Malaysia Arrests 1,600 Protesters

Today’s global hotspot: Malaysia. At least 20,000 demonstrators jammed the main city of Kuala Lumpur to demand electoral reform, reports AP . Prime Minister Najib Razak sent out riot police who fired tear gas and detained about 1,600 people during the five-hour standoff, including several senior opposition figures. At…

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Malaysia Arrests 1,600 Protesters

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