash near Kuala Krai petrol station
 KUALA KRAI, May 27 — A woman was killed while five others, including two boys, were injured in an accident involving a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) and a car near a […]
The dog did it: US cops stunned after pet allegedly fires shotgun outside store, injures woman
LINCOLN, May 27 — A routine police call straight out of a Hollywood crime thriller took a bizarre turn in the US state of Nebraska — after officers discovered the […]
Dalai Lama attends swearing-in of Tibetan exile government leader in Dharamshala
DHARAMSALA, May 27 — Buddhist spiritual leader the Dalai Lama prayed as the leader of the elected government of Tibetans in exile was sworn in for a second term today. […]
Israel says killed new chief of Hamas armed wing Mohammed Odeh in Gaza strike
JERUSALEM, May 27 — Israel said today it had killed the new head of Hamas’ armed wing in Gaza, Mohammed Odeh, in a strike the day before, after killing his […]
Traders watch nervously as yen nears key 160 level against US dollar
TOKYO, May 27 — The yen hovered close to its May low versus the US dollar today, near levels that spurred Japanese currency intervention in recent weeks, as traders weighed […]
Sultan Ibrahim hosts royal family gathering for Hari Raya Aidiladha at Johor palace
JOHOR BAHRU, May 27 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, and Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, shared a meal with family members and grandchildren in […]
Pandan run? Tengku Zafrul says will contest in any seat PKR picks
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 —Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz has declared his readiness to contest in any constituency, including Pandan, in the upcoming elections following the resignation of Datuk […]
Ugandan woman quarantined in India tests negative for EbolaÂ
BENGALURU, May 27 — A Ugandan woman has tested negative for Ebola infection, India’s health ministry said today, after she was quarantined in the tech hub of Bengaluru on suspicion […]
New PJ hospital site finalised; Selangor MB pledges to expedite approvals for 500-bed facility
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The site for the long-awaited Petaling Jaya public hospital has been officially confirmed, paving the way for a new 500-bed facility to serve the rapidly […]