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Anwar calls for supporters to contain themselves
10:42:52, 19 July 2008, Radio Australia News
The Malaysian opposition leader, Anwar Ibrahim, says he has an alibi for every minute of the day when he's alleged to have had sex with another man.
Fiji's miiltary leader defends poll delay
10:42:52, 19 July 2008, Radio Australia News
Fiji's interim prime Minister Frank Bainimarama says there will be no return to democratic rule by next March, despite an earlier commitment to the Pacific Forum.
Mounting concern over Fiji media law overhaul
10:42:50, 19 July 2008, Radio Australia News
A proposal by Fiji's interim Government for a major overhaul of the country's media laws has attracted concern from both local journalists and international media organisations.
Malaysia's Anwar Ibrahim to fight DNA sample demand
21:25:41, 18 July 2008, Radio Australia News
Opposition groups in Malaysia say Anwar Ibrahim will not give a DNA sample to police, because of fears it would be manipulated in the sodomy case against him.
Poll finds Arroyo most unpopular Philippines leader
14:32:59, 18 July 2008, Radio Australia News
The Phillipines leading polling agency says President Gloria Arroyo is the most unpopular leader in the country since democracy was restored in 1986.
Malaysian police question Anwar for five hours
22:35:01, 17 July 2008, Radio Australia News
Malaysia's opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim has accused police of treating him like a major criminal, while spending a night in detention at police headquarters in Kuala Lumpur.
Bangladesh's attorney general resigns
22:34:58, 17 July 2008, Radio Australia News
Bangladesh's attorney general, Fida Kamal, has resigned, saying he is unable to work with 'dignity and integrity' under the country's military-backed government.
Malaysian police release Anwar Ibrahim
18:20:39, 17 July 2008, Radio Australia News
Malaysia's opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim has been freed on bail after spending a night in custody.
Anwar Ibrahim to be released from Malaysian police custody
11:56:48, 17 July 2008, Radio Australia News
A lawyer for Anwar Ibrahim says police have agreed to release the Malaysian opposition leader on bail after he was arrested on sodomy accusations and spent a night in detention.
Political concern in Malaysia following Anwar's arrest
11:39:07, 17 July 2008, Radio Australia News
The arrest of Malaysian opposition figure Anwar Ibrahim has prompted fears of a political showdown echoing the events of ten years ago.
Abdurrahman Wahid plans new bid for Indonesian presidency
10:23:16, 17 July 2008, Radio Australia News
The former Indonesian president, Abdurrahman Wahid, says he's confident he could defeat Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to win next year's presidential elections.
Fiji interim PM wants Chand back in government
10:23:16, 17 July 2008, Radio Australia News
Fiji's interim prime minister, Frank Bainimarama, says he wants his permanent secretary, Parmesh Chand, back in government.
Former SKorean leader agrees to hand over documents
10:23:15, 17 July 2008, Radio Australia News
South Korea's former president Roh Moo-Hyun has agreed to hand over classified documents from his five years in office, ending a row with his successor.
Afghan attorney-general sacked after announcing presidential bid
10:23:15, 17 July 2008, Radio Australia News
Afghan President Hamid Karzai has sacked the country's attorney-general after he announced his intention to run for the presidency in next year's elections.
Malaysia's opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim arrested
22:35:27, 16 July 2008, Radio Australia News
Malaysia's opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim has been arrested and taken to police headquarters in the capital, Kuala Lumpur.
Former police chief wins Bali's first direct election
22:35:27, 16 July 2008, Radio Australia News
A former police chief, who led investigations into the 2002 Bali bombings, has won the Indonesian island's first direct election for governor.
Deposed Fiji PM optimistic about 2009 elections
18:06:25, 16 July 2008, Radio Australia News
Fiji's former prime minister, Laisenia Qarase, says he believes elections will take place in the country next year, despite a number of indications to the contrary.
Arrest warrants issued for Malaysian opposition figure Anwar
14:22:27, 16 July 2008, Radio Australia News
A lawyer for Malaysian opposition figure Anwar Ibrahim says a warrant issued for the arrest of his client is 'confusing'.
Nepal to pick first president this week
09:03:18, 16 July 2008, Radio Australia News
A special assembly will elect Nepal's first president this week after the country abolished its monarchy and became a republic.
Arrest reportedly imminent for Malaysia's Anwar Ibrahim
22:28:07, 15 July 2008, Radio Australia News
A lawyer for Malaysian opposition leader, Anwar Ibrahim, says his client faces imminent arrest over a former aide's accusations of sodomy - the same charge he was jailed for over a decade ago.
Fiji PM's most senior civil servant resigns
20:33:49, 15 July 2008, Radio Australia News
In Fiji, the interim prime minister's most senior civil servant has resigned.
Former Australian attorney general dies
20:33:49, 15 July 2008, Radio Australia News
Former Australian attorney general, Peter Durack, has died.
Fiji complains about investigating EU team
19:50:59, 15 July 2008, Radio Australia News
Fiji's interim government has complained about the attitude of a European Union team, which is investigating the rule of law in the Pacific nation.
Afghanistan pulls out of Pakistan meets to protest attacks
11:06:54, 15 July 2008, Radio Australia News
Afghanistan says it will boycott a series of upcoming meetings with Pakistan unless 'bilateral trust' is restored.
US president lifts offshore drilling ban
07:46:45, 15 July 2008, Radio Australia News
The United States president, George W Bush, has lifted an executive ban on offshore drilling for oil that has stood since before his father was president.
![Anwar Ibrahim told a media conference after his release from detention that police treated him like a major criminal. [Reuters]](http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/img/news/gallery/malaysia_anwar_rtr_170708.jpg "Anwar Ibrahim told a media conference after his release from detention that police treated him like a major criminal. [Reuters]")
![Pope Benedict enjoys a performance by Australian Aboriginals at a welcome ceremony in Sydney. [Reuters]](http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/img/news/gallery/aus_pope2_rtr_170708.jpg "Pope Benedict enjoys a performance by Australian Aboriginals at a welcome ceremony in Sydney. [Reuters]")
![Crowds mob the World Youth Day cross as it is carried through the streets of Sydney. [Reuters]](http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/img/news/gallery/aus_cross_rtr_140708.jpg "Crowds mob the World Youth Day cross as it is carried through the streets of Sydney. [Reuters]")
![China will deploy a 100,000 strong anti-terrorism force during the Games. [AFP]](http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/img/news/gallery/china_olysecurity_afp_300608.jpg "China will deploy a 100,000 strong anti-terrorism force during the Games. [AFP]")
![Former Hong Kong Chief Secretary, Anson Chan, has announced her retirement from politics but will continue in a democracy mentoring role. [Reuters]](http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/img/news/gallery/china_ansonchan_rtr_121207.jpg "Former Hong Kong Chief Secretary, Anson Chan, has announced her retirement from politics but will continue in a democracy mentoring role. [Reuters]")
![Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, U.S. President George W. Bush, Prime Minister of Japan Yasuo Fukuda, French President Nicolas Sarkozy, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, British Prime Minister Gordon Brown, and President of European Commission Jose Manuel Barroso pose for the official G8 Summit photo in Toyako, Japan. [Reuters]](http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/img/news/gallery/japan_g8leaders_rtr_080708.jpg "Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, U.S. President George W. Bush, Prime Minister of Japan Yasuo Fukuda, French President Nicolas Sarkozy, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, British Prime Minister Gordon Brown, and President of European Commission Jose Manuel Barroso pose for the official G8 Summit photo in Toyako, Japan. [Reuters]")
