Briefs, January 19, 2013
Pope Benedict has appointed the Holy See's first ambassador to Malaysia, 18 months after the two sides established diplomatic relations, Prime Minister Najib Razak said. The appointment of Archbishop Joseph Marino as the first Apostolic Nuncio to Malaysia comes amid continued tensions between Christians and Muslims in the country.
KUALA LUMPUR - Pope Benedict has appointed the Holy See's first ambassador to Malaysia, 18 months after the two sides established diplomatic relations, Prime Minister Najib Razak said. The appointment of Archbishop Joseph Marino as the first Apostolic Nuncio to Malaysia comes amid continued tensions between Christians and Muslims in the country. AFP
NAYPYIDAW - Myanmese pro-democracy activist Aung San Suu Kyi defended her party's decision to accept donations from businessmen close to the former junta for its education fund. "Let them donate if they donate for good things," the opposition leader said. Recent donors include Air Bagan, owned by Tay Za, once described by the US Treasury as "a notorious regime henchman and arms dealer". AFP