NEW YORK (July 12, 2011) – The United Nations human rights office Tuesday voiced concern about the apparent use of excessive force against protesters on the weekend by Malaysian police and possible retaliation against demonstrators who were arrested and released.

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LaVonn Schlegel, managing director, Indiana University’s Kelley School Institute for International Business.

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (May 5, 2011) –An institute at Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business is helping women in developing countries become more self-sufficient and care for the financial needs of their families.

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Prime Minister Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib of Malaysia.

Washington, D.C. (April 12, 2010) – The White House Office of the Press Secretary reports that President Barack Obama on Monday met with Prime Minister Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib of Malaysia.

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U.S. Department of State Honors Faisal Hassan of Malaysia as State Alumni Member of the Month for February 2010

Washington, DC (Feb. 1, 2010) – The U.S. Department of State has named Faisal Hassan, a Malaysian alumnus of the Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program, as State Alumni Member of the Month. Hassan was selected in recognition of his work as president of YES Alumni Malaysia, an association promoting youth empowerment through leadership and volunteerism. In the past year, with support from the U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur, he has been involved in leadership training, teaching English to disadvantaged youth, and raising public awareness to promote international peace.

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