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Taiwanese couple file for divorce after being married for one hour

A Taiwanese couple were married only for one hour, until the husband dithered over his wife’s request for a new car.

The wife, known only as Wang, had brought her husband, known only as Lee, to a car

Forex trading is 'haram', says Malaysia's Fatwa Council

Malaysia's National Fatwa Council has ruled that foreign exchange trading is forbidden or 'haram' for Muslims as it was against the Islamic Sharia law.

"A study by the committee found that such trad

Malaysia arrests Iranian over Thai blasts: police

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Malaysian authorities on Wednesday arrested an Iranian suspected in an alleged bomb plot against Israeli diplomats in Thailand, Malaysia's police chief said.

The Iranian was among three suspects in t

Malaysian jungle adventurers solve WWII mysteries

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They trek for days through crocodile-infested swamps and up rain-lashed mountain jungles, but the members of the Malaya Historical Group are not seeking treasure or ancient artifacts. Instead, they're

Saina fights her way into Malaysian Open semis

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India's Saina Nehwal fought her way into the semifinals of the Malaysian Open Superseries badminton event, defeating Denmark's Tine Baun 21-13, 21-23, 21-13 in a last-eight match here Friday.

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Malaysia's Anwar acquitted of sodomy charges

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Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim was acquitted Monday in a stunning conclusion to a two-year sodomy trial that he had condemned as a conspiracy to cripple his resurgent political alliance.

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Malaysia's Anwar prepared for jail on verdict eve

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Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim said Sunday he was prepared to go to jail as he geared up for last-ditch rallies on the eve of a trial verdict that threatens his political career.

Anwar, 64

Malaysia Airlines cuts more routes to stem losses

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Flag carrier Malaysia Airlines on Friday said it would cut four more routes in Asia, a week after announcing a suspension to some global destinations as it tries to return to profit.

The airline, whi

Malaysia awaits verdict as Anwar trial ends

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The long-running, politically charged trial of Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim closed on Thursday with a judge setting January 9 for a verdict with potentially major implications.

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Sex manual banned in Malaysia

Malaysia has banned a book by a controversial group that advocates group sex and says wives should act like hookers to spice up the marriage.

A group known as the Obedient Wives' Club will no longer

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