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Hungary says it is committed to the rule of law
AFP, Published on 12/01/2012
» Hungary said Wednesday it was committed to the rule of law, after Brussels threatened legal action unless Budapest reverses legislation that critics say undermines democracy in the EU member state.
Nigerians defy order to end strike, Christians shot dead
AFP, Published on 12/01/2012
» Tens of thousands of Nigerians defied an order to end a three-day-old strike Wednesday as unions threatened to halt output in Africa's top crude producer and a mob rampage left a police officer dead.
Italy PM warns of 'anti-European' movement
AFP, Published on 11/01/2012
» Italy PM Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti warned on Wednesday of possible "anti-European" protests in his country if Rome's reform efforts were not recognised, ahead of a key meeting with Germany's chancellor.
Anwar acquitted, vows to get back to politics
AFP, Published on 10/01/2012
» KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim was acquitted and discharged on Monday in a politically-charged sodomy trial he has denounced as a government bid to cripple his opposition ahead of upcoming elections.
Tibetan dies after setting himself on fire
AFP, Published on 08/01/2012
» A Tibetan died after he and another man set themselves on fire in southwest China, state media said Sunday, taking the total number of such acts in the restive region to 14 in less than a year.
Malaysia's Anwar says opposition will survive jailing
AFP, Published on 05/01/2012
» Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim said his coalition will survive even if he is jailed on sodomy charges, as his nationwide tour ahead of next week's verdict rolls on despite police warnings.
Free Syrian Army urges Arabs to seek UN help
AFP, Published on 05/01/2012
» The head of the Free Syrian Army Thursday called on the Arab League to admit that its observer mission to the country is a failure, urging the bloc to seek UN help to end almost 10 months of bloodshed.
Japanese-American who fought WWII internment camps dies
AFP, Published on 05/01/2012
» Gordon Hirabayashi, who fought the United States' internment of Japanese-Americans during World War II, has died in Edmonton, Alberta at the age of 93, said local media.
Syria accuses US of interfering in Arab affairs
AFP, Published on 04/01/2012
» Syria accused the United States on Wednesday of interfering in Arab League affairs, as a US envoy travelled to Cairo for talks with the bloc about ending the Damascus regime's crackdown on dissent.
Vietnam detains protester in drug clinic: lawyer
AFP, Published on 04/01/2012
» Vietnam has sent a female activist to a notorious drug rehabilitation centre for two years without facing trial as an apparent punishment for taking part in anti-China protests, her lawyer said on Tuesday.