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Leaders of the Socialist Party of Malaysia (PSM) have vowed to defy court rulings banning them from participating in public assemblies. The court orders were placed on 35 opposition party and grassroots activists who were charged with illegal assembly following a January 26 protest against price hikes imposed by the government-owned oil corporation, Petronas. MALAYSIA: Malaysia: Repression fails to stop anti-price-hike campaign

Farmers in Liverpool Plains, south of Tamworth, are taking on BHP Billitons drive for black gold. AUSTRALIA: NSW farmers take on BHP Billiton

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AUSTRALIA: Truckies call off shutdown

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The truck drivers national transport shutdown came to an end on July 30, with the Transport Workers Union (TWU) failing to endorse the action and calling on frustrated drivers to instead lobby the federal government. AUSTRALIA: Truckies call off shutdown

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Senator David Vitter, Republican of Louisiana, apologized after his telephone number appeared among those associated with an escort service. Senator Admits Use of an Escort Service

Forecasters predicted that Hurricane Flossies would weaken before passing by Hawaii this week. Storm Is Expected to Spare Hawaii

Roche’s monoclonal antibody tocilizumab — Actemra — improves rheumatoid arthritis symptoms better than standard care, says a U.S. study. Antibody drug eases arthritis symptoms

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Online Discount Broker, SogoTrade, Offers Account Holders Up to $5,000,000 Excess SIPC Coverage (Centre Daily Times)

Pay-for-performance incentives have been proposed as a method to improve the quality of care received by patients. In the United Kingdom, primary care physicians receive financial rewards in return for providing high quality medical care.In this study, which was conducted in London, Dr. [click link for full article] Do Financial Incentives For Physicians Improve Quality Of Care For Patients?

As overseas study has become a prized credential for undergraduates, a competitive industry has emerged. In Study Abroad, Gifts and Money for Universities

President Vladimir Putin signed a decree Sunday setting Dec. 2 as the date for Russia’s next parliamentary vote — an election seen as key to addressing growing doubts about the fairness of Russian democracy.

Russian Parliament Vote Set for Dec. 2

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Terrorism insurance also a risk (The Beaver County Times)While terrorism insurance is available, its not necessarily helpful, thanks to strict limits on what is covered, said Suzanne Chybrzynski, assistant vice president of HRH Group, a Pittsburgh firm that provides group coverage for municipalities and muncipal authorities throughout Pennsylvania .

Corzine signs health-insurance expansion law (Asbury Park Press)PERTH AMBOY — Gov. Jon S. Corzine today signed legislation he called “a stepping stone” toward ensuring all New Jerseyans have health insurance. The new law, signed at Raritan Bay Medical Center, mandates health care coverage for children and expands the state’s FamilyCare program to cover roughly 25,000 lower-income adults within the first year. “This will be one of those things that we look .