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| Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo looks on as her husband Miguel ‘Mike’ Arroyo is carried on a stretcher into an ambulance early today as their plane made an emergency landing at Kansai International Airport in Osaka, Japan, after her husband fell ill on board on the way from Manila to attend the 21-nation Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Lima, Peru. In Manila, ABS-CBN television quoted Philippine Interior Secretary Ronaldo Puno as saying that the president's husband suffered stomach cramps and back pains, denying media speculation that he had suffered a heart attack. — AP pic |
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Petra says Bruce Willis will be repaid 'in a few weeks'KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 - The Petra Group said today it is in the process of buying back Hollywood actor Bruce Willis's shares in a "green rubber" venture amounting to US$900,000 and is surprised at the "Die Hard" star's decision to sue them.. >Read more |
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Opinion
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In Malaysia, bailouts are old hatNOV 20 — If there's any consolation for enduring the post-Mahathir era hangover, it is that bailouts seem to be a thing of the past. Or are they? |
Malaysia
Najib: Fuel prices can’t be reduced continuouslyLIMA (Peru), Nov 22 — The government cannot reduce the retail price of petrol and diesel continuously when global crude oil prices decline as they are volatile and can increase... Read More |
Bruce Willis sues Petra, Tunku Imran as green venture turns sour LOS ANGELES, Nov 21 — Hollywood actor Bruce Willis of “Die Hard” fame is suing Malaysia’s Petra Group and Tunku Imran Tuanku Ja’afar over a “green rubber venture”, Bloomberg news... Read More |
Rafidah: I will stay on if elected Wanita chief By Adib Zalkapli KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 - Wanita Umno chief Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz today announced that she would be defending her post in the party polls in March... Read More |
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Business
Dow ends up nearly 500 on Geithner treasury report NEW YORK, Nov 22 — Wall Street staged a comeback yesterday, with the major indexes jumping more than 5 per cent and the Dow Jones industrials surging nearly 500 points.... Read More |
GM, Chrysler making deep cuts to hold on for loansDETROIT, Nov 22 — When Chrysler was near death and awaiting a government bailout in 1979, then-CEO Lee Iacocca ordered drastic spending cuts and required all cheques above US$1,000 (RM3,600)... Read More |
US gas prices dip below US$2, lowest in 3-plus yearsHOUSTON, Nov 22 — Only four months after peaking at an unheard of US$4.11 (RM14.80) a gallon, the national average price for gasoline tumbled below US$2 yesterday, its lowest point... Read More |
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Sports
Gallas stripped of captaincy, headed for Emirates exitLONDON, Nov 22 - William Gallas is likely to have played his last game for Arsenal after he was stripped of the club captaincy and dropped from the squad to... Read More |
Weekend EPL matchupsSATURDAY CHELSEA v NEWCASTLE (11pm) CHELSEA have a doubt over Frank Lampard, who withdrew from England's squad for the friendly with Germany on Wednesday because of a rib injury, for... Read More |
Sorenstam’s storied LPGA career ends WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, Nov 22 — Standing in the centre of a sun-drenched 18th green, as waves of cheers rippled from a packed gallery, Annika Sorenstam hugged caddie Terry... Read More |
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World
Myanmar court hands comedian 45-year prison term YANGON, Nov 22 — Myanmar's courts continued a crackdown on activists yesterday, handing out a 45-year prison sentence to a comedian who went to the delta to help cyclone victims... Read More |
Congo refugees suffer shooting, rape, looting KIBATI, Congo, Nov 22 — Looting soldiers tried to rape one woman and fatally shot another at a refugee camp, witnesses said yesterday, as the United Nations prepared to send... Read More |
Islamists say they’ll fight Somali piratesMOGADISHU, Nov 22 — A radical Islamic group in Somalia said yesterday it will fight the pirates holding a Saudi supertanker loaded with US$100 million (RM360 million) worth of crude... Read More |
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Opinion
A strong middle class is key to a united countryNOV 20 — While everyone from the taxi driver to the corporate CEO often talks about race and religion, Malaysians in general don't often discuss economic class. Perhaps it's a... Read More |
Cabaran terbesar generasi kitaNOV 20 — Mohamed Nasheed umpama Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim atau Nelson Mandela bagi Maldives. Beliau pernah dipenjarakan sebanyak 23 kali, diseksa dan ditahan berseorangan selama 18 bulan oleh Kerajaan... Read More |
DAP's Personality DisorderNOV 19 - From being Umno lackeys and yes-men to condoning abuses of power and corruption, we already know the inability of Gerakan leaders to move Penang forward. That is... Read More |
Showbiz
Kanye West’s new album to debut on MySpace Music NEW YORK, Nov 22 — Add Kanye West to the list of artists previewing their new CDs on MySpace Music. The 31-year-old rapper's "808s & Heartbreak" doesn't come out until... Read More |
Paul Newman’s will includes wife, foundationNEW YORK, Nov 22 — Paul Newman has left his assets to his wife, the Oscars to his foundation and the race cars to the highest bidder. A will made... Read More |
Rapper T.I. testifies in Ohio murder trial CINCINNATI, Nov 22 — Rapper T.I. testified yesterday that he believes the bullets fired at his entourage during a wild vehicle chase two years ago were meant for him. He... Read More |
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Latest News
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- US gas prices dip below US$2, lowest in 3-plus years
- Dow ends up nearly 500 on Geithner treasury report
- Wall Street stocks point higher after steep sell-off
- Abdullah: Ka Chuan still a Cabinet Minister
- Citi shares sink despite Saudi prince's investment
- Anwar confident of uniting opposition in Sabah and Sarawak
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