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Teachers okay with sex education now
SEREMBAN: In an about-turn, teachers are now prepared to teach sex education in schools — but educationists want proper training first.
Soi Lek: Ka Ting’s entry will make things worse
MUAR: The introduction of a fourth faction led by Tan Sri Ong Ka Ting into the MCA elections will further complicate and make matters worse, said former deputy party president Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek.
MCA aims to resolve land issues in Perak, says Tee Keat
IPOH: The MCA has continued with its work for the community despite the coming polls on March 28, said party president Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat.
World Updates »
Update: Monday, March 15, 2010 MYT 2:30:34 AM
More than 100,000 swarm Bangkok, seek elections
BANGKOK (Reuters) - More than 100,000 protesters converged in Bangkok on Sunday and gave Thailand's military-backed government an ultimatum to call elections within 24 hours or face crippling demonstrations across the capital.
A week on, Iraq PM pulls ahead in tight race
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki edged ahead on Sunday in early results of an election Iraqis hoped would end years of sectarian strife, but the tight race indicated long and fraught negotiations to form a government.
Gunmen in Mexico kill 3 with U.S. consulate ties
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico (Reuters) - Three people connected to the U.S. consulate in Mexico's most violent border city were murdered, police said on Sunday, prompting U.S. President Barack Obama to respond with outrage and sadness.
Sarkozy's party humbled by leftists in French vote
PARIS (AP) - French voters scarred by economic crisis dealt President Nicolas Sarkozy and his conservative leadership a stern blow Sunday by strongly favoring leftist candidates in regional elections, according to near-complete official results.
Funeral brass band keep Chinatown tradition alive
SAN FRANCISCO - Traffic along the teeming streets of Chinatown came to a standstill: death was parading by, heralded by the clear, sharp notes of a brass band. Women looked up from their grocery shopping; tourists pulled out their cameras.
Study: Mini clip is safer than heart-valve surgery
ATLANTA (AP) - Many people in the U.S. with leaky heart valves soon might be able to get them fixed without open-heart surgery.





