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US Central Bank Cuts Key Interest Rate by Half Point – VOA

For the second time in just over a week, the U.S. Central Bank has cut interest rates to try to spur a slowing economy…

Victim succeeds in claim against lottery-winning rapist – Guardian Unlimited

A retired teacher today won a landmark law lords ruling giving her the right to claim compensation from a serial rapist who won 7m on the national lottery…

AirAsia Offers 300,000 Seats At Minimum Cost – Bernama

Low-cost carrier, AirAsia says it is offering 300,000 seats for which travellers will only have to pay the airport tax and fuel surcharges. Already 75,000 seats have been taken within the first day of the launching…

Women, seniors, Latinos take Clinton to Florida win – CNN

Sen. Hillary Clinton dominated Florida’s Democratic presidential primary Tuesday with solid support among women, seniors and Latino voters, but the win does little to help her quest for the party’s presidential nomination…

Don’t discriminate backpackers, tourism industry told – NST

Backpackers may not spend much but with an important role in promoting the countrys attractions, the tourism industry should not discriminate against them and should offer them the best facilities…

Opposition has fair chance in Malacca – Malaysiakini

Former Malacca Chief Minister Abdul Rahim Thamby Chik viewed that the opposition has an equal chance of winning seats during the impending general election in his home state…

Malaysia Bans 11 Books on Islam – AP

Malaysia has banned 11 books for allegedly giving a false portrayal of Islam, such as by linking the religion to terrorism and the mistreatment of women…

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