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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 Ebola
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 […]
Fahmi: PKR gains more than 5,000 new members without major campaigns
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — PKR recorded more than 5,000 new members between April and this month, said PKR information chief Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. Fahmi, who is also Communications Minister, […]
Muslims nationwide mark Aidiladha with prayers, royal attendance across states
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — Muslims across the country today celebrated Aidiladha with gratitude and devotion, as thousands of worshippers, including national leaders, filled mosques nationwide to recite the takbir […]
Rescuers race against time to reach seven trapped in flooded Laos cave
VIENTIANE, May 27 — Rescuers were “racing against time” today to extract seven people trapped in a flooded cave for a week in Laos, a specialist diver involved in the […]