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MalaysiaSun.com Saturday 4th July 2009 Issue 1899
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"Our beloved son, brother and father of three children has gone so unexpectedly, in such a tragic way and much too soon. It leaves us, his family, speechless and devastated to a point, where communication with the outside world seems almost impossible at times."
Joseph Jackson
The father of Michael Jackson and the family patriarch was speaking after the sudden death of his son.

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$£€ United States, Dollar Euro Malaysia, Ringgit Hong Kong, Dollar Indonesia, Rupiah
United States, Dollar - 0.716 3.534 7.749 10255
Euro 1.396 - 4.935 10.82 14319
Malaysia, Ringgit 0.282 0.202 - 2.192 2901.
Hong Kong, Dollar 0.129 0.092 0.456 - 1323.
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'Norman and Memey charge wrong'
An acrimonious start and end to proceedings
Failure shows state's weakness
Indian students to get aid
28 vying for Miss Malaysia Model crown

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In A First, North Korea Airs Beer Ad On TV
Anatomy of homeland and identity politics
Focus on passenger amenities
Turning Tamil swords into Oriya ploughshares
Mystery of Scotland’s shrinking sheep solved

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Seoul to spend billions on thwarting North Korea threat
Jackson virus and spam spreads on Internet
New form of El Nino may increase chances of hurricanes making landfall
More AMD RS880 details tip up
Software Greatly Enhances JPEG Image Quality

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Breaking News
Malay language class for lawyers
KUALA LUMPUR: Some 80 per cent of court cases in Malaysia are conducted in Malay, with more seniors lawyers opting to speak in the national language. But young lawyers are struggling to do the...

Nik Aziz all for a healthy discussion
KOTA BARU: Pas spiritual leader Datuk Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat, who has recently rejected the unity government concept, is in favour of the intellectual discussion proposed between the youth wings of...

3 siblings killed in m-cycle crash
KUALA PILAH: Three siblings, including a pair of twins, were killed when their motorcycle grazed the side of their friend's motorcycle and sent them crashing into an electric pole in Jalan Kampung...

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World News
Shock report on use of drones in Gaza offensive
Israeli attacks with guided missiles fired from aerial drones killed civilians during the recent Gaza fighting in violation of the laws of war, Human Rights Watch said in a report released this week....

UN chief in Myanmar – hoping to meet Aung San Suu Kyi
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has arrived in Myanmar to discuss with the ruling military government the release of its political...

Corazon Aquino refuses treatment for cancer
The former president of the Philippines, Corazon Aquino, has told he doctors she no longer wishes to be treated in her battle against colon...

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Business News
European equities mixed, U.S. markets closed
Some markets in Europe closed higher Friday, while others...

Virgin Atlantic looking for cuts
Virgin Atlantic could soon be shedding staff, after an announcement by Sir Richard Branson, who has said the airline will cut its winter services and may also have to chop 600...

Airline levy could help poor
US and some European travellers have been asked to contribute to the fight against AIDS and malaria by paying more for airline...

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    Mars shares many similarities with Earth
    'Cosmic fireworks display' seen inside Helix Nebula
    NASA's Fermi Telescope discovers 16 pulsars in deep space
    Mars had a wetter and warmer climate in the recent past
    Brain scanner for astronauts passes 'vomit comet' test

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    Beyonce desperate to star in 'Sister Act' remake
    Emma Watson to become make-up artist if movie career fails
    Keanu Reeves eagerly awaits movie reviews
    When Brad Pitt hitchhiked in a paparazzo's car
    Do social networks influence fashion trends among friends

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    Now the June 30 deadline has arrived and US troops have evacuated Iraqi cities and towns, what do you think will be the outcome?


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    Country Inn & Suites, Ventura, California, USA
    Country Inn & Suites, Ventura, California, USA

    I had selected the Holiday Inn at Ventura which is right on the beach as a target for a review, however it was sold out on the...


    bullet South East Asia corner
    Muralitharan set to sign for Victoria Bushrangers
    Lee unlocks secret of reverse swing; stakes claim for Ashes selection
    Woman drops sex complaint against former minister
    Pak PM to use meeting with Manmohan in Egypt to strengthen bilateral ties
    Pakistan says no peace without resolving Kashmir issue