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Thousands show concern over new tax

KUALA LUMPUR: The anti-Goods and Services Tax (GST) rally ended prematurely as rain descended upon Dataran Merdeka where a massive crowd had gathered. The rally, held in protest against the Federal Government, went on peacefully with no untoward incident except for a few scuffles between people wear …

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South Korean PM resigns over ferry disaster

JINDO, South Korea, April 27, 2014 (AFP) – South Korea’s prime minister resigned Sunday over the sinking of a passenger ferry that left more than 300 people dead or missing, amid huge public anger over what is seen as a bungled response to the tragedy. Chung Hong-Won admitted he had not …

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Opposition divided over hudud issue

A dream is about to come true for PAS which is pushing Parliament to give the nod to implement hudud law in Kelantan but its coalition partners are having nightmares about it. MANY DAP leaders had thought that it was the usual hot air from PAS when news reports on the Kelantan government pushing for …

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Over 280 missing after South Korean ferry capsizes

SEOUL (Reuters) – About 160 passengers, including high school students, were plucked to safety on Wednesday in a dramatic rescue from a South Korean passenger ferry sinking with 475 on board, officials said, although at least two people had died. South Korean officials said the rescue operatio …

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