Malaysia Will Hold General Election on May 9

Malaysian voters will go to the polls on May 9, the Election Commission (EC) announced Tuesday, as Najib Razak’s ruling Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition seeks to retain power in the face of a major challenge from an opposition alliance led by ex-Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad. In setting a mid-week date for Malaysia’s 14th General Election, […]

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Ousted Leader Park Gets 24 Years in Prison

TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Former President Park Geun-hye was sentenced to 24 years in prison and 18 billion won in fine on Friday in a massive corruption scandal that toppled her from power early last year. In a live televised trial, the Seoul Central District Court meted out the guilty verdict for the 66-year-old former leader, […]

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