Asia Pacific Program for 11 July 2011
Malaysian rally ends without violence
The Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur heaved a sigh of relief on the weekend, after a rally for electoral reform came and went without the violence that many had predicted.
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International support for the Malaysian rally
Demonstrations in support of the Bersih marchers were also held in 25 world cities over the weekend including Melbourne.
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Malaysia's UMNO youth wing ready for dialogue with Bersih
The Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak defended the government's handling of Saturday's street protests, amid intense criticism, after a demonstrator died reportedly running away from police teargas, and allegedly of a heart attack.
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Pakistan military operations not affected by aid withdrawal
The Unites States on the weekend confirmed that it will withhold 800 million dollars in aid to the Pakistan army ..
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China complains Australia discriminates in foreign investment rules
China is being encouraged to invest in large scale mining and infrastructure works in Australia.
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UN World Population Day highlights growth challenges
As the United Nations marks World Population Day on Monday, there is a renewed focus on the planet's ability to cope with population growth.
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