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    KUALA LUMPUR: In the first sign of softening its stand, Malaysia on Monday dropped attempted murder charges against 31 ethnic Indians who took part in a massive anti-government protest against alleged marginalisation, with premier Abdullah Badawi assuring the community “I will not fail you”.Attorney-General Gani Patail dropped all charges against five students and brought lesser charges against 26 others who took part in the November 25, protest by Hindu Rights Action Force (Hindraf), amid cheers from relatives and friends of the detainees. The charges of causing mischief and illegal assembly remain against 26 of the protesters, all of whom pleaded guilty at the Klang sessions court this morning and were freed on bail. They will go on trial on December 27...Read...
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