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Issue date: 11/13/07 Last Updated: 11/12/07

Protestors from Malaysia demand electoral reform

In the largest political protest in Malaysia in almost a decade, tens of thousands rallied for electoral reform Nov. 10 outside the royal palace in Kuala Lumpur, the capital city of Malaysia.

Police broke up the rally by using water hoses and tear gas.

Despite a governmental ban issued by Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, protestors gathered to demand reform of Malaysia's electoral commission before the general elections next year.

Former judge Mukasey named Attorney General

Michael Mukasey, a retired federal judge from New York, was sworn in as U.S. Attorney General Nov. 9 in a private ceremony, replacing former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales.

Mukasey was formally sworn into office at a public ceremony Nov. 10.

The Senate approved Mukasey's nomination by a 53-40 vote Nov. 8.

Source: CNN.com

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