KL traders plan two-day protest outside Ambiga’s house
KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 — A new group of traders based in the city now want to hold a two-day protest in front of Datuk Amibga Sreenevasan’s house over the loss of income due to the chaotic April 28 rally, despite previous protestors calling off further events at the Bersih chief’s home.Bernama reported that 60 petty traders are planning to ... Read More
Riot police sit by the side of a road during the three-day general strike called by the Nepal Federation of Indigenous Nationalities, in Kathmandu May 20, 2012. — Reuters pic
Malaysia
Sabah illegals RCI must be given powers to act, says panel
By Ida Lim
Despite calls to reconsider, PAS president to drop out of polls
By Lisa J. Ariffin
KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 — Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang has insisted he will not run in the upcoming general election despite earlier reports that PAS had convinced its president to ... Read More
Bersih used Marxist tactics, Pakatan wanted bloodshed, says Rahim Noor
By Shannon Teoh
KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 — Former police chief Tan Sri Abdul Rahim Mohd Noor has alleged that Bersih used “Marxist” tactics, echoing his predecessor Tun Hanif Omar and accused the ... Read More
Business
Buyers beware in London property rush
LONDON, May 20 — When Hong Kong businessman Mr He paid a £35,000 (RM175,000) deposit on a four-bedroom apartment in Britain, he believed it was a 40-minute walk from central ... Read More
Germany’s Schaeuble says up to Greece to avoid euro exit
BERLIN, May 20 — German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble said Greece’s exit from the euro zone could definitely be prevented but that it was up to Greece to abide by its ... Read More
World leaders back Greece, vow to combat financial turmoil
CAMP DAVID, May 20 — World leaders backed keeping Greece in the euro zone on Saturday and vowed to take all steps necessary to combat financial turmoil while revitalising a global ... Read More
Bahasa
Enam puluh peniaga ingin buka gerai di luar rumah Ambiga
KUALA LUMPUR, 20 Mei — Sekumpulan 60 peniaga merancang untuk berniaga di kawasan kediaman Pengerusi Bersama Bersih Datuk Ambiga Sreenevasan di Bukit Damansara pada Khamis dan ... Read More
- RCI pendatang haram Sabah perlu diberi kuasa bertindak
- Hadi akan cari calon pengganti sebelum berundur, kekal tidak bertanding PRU
- PAS jangan letak syarat untuk muzakarah — Mustapa
- Lelaki mati diserang sekumpulan individu
- Ulama muda Umno sedia bertanding PRU jika diberi peluang
- PM mahu penuntut Malaysia manfaatkan peluang di luar negara
- Cuepacs minta polis serah tiga nama penjawat awam terbabit
World
Impatient Thai red shirts want justice from PM Yingluck
BANGKOK, May 20 — Thailand's "red shirts" took to the street this weekend to mark the anniversary of the army's bloody repression of their mass rally ... Read More
Strong quake hits N. Italy, at least three dead
BOLOGNA, May 20 — A strong earthquake rocked a large swathe of northern Italy early on Sunday morning, causing at least three deaths and collapsing ... Read More
Sports
Bayern still waiting to crown ‘golden generation’
MUNICH, May 20 — Another Champions League final another defeat, time is running out for Bayern Munich’s home-grown talent to claim the top prize in ... Read More
Best moment of my career, says banned Terry
MUNICH, May 20 — Chelsea's suspended captain John Terry missed the club's penalty shootout victory over Bayern Munich in the Champions League final ... Read More
Technology
Samsung’s mobile chief says could settle war with Apple
Google says has China’s nod for Motorola deal
Features
Medical tourism sets pulses racing
BERLIN, May 20 — From liposuction in Athens to an eye operation in Dubai, the lucrative market in medical tourism is on the up, tempting ever more ... Read More
Fitness can fight high blood pressure genes
SOUTH CAROLINA, May 20 — If high blood pressure runs in your family, a new study suggests you can turn your odds around by keeping physically fit. A ... Read More
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Food
France to try to woo Chinese oenophiles beyond Bordeaux
California chefs in stew over foie gras ban
Drive
Fiat’s Elkann gets behind the wheel for Mille Miglia
Zero Motorcycles takes electric biking award
Showbiz
Kanye West to debut short film ‘Cruel Summer’ at Cannes
CANNES, May 20 — Hip hop artist Kanye West will debut his short film ‘Cruel Summer’ on May 23 at this year’s Cannes Film Festival it was announced on ... Read More
Filipino Christian conservatives denounce Lady Gaga concert
Books
UK library acquires key early gospel for RM42 million
Poe letter to ‘Mary Had a Little Lamb’ author sells for RM492,000
NEW YORK, May 18 — A one-page 1837 letter from the writer Edgar Allan Poe to the editor of a popular women’s magazine has been sold for US$164,000 ... Read MoreTravel
China’s luxury shoppers turn to outlet centres for a few bargains
SHANGHAI, May 20 — With China remaining firmly on track to become the world’s largest market for luxury goods, high-end brands are increasingly looking for ways and means to reach ... Read More
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