The Federal Court has deferred judgement on Perak crisis but regardless who is the winner, it is not going to end the Perak political turmoil. Political issues still need to be resolved through political means.

The lethal shooting spree at a US Army base Thursday dealt a blow to an American military already under severe strain from years of war in Iraq and Afghanistan and plagued by a rise in suicides and depression.

BERLIN, Nov 5 (AFP) - Irish rockers U2 Thursday warmed the German capital up for celebrations next week marking the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall with a spectacular mini-concert in the heart of the city.

It is indeed an amusing equation where interest plus "professionalism" equals a business which amasses fortune.

SAN ANTONIO, Nov 5 (AFP) - At least one American soldier went on a shooting rampage Thursday in a sprawling Texas military base killing 11 people and wounding 31 others before being gunned down, army officials said.

I almost swallowed my tongue at the first bite. It must have been decades since I last tasted such fresh and delicious home-raised chicken.

According to a Singapore media report, most of Singaporeans have never set their foot in Johor Bahru over the past five years because of the poor law and order. However, the situation has changed recently. Under the stimulation of high exchange rates, various choices of nightclubs and low fuel prices, there is a phenomenon showing the return of Singaporean tourists to Johor Bahru.

The decision of the Registrar of Societies (ROS) to reinstate Datuk Seri Chua Soi Lek as MCA Deputy President was the key and turning point for the victory of President Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat and Dr Chua in the Central Committee (CC) meeting held on 3 Nov.

It is 166 years since the publication of "A Christmas Carol", Charles Dickens' heartwarming seasonal story of redemption wrapped up in a biting indictment of 19th century capitalism.

WASHINGTON, Nov 4 (AFP) - Neighbors of alleged US serial killer Anthony Sowell had apparently complained about a foul smell for years, but many believed it was coming from a sausage factory next door.