Archive for August 23rd, 2009

Vote fraud allegations increase in Afghanistan

Written by on Sunday, August 23rd, 2009 in Latest News.

Afghanistan’s second presidential election since 2001 has made political uncertainty as officials attempt to count the votes.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back

Malaysia frees woman on caning charge (Reuters)

Written by on Sunday, August 23rd, 2009 in 305941.

Kartika Sari Dewi Shukarno is hugged by well wishers in her father's home in Sungei Siput, about 300km (186 miles) north of Kuala Lumpur, in Malaysias state of Perak August 24, 2009 as she prepares to go to prison to be caned. REUTERS/Zainal Abd HalimReuters – Religious authorities in Malaysia on Monday freed a Muslim woman who had been sentenced to be caned for dinking beer, although she refused to leave a van taking her to jail when returned to her home.

Original post by Reuters and software by Elliott Back

Suspect in U.S. model murder found dead in Canada (Reuters)

Written by on Sunday, August 23rd, 2009 in 305937.

Reuters – A reality TV star wanted for the brutal murder of his bikini model ex-wife in California has been found dead in a motel near Vancouver, Canadian police said on Sunday.

Original post by Reuters and software by Elliott Back



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