Malaysians Protest Against Controversial Assembly Bill

Hundreds of Malaysian lawyers and rights activists have staged a rare protest march in Kuala Lumpur, the country’s capital, demanding that the government abandon plans to pass a new law they say would stifle the freedom of public assembly.

Syrian Protesters: “Expel the Ambassadors”

Fresh protests have taken place across Syria calling on nations to expel Syrian ambassadors from their countries. Activists said that security forces opened fire on demonstrators killing at least 15 people.

Chinese Export Outlook Grim, Could Spark General Slowdown

A long-time concern for Chinese Communist regime officials has been trying to maintain the export-driven model that has led to high-speed growth. That’s becoming more and more of a challenge, especially given decreased spending power and increased caution among overseas buyers.

Karzai Calls for U.S. Pact Under Afghan Sovereignty

At a meeting of more than 2,000 tribal elders in Kabul, Afghan President Hamid Karzai has called for a security pact with the U.S. that respects full Afghan sovereignty. Karzai told delagates at the meeting that the Afghan-U.S. relationship should be one of two independent states.

Protests and Killings Carry on in Syria

The military crackdown on protesters has continued this week in Syria, where activists claim 25 people were killed on Thursday. There are claims that three of those killed were defectors from the Syrian Army who refused to fire live ammunition at crowds of demonstrators.

Mexican Blogger Beheaded by Drug Cartel

In the border town of Nuevo Laredo, a stronghold of the powerful Los Zetas cartel, the body of a Mexican blogger who had reported on the activities of drug cartels was found decapitated next to a monument in the center of town. The execution was apparently meant as a stark warning to those who would use the Internet to fight back against the crime and violence perpetuated by the cartels.

IMF: Dangerous Phase for World Economy

The International Monetary Fund’s Christine Lagarde says the global economy is in a dangerous and uncertain phase, and that it is up to most developed economies to shoulder the burden of restoring growth and confidence.

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