KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia distributed RM1.4 million
(US$409, 956) in aid to Palestinians in Gaza last year via micro credit projects

KLANG (Malaysia), Oct 30 (Bernama) -- A sugarcane juice seller was charged
in the Magistrate's Court here Friday with the murder of Indonesian maid Muntik.

By D. Arul Rajoo

Premier John Brumby has poured cold water on a push to merge Victoria's multiple
firefighting services.

The federal government will offer cash grants to those affected by floods on the NSW
mid-north coast and loans to assist businesses.

Australian personnel sent to help out in the earthquake-devastated region of Padang
in Indonesia are returning home after completing their work.

The Oceanic Viking has been granted approval to remain in Indonesian waters for
another week, avoiding another possible showdown for its boatload of 78 asylum
seekers.

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SEOUL, Oct. 30 (Yonhap) -- An 82-year-old woman infected with the Influenza A

By Kim Hyun
SEOUL, Oct. 30 (Yonhap) -- North Korea emphasized Friday that no Influenza A
(H1N1) cases have been reported in the country and that thorough quarantine

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