Topic - Malaysia

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  Israel: Thai bombs similar to those in India blast

  Israeli officials ramped up accusations Wednesday that Iran was launching covert attack plots, saying "sticky" bombs found in a Thai house rented by Iranians were similar to devices used against Israeli diplomats in India and Georgia.

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  Malaysia arrests suspected Iranian terrorist

  Malaysia on Wednesday arrested a suspected Iranian terrorist accused of plotting to kill an Israeli diplomat, a day after he fled Bangkok, where his rented house exploded, injuring another Iranian believed to be a bomb maker.

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  Bangkok blast hurts Iranian; Israel sees Iran link

  A wounded Iranian fleeing an unintended explosion at a house threw a grenade at Bangkok police that instead blew off one of his legs in a series of blasts Tuesday that Israel's defense minister called an "attempted terrorist attack" by Iran. The violence came a day after Israel blamed Tehran for targeting its diplomats with bombs in India and Georgia.

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  GAFFNEY: Shariah's police?

  Over the weekend, a drama with potentially horrific consequences for freedom-loving Americans played out half-a-world away. A Saudi newspaper columnist named Hamza Kashgari was detained in Malaysia, reportedly on the basis of an alert by Interpol. "This arrest was part of an Interpol operation which the Malaysian police were a part of," Reuters quotes a Malaysian police spokesman as saying.

• Malaysia defends deportation of Saudi journalist

  Malaysia's government on Monday defended its decision to deport a young Saudi journalist who may face persecution at home for allegedly insulting the Prophet Muhammad on Twitter.

• Malaysia grants license to Aussie rare earth plant

  Malaysia on Wednesday granted a license for an Australian mining company to operate the first rare earths plant outside China in years, despite public protests over fears of radioactive contamination.

• Endangered turtle to be tracked in Cambodia

  One of the world's most endangered turtles has been released into a Cambodian river with a satellite transmitter attached to its shell to track how it will navigate through commercial fishing grounds and other man-made hazards.

• AirAsia X to withdraw flights to Europe, India

  Malaysia's long-haul budget carrier AirAsia X says it will eliminate flights to Europe and India due to soaring fuel prices, exorbitant taxes and weakening air travel demand.

• Lionsgate, Saban team with Celestial in Asian JV

  Hollywood independent studio Lionsgate and U.S. media investment firm Saban Capital said Thursday they're teaming up with a Malaysian-owned company in a pay TV joint venture to tap the expanding Asian entertainment market.

• Lionsgate, Saban team with Celestial in Asian JV

  Hollywood independent studio Lionsgate and U.S. media investment firm Saban Capital said Thursday they're teaming up with a Malaysian-owned company in a pay TV joint venture to tap the expanding Asian entertainment market.

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  U.S. eases sanctions on Sudanese oil industry

  The Treasury Department has amended economic sanctions against Sudan by allowing U.S. companies to invest in South Sudan's oil market, which has been dominated by China, India and Malaysia.

• Duval goes where he's never been to find game

  The text message from David Duval arrived just as the Americans began to seize control for good in the Presidents Cup. The last time it was held at Royal Melbourne, he was the top qualifier for the U.S. team.

• U.S., Pacific nations deepen military ties as China asserts its will

  When President Obama arrives in Australia on Wednesday to kick off a four-day Asia-Pacific visit, he should receive a warm reception from America's longtime allies in the region.

• Survey: Indonesians killed 750 orangutans in year

  Villagers living on the Indonesian side of Borneo killed at least 750 endangered orangutans in a year, some to protect crops from being raided and others for their meat, a new survey shows.

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  11-11-11 brings hopes of good luck

  From China to New York, place your bets! Tie the knot! Make a wish! Friday marked the 11th day of the 11th month of 2011. Around the world, people celebrated the triple convergence of 11s with a splash.

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