Sunday, 8 January 2012
Anwar Ibrahim expects to score big in Sabah
As news of a split in Sabah Umno gains wider attention, there is no one more happy about the development than Pakatan Rakyat leader Anwar Ibrahim.
Sharing his excitement over what he sees as "a positive" development in the Land Below the Wind, Anwar told Malaysiakini in an interview that Pakatan would pick up "a substantial" number of seats in the state.
Raw Video: USCG Icebreaker Aids Russian Tanker
A US Coast Guard icebreaker is escorting a Russian tanker trying to get a large shipment of fuel products to Nome, Alaska. Unless the tanker gets through, Nome will likely run short of fuel supplies before another delivery is made this spring. (Jan. 7)
US community creates alternative healthcare model for lower income group
A community in the US state of Maine has created an alternative healthcare model in order to support those who cannot afford costly health insurance. Like a labour-bartering economy, residents work in order to receive healthcare credits.
Al Jazeera's John Terrett reports from Falmouth, Maine.
Grounded Cargo Ship Breaks Apart on New Zealand Reef
A cargo ship grounded off the New Zealand coast for months has split into two pieces after being lashed by pounding seas. The disaster is sparking fears a fresh oil spill could wash ashore, maritime officials said. (Jan. 7)
Video: Nurul Izzah at Bukit Gasing
Friday Jan 6 at Bukit Gasing was one of the stops in Anwar Ibrahim's roadshow before the verdict of 'Sodomy II' on Monday Jan 9th.
DAP’s Bollywood drama - The Star
The stand-off between the “warlord” and the “godfather” in Penang is a signal that the DAP will have to grapple with ambitious politicians who will go all out to be picked as candidates for the general election.
The issue was sparked off by a Tamil press report where Dr Ramasamy had reportedly indicated that DAP might field three Indian women in the next general election. It is actually a good idea and might even be a game-changer for the party among Indian voters. Some even suggested it was Guan Eng himself who had asked him to look out for credible Indian candidates.
Eleven die in New Zealand hot air balloon crash
A hot air balloon has crashed in rural New Zealand killing all 11 people aboard. The balloon came down near a small town 150 kilometres north of the capital Wellington. Witnesses described seeing 10 metre high flames rising from the balloon's basket before it plummeted to the ground. The balloon hit power lines as it fell, causing power cuts in the local area.
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