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  1. Chin Peng apologises for death of innocentsRead the original story

    7 min ago | The Star Online

    KUALA LUMPUR: Chin Peng, the man with no regrets, has for the first time offered an apology to the victims and families of the Communist Party of Malaya's acts of violence during the long years of its insurgency.

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    Related Topix: Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

  2. Italian arrests tied to '08 Mumbai attacksRead the original story

    7 min ago | Washington Times

    Italian police on Saturday arrested a Pakistani father and son who are said to have spent just over $200 to set up a reliable and untraceable phone network that was used by militants who carried out last year's terrorist attacks in Mumbai.

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    Related Topix: Italy, Lombardia, Italy, Brescia, Italy

  3. Venezuela captures Colombian fugitiveRead the original story

    7 min ago | 2 Works For You

    Magally Moreno, 39, is wanted by Colombian authorities on charges of aggravated homicide and Interpol had called for her arrest, Justice Minister Tareck El Aissami said Saturday.

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    Related Topix: South America, Colombia, Maracaibo, Venezuela, Zulia, Venezuela, Venezuela, Hugo Chavez

  4. Biggest karaoke session a blastRead the original story

    7 min ago | The Star Online

    KUALA LUMPUR: Over 5,000 party goers sang along to the catchy beat of Through My Window - a song that set the nation abuzz since its debut - in what has been billed as the biggest 'karaoke session' in Jalan Bukit Bintang.

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    Related Topix: Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Shah Alam, Malaysia, Malaysia, Southeast Asia

  5. Meares double as Australia dominate WCup legRead the original story w/Photo

    7 min ago | Bangkok Post

    Anna Meares claimed a golden double as Australia finished the top nation at the UCI Melbourne track cycling World Cup leg on Saturday.

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    Related Topix: Summer Sports, Anna Meares, Guo Shuang, Marc Ryan

  6. Seven-try France smash sorry SamoaRead the original story w/Photo

    7 min ago | Bangkok Post

    France warmed up for their year-ending clash with New Zealand by cantering to a comfortable 43-5 win over Samoa in their second autumn Test match at the Stade de France here on Saturday.

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  7. Rotten fish the cause of cholera in Sabah and SarawakRead the original story

    8 min ago | The Star Online

    KUALA TERENGGANU: Contaminated fish used in the making of crackers has been identified as among the sources of the cholera outbreak here, Health Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai said.

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    Related Topix: Cholera, Health, Health, Terengganu, Malaysia, Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia, Malaysia

  8. Lim shifts blame to Koh on land conversionRead the original story

    8 min ago | The Star Online

    GEORGE TOWN: Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng said has shifted the blame to his predecessor Tan Sri Dr Koh Tsu Koon for agreeing in principle to convert the land status of the 1.4ha plot adjacent to the Eastern and Oriental Hotel in Lebuh Farquhar.

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    Related Topix: Malaysia, George Town, Malaysia, 9

  9. Air NZ plane crash report still awaited - one year onRead the original story

    8 min ago | Manawatu Evening Standard

    The release of a report into the cause of the crash of an Air New Zealand Airbus off the French coast a year ago has been delayed.

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    Related Topix: Air Accidents, Oceania, New Zealand, Transportation, Airlines

  10. Big impact in 'small' man's winRead the original story

    9 min ago | The Star Online

    KUALA LUMPUR: In a David vs Goliath case, Subramaniam Gopal took to court his fight against a municipal council directive barring him from selling fish and vegetables in his mini market.

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    Related Topix: Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

  11. Update on the undead from science's bat-caveRead the original story

    9 min ago | Manawatu Evening Standard

    Fruit bat sex, zombie invasions and the psychology of bus stops: Kiwi scientists are gathering in Hamilton this week to explore some of the year's more unusual findings from the frontiers of scientific research.

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  12. Mexico says drug witness died in apparent suicideRead the original story

    9 min ago | WIS-TV Columbia

    A top drug cartel suspect who turned state's evidence has been found dead in an apparent suicide, while a body found in Guerrero state was identified as a rebel leader who accused the state governor of drug ties, Mexican law enforcement said Saturday.

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    Related Topix: Drugs, Mexico City, Mexico, Mexico, Mexico, Sinaloa, Mexico

  13. Fuel IssuesRead the original story

    9 min ago | Today's Trucking

    More than a dozen business leaders banded together to increase the use of electric vehicles in North America.

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    Related Topix: Dallas, TX, Winnipeg, MB, Manitoba, Canada, Travel, North America, Canada, Canada Travel

  14. Air New Zealand plans to fly Facebook usersRead the original story

    9 min ago | Geekzone

    "Jump Seat," is a new Facebook game launched by Air New Zealand, tasking Facebook players with various missions and fast-paced adventures to be completed en route.

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  15. Lawyer refuses to testify against war medal burglary accusedRead the original story

    10 min ago | Manawatu Evening Standard

    High profile lawyer Chris Comeskey says he will defy an order to give evidence against a man accused of the Waiouru Army Museum war medal burglary.

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    Related Topix: Wanganui, New Zealand, Wanganui-Manawatu, New Zealand, New Zealand

  16. CKD Galbraith offer superior Ayrshire country house for saleRead the original story

    10 min ago | UKPRwire

    The Ayr office of independent property consultancy CKD Galbraith is offering for sale a well appointed country house in Ayrshire with attractive gardens and a large enclosed paddock.

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    Related Topix: Home, Home Listing, Scotland, United Kingdom, Ayr, Scotland, United Kingdom, Strathclyde County, Scotland, Train Disaster, Home Gardening

  17. Minister fears fake limbs putting prison staff at riskRead the original story w/Photo

    10 min ago | Manawatu Evening Standard

    LOOK AT LIMBS: Corrections Minister Judith Collins has also questioned whether prisoners need "deluxe" model prosthetics if cheaper versions are available.

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    Related Topix: Prison

  18. Blenheim Palace becomes 2000th member of the Green Tourism Business Scheme and is honoured with awarRead the original story

    11 min ago | UKPRwire

    One of the most famous stately homes of Britain, has become the 2000th member of the Green Tourism Business Scheme in a special ceremony carried out by Conservative Party leader David Cameron.

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    Related Topix: England, United Kingdom, Oxfordshire County, England, Oxford, England, United Kingdom

  19. Read the original story w/Photo

    12 min ago | Vernon Morning Star

    In Camille Martens' Oz, a lion leaps Cirque-like into the air, winged monkeys lift their legs above their heads, and black leotard-clad bodies contort into the shape of a spider.

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    Related Topix: Summer Sports, Olympic Rhythmic Gymnastics, Sports, Olympics

  20. Headline NewsRead the original story

    12 min ago | Today's Trucking

    Longtime technical guru for the Ontario Trucking Association, Barrie Montague, is the recipient of the 2009 Shaw Tracking-OTA Service to In Longer truck routes save fuel, emissions: ATRI -- ARLINGTON, Va.

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    Related Topix: Barrie, ON, Canada, Ontario, Kansas City, MO, Toronto, ON, North America, Canada, Fort Erie, ON, Sault Ste Marie, ON