Topic: Kuala Lumpur

Anwar Ibrahim sodomy trial poses key test for Malaysia courts

Opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim will stand trial Wednesday on a sodomy charge, which he says is politically motivated. Anwar was jailed for a sodomy conviction that was overturned in 2004.

Malaysia Catholics allowed to call God 'Allah' again. Why the fuss?

Islam, like Christianity and Judaism, worships the God of Abraham. So why is Malaysia's government trying to prevent Catholics from calling God 'Allah?'

The Monitor's View: The veil, the Koran, and the Muslim women's movement

Muslim women who want equal rights are turning to Islam’s primary authority – the Koran. It’s a smart strategy.

Who are Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and the other accused terrorists?

Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four others are to stand trial in New York. Here's the evidence federal prosecutors will use against them.

Indonesia earthquake toll rises as survivors await relief

A second Indonesian earthquake struck near the city of Padang Thursday as the death toll rose to at least 529. Some residents, fearing aftershocks, sought safety outside despite monsoon rains.

Malaysia defuses caning issue – only to confront new threats to stability

Communal tensions over a Hindu temple and the death of an ethnic Chinese while in antigraft investigators' custody pose tough tests for the multiracial government.

Australian police arrest four accused of plotting terrorist attack

Police say the four Australian citizens had received training in Somalia and were planning to attack a military barracks in Sydney.

Malaysia's Najib targets affirmative action

The prime minister, his ruling coalition under pressure, vows to end policies that favor ethnic Malays and to boost foreign investment.

Obama's speech in Cairo: full text

The president, speaking at Cairo University, called for a 'new beginning between the United States and Muslims around the world.'

Malaysia's ruling party struggles to stay relevant with new leaders

Amid allegations of corruption and a drop in popularity, the party that has been in power for five decades tries to shore up support.

Markets foresee global contraction

France, Ireland, and Denmark are in recession. Others teeter on the edge.

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Philippines' peace accord blocked

The Supreme Court prevented the signing of a territorial accord between the state and MILF, a rebel group, Monday. Opponents had called the deal unconstitutional.

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Al Jazeera English looks at news through a different lens

The 20-month-old channel expands its global audience but barely penetrates US market.

Al Jazeera English looks at news through a different lens

The 20-month-old channel expands its global audience but barely penetrates US market.

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No feat too minor for Malaysia's record breakers

From ultra-long hula hoop sessions to living in a glass cage with scorpions, Malaysians are piling up world's-best titles.

Temple demolitions anger Malaysia Indians

The state tried in recent weeks to soothe the ethnic minority's longtime grievances.