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Malaysia court orders release of 3 terror suspects

Mon, 20 May 2013 05:10:04 -0400

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - A Malaysian court has ordered the release of an al-Qaida-linked former army captain and two other suspects charged with inciting terrorist acts.

Malaysia opposition to challenge election results

Tue, 07 May 2013 02:28:12 -0400

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim pledged Tuesday to mount a "fierce movement" to challenge what he called fraudulent election results that kept the country's long-ruling coalition in power, although with a diminished majority.

Malaysian elections expose worrying social schisms

Mon, 06 May 2013 15:32:59 -0400

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - It was hardly the look of the victorious. Wearing a bright blue shirt and a grim expression, Prime Minister Najib Razak appeared before the media on Monday to somberly acknowledge that his coalition had won general elections for the 13th time in a row.

Malaysian police probe American pastor's death

Sun, 05 May 2013 00:29:44 -0400

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - Malaysian police are investigating the death of an U.S. pastor found at his home with his hands and legs bound and a cellphone charger cable around his neck.

Blatter urges Asia to seek more World Cup places

Fri, 03 May 2013 07:15:36 -0400

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - FIFA President Sepp Blatter urged Asian football authorities on Friday to push for more World Cup berths at the expense of Europe and South America, an issue which could help his own re-election prospects.

Bahrain 2, Qatar 0 in Asian football elections

Thu, 02 May 2013 04:00:48 -0400

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - In a stunning double election defeat for Qatari interests, Bahrain royal family member Sheik Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa became the top figure in Asian football Thursday.

VOICES: Malaysian voters weigh risks of change

Wed, 01 May 2013 03:07:03 -0400

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - Malaysians face a stark choice Sunday in their most hotly contested general elections ever: Stick with what they know, a long-ruling coalition accused of corruption, or take a chance on an untested opposition.