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Malaysian PM gets party nod to stay in power
AFP, Published on 22/09/2013
» Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak faced down a threat to his leadership after nominations closed Saturday without anybody contesting his presidency of the ruling party, officials said.
Blog crackdown chills China's political debate
AFP, Published on 22/09/2013
» A government-backed campaign to assert greater control over social media has lead to increased self-censorship by some of China's most influential bloggers, chilling political discourse in the country.
Kenya forces battle to end deadly mall siege
AFP, Published on 22/09/2013
» Kenyan troops launched an assault Sunday to end a terrifying siege by Somali militants holding hostages inside a shopping mall, with police warning the death toll of 68 people could rise "much higher".
Iraq violence kills at least 69 people
AFP, Published on 22/09/2013
» Bombs targeting Shiite mourners in Baghdad killed at least 57 people on Saturday, while 12 died in other attacks -- the latest in the worst violence to hit Iraq since 2008.
Bo Xilai verdict due Sunday
AFP, Published on 22/09/2013
» Fallen Chinese political star Bo Xilai will learn his fate Sunday when a court delivers its verdict after a sensational scandal that culminated in the highest-profile trial in decades.
Arctic ice melt slows down: NASA
AFP, Published on 22/09/2013
» Arctic sea ice melted less this summer and continued to cover a greater expanse than last year's record minimum, NASA data shows.
170 feared dead as Mexico rebuilds after storms
AFP, Published on 22/09/2013
» At least 170 people are feared dead as Mexico began the massive task of rebuilding after a rare double onslaught of storms.
Romanians form human chain to protest gold mine
AFP, Published on 22/09/2013
» Thousands of Romanians formed a human chain around parliament to protest against a Canadian company's plan to open Europe's largest gold mine in a picturesque Transylvanian village.
Online goes primetime as TV stars gather for Emmys
AFP, Published on 22/09/2013
» America's television stars hit the red carpet Sunday for the Emmy awards show, with online drama "House of Cards" hoping to come up trumps against more traditional small-screen rivals.
Bo Xilai guilty, life in prison
AFP, Published on 22/09/2013
» JINAN - Disgraced Chinese politician Bo Xilai was convicted of bribery, embezzlement and abuse of power on Sunday, and sentenced to life in prison.