Five Americans charged over Iraq rape-murder

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Five U.S. soldiers were charged in a rape and multiple murder case that has outraged Iraqis, as documents obtained by Reuters on Sunday showed the rape victim was a minor aged just 14, and not over 20 as U.S. officials say.

Pope winds up Spain trip defending family

VALENCIA, Spain (Reuters) - Pope Benedict wound up a quick trip to Valencia on Sunday, implicitly condemning some key social legislation of Spain's Socialist government and stressing that marriage had to be heterosexual and for life.

Home away from home for Koreans

Authentic Perak fare

Authentic traditional Malay dishes will be featured at Chatz Brasserie from today until July 23 in conjunction with Citarasa Malaysia.

EXCLUSIVE - Iraq to ask U.N. to end U.S. immunity after rape case

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraq will ask the United Nations to end immunity from local law for U.S. troops, the human rights minister said on Monday, as the military named five soldiers charged in a rape-murder case that has outraged Iraqis.

Asean-China to become largest potential market, predicts expert

The realisation of the plan to develop Asean-China into a free trade area through economic integration is believed to make the two regions the largest potential market in the world, an economic expert said.

Three chefs and a good time

THE world is just a 'whisk, mixing bowl and apron' away when you go globe-trotting with chefs Lam Hock Hin, Boni (better known as Bonaventura) and Kelly Brennan in a fun-filled cooking class tomorrow.

Incentives for recycling at home

Malaysians may have to begin recycling activities at home when the National Solid Waste Management Bill is passed, Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Seri Ong Ka Ting said.

New gateway to eco-tourism

B>P/B>LANS are under way to develop Kuala Sungai Pinang as the second gateway from Balik Pulau to the Penang National Park via boat.

Students chosen for community project

Twenty students from a secondary school here were selected to participate in a community project jointly organised by Kuantan Municipal Council (MPK) and Celcom (M) Bhd.