Trouble expected ahead of Anwar trial
Malaysia is bracing for possible trouble before detained former minister Anwar Ibrahim's corruption trial on Monday. The police and his followers are both on alert.

Iraq refuses to explain VX findings
Iraq has ``nothing new to add'' about its production of VX nerve gas, the Iraqi ambassador has said in response to queries from United Nations arms experts.

MQM ditches Sharif, fall of Sindh Govt likely
Security agencies in Karachi went on high alert on Thursday when the Muttahida Qaumi Movement, the largest political party in Karachi and urban areas of Sindh province, announced it was breaking away from the coalition alliance with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's Pakistan Muslim League (N) party. This threatens bring down the PML-led coalition ministry in Sindh province.

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