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Malaysian PM Won't Quit After Election Rout

'Political tsunami' the result of govt's inability to quell racial strife

By Jane Yager,  Newser Staff

Posted Mar 9, 2008 12:28 PM CDT

(Newser) – Yesterday's elections in Malaysia dealt a stunning blow to the coalition that has effectively ruled the country since 1957. Despite the worst-ever showing, the National Front clung to a bare majority in parliament, and the prime minister refused calls for his resignation, BBC reports. Outside...   Read full story »

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