KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia: Malaysia has revived detention without trial after its lower house passed an anti-terror law that rights groups say is a giant step backward for human rights. The government says the measures were needed after it arrested 92 Malaysians so far this year suspected of supporting the Islamic State militant group. This includes 17 people detained Sunday, whom police say were planning to rob banks and attack police stations and army camps to obtain weapons.
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Malaysia transsexuals lose challenge against law
KUALA LUMPUR (TIP): A Malaysian court on Thursday dismissed an attempt by a group of transsexuals to challenge a law that bars Muslim men from wearing women’s clothes. Lawyers say it is the first known […]
India
THE BIRTH AND GROWTH OF AN IDEA
Every big idea has a small beginning. Gift of Life has been no exception. In 1974, Rotary District 7250 brought a little 5-year old named Grace Agwaru on an intercontinental voyage from Uganda to New […]
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New foreign coach in 2 weeks, Oltmans to continue in his role
NEW DELHI (TIP): Indian men’s hockey team is set to get a new foreign coach within two weeks time as the national federation has shortlisted four candidates for the top job. Hockey India (HI) secretary […]
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