FERICY, Nov 18 (AFP) - The perfect notes soaring out of the village hall were not produced by your local amateur musicians.

With the evolving global village concept, apparently, the concept of nation state is gradually blurred. But it is undeniable that, until today, many politicians are still monopolising political and national resources in the name of nation state to carry on their long-term rule.

Something got lost in transit in US President Barack Obama's visit to China -- the charismatic rhetoric and dominance of mass communication that took him from nowhere to the White House.

To many, a bagel may be just a doughnut-like bread roll for breakfast. But to Chinese American Lejen Chen, it is something that changed her life.

Yes, I saw the movie 2012. In fact, I was one of those attending the movie's global premiere here. Don't worry. You can still read on, and I assure you I won't divulge the movie's ending: whether the world will be destoyed, and humanity vanishing, in 2012.

In the winter solstice 17 years ago, the news of Liao Guo Feng from Kuala Geddes giving birth to triplets of a boy and two girls became a story on everbody's lips.

LONDON, Nov 17 (AFP) - London is one of the most expensive places to live on the planet, but it is also home to tens of thousands of empty properties -- and some people are taking matters into their own hands.

Sometimes, I wonder how many anti-corruption commission officers are required to cope with so many cases within the country.

Politics sometimes looks very complicated but it is fact very simple. And sometimes, it looks very simple but in fact, very complicated.

Everyone knew it is Datuk Ser Anwar Ibrahim before this. Only he can draw PKR, DAP and PAS together; only he has a wealth of administrative experience; only he can push ahead the two-line system, only he has a unique political charisma; only he...