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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.

Denmark's Hoyer wins presidency of badminton body

Sat, 18 May 2013 04:44:05 -0400

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - Former Olympics champion Poul-Erik Hoyer has pledged to improve the image of badminton after winning the presidency of the sport's world governing body.

2 Malaysians get 24 years for Cambodian maid death

Thu, 16 May 2013 06:37:04 -0400

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - A court has sentenced a Malaysian couple to 24 years in prison for fatally starving their Cambodian housemaid.

New Malaysian Cabinet named to boost confidence

Wed, 15 May 2013 07:22:14 -0400

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - Malaysia's leader named a new Cabinet on Wednesday in an effort to restore confidence in a long-ruling coalition that won national elections last week with a smaller majority.

Richard Branson swaps suit for skirt to honor bet

Sun, 12 May 2013 05:16:11 -0400

SEPANG, Malaysia - British business magnate Richard Branson has lost his latest job because of orange juice.

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.

Burmese refugees flock to Iowa meatpacking town

Sun, 05 May 2013 12:51:23 -0400

COLUMBUS JUNCTION, Iowa - The first Chin Burmese student arrived at Wilma Sime Roundy Elementary School three years ago, a smiling preschooler whose father often checked on his progress.

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.

Valcke: Qatar can host World Cup in 8 stadiums

Fri, 03 May 2013 06:44:33 -0400

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - Qatar's option to reduce how many stadiums it builds for the 2022 World Cup is fine with FIFA.

Qatar WCup official upbeat on FIFA election loss

Thu, 02 May 2013 06:42:15 -0400

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - Defeated in an election Thursday to join the FIFA executive committee, the head of the 2022 World Cup organizing committee said tournament preparations won't be damaged.

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.

Sheik Salman elected to FIFA ruling board

Thu, 02 May 2013 00:26:46 -0400

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - Sheik Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa of Bahrain inflicted a stunning defeat on Qatar World Cup organizing chief Hassan Al Thawadi by winning Thursday's election to FIFA's executive committee.

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.

Malaysia's opposition banks on new economic deal

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 03:50:38 -0400

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - With less than a week to general elections, Malaysia's opposition alliance is banking on the promise of bold change to end the governing coalition's 56-year rule. It says a new economic playing field will strip away decades of race-based policies that it believes bred corruption and hampered growth