IN case you missed it, here is a list of news handpicked by our editor for the week beginning September 19 to 25, 2016.
Among the top headlines for the week are Jelutong MP Jeff Ooi Chuan Aun released on police bail for a month over alleged insensitive remarks against the late Datuk Haron Din, Angelina Jolie files for divorce from Brad Pitt and Bangladesh zoo keepers threw two lions a wedding party.
Sept 19, Monday:
Angelina Jolie files for divorce from Brad Pitt
Sept 20, Tuesday:
Jeff Ooi arrested and released on police bail after questioning
After four hours of questioning, DAP Member of Parliament for Jelutong Jeff Ooi Chuan Aun was released on police bail for a month over alleged insensitive remarks against the late Datuk Haron Din.
Ooi's lawyer, RSN Rayer when met by reporters outside the police station, said that he was unsure if Ooi will be called again by the police in the future over his alleged insensitive remarks over the passing of the late PAS Spiritual Leader.
He is alleged to have posted on his Twitter account: "Adios Harun Din. Let There Be Peace".
Sept 21, Wednesday:
Get to know UN Young Leader Dr Lutfi Fadil
Malaysian doctor Dr Mohd Lutfi Fadil Lokman charted history as he joined the ranks of 17 United Nation Young Leaders for Sustainable Development Goals 2016 yesterday.
The announcement was made on Sept 19 at the Social Good Summit in New York.
The 29-year old newly-wed was selected from among 18,000 nominations from 186 countries based on the work of his initiative.
Sept 22, Thursday:
Viral video: Kissing couple are not teachers
Investigation of a video purportedly of two teachers smooching turned out to be untrue as they were not teachers and it did not involve any Education Ministry institution.
Its Minister Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid said the video recording, which went viral on social site, was believed to have been shot eight years ago at a plantation in Segamat, Johor.
LIVE UPDATE 'Welcome home, Paralympians!'
Cheers rang out from some 1,000 sports fans who filled the Pavilion shopping mall soon after the paralympians arrived in a Hop-On-Hop-Off bus.
The Malaysian contingent consisting of 21 athletes led by chef de mission Dr Ang Kean Koo were thrilled with the heroes' welcome given by the public.
Sept 23: Friday:
Bangladesh zoo throws wedding for lions with meat cake
Bangladesh zoo keepers have thrown two lions a wedding party that included a heart-shaped meat cake in the hope of drawing much-needed visitors and encouraging the animals to mate.
Some 400 guests attended the reception laden with balloons on Wednesday for long-time resident and lioness Nova and newcomer Nabha at the Chittagong zoo in the country's south.
The highlight of the festivities was a 10-kilogramme (22-pound) cake for the couple made mainly of meat that included beef, chicken, eggs and fried liver.
Sept 24: Saturday:
Four dead in Washington state mall, gunman on the run
A manhunt was under way after a gunman killed at least four people and wounded one other late Friday during a shooting at a mall in the US state of Washington.
Police spokesman Sergeant Mark Francis said authorities believed there was only one shooter in the attack at Cascade Mall in Burlington, describing him as a "Hispanic male wearing gray."
Damansara brawl: Suspect has no links with Home Ministry
Police today confirmed that the suspect involved in the Damansara brawl yesterday has no links with the Home Ministry as alleged.
Petaling Jaya district police chief ACP Zani Che Din who confirmed the incident at Mutiara Damansara however refused to comment further on the motive of the fight.
Sept 25: Friday:
US mall killing gunman captured
Authorities said Saturday they have arrested the suspect behind a shooting that left five people dead at a shopping mall in the US state of Washington, about 24 hours after the killings.
"Gunman captured tonight by authorities," Washington State Patrol spokesman Sergeant Mark Francis said on Twitter. There were no other suspects.
Go-kart race mishap kills two in Kuantan
A father and his daughter were killed while his son was left critically ill after a go-kart car crashed into them during a race event this morning.
Izwan Isa, 39, died at the scene while his daughter, Siti Zulaikha, 4, succumbed to serious head injuries at the Tengku Ampuan Afzan Hospital.
His son, Muhammad Izz Danial, 7, is currently in critical condition at the same hospital.
Suganthi Suparmaniam
Mon Sep 26 2016
Here is a list of news handpicked by our editor for the week beginning Sept 19 to 25, 2016.
China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
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More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action
A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
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[COLUMNIST] Trump’s Gaza (pipe) dream
The Gaza plan is dangerous and counter-productive as it's merely another recipe for regional instability.
Sivasangari eyes new career-high in world rankings
After climbing to a career-best world number seven, national women's squash ace S. Sivasangari is determined to keep rising.
Outburst against Steven Sim: DAP will probe if there's a complaint - Loke
DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke says the disciplinary committee has not received any reports related to the incident so far.
US judge will not block Elon Musk from firing federal workers, accessing data
The case raises questions about Musk's apparent unchecked authority as a top deputy to President Donald Trump.
Dozens of false killer whales stranded on remote Australian beach
Rescue crews trying to save the majority of the large dolphins that survived the ordeal, according to authorities.
Trump restricts AP access over Gulf of Mexico issue
The AP, citing editorial standards, says it would continue to use the gulf's established name.
China to fly back 200 nationals rescued from Myanmar scam centres, Thai official says
This is part of a multinational effort to crack down on illegal online operations run from the region.
Somber Tiger Woods back in action in TGL loss to New York GC
Tiger Woods makes his first start since the death of his mother when he competed in a TGL match at Palm Beach Gardens.
Brazil's ex-President Bolsonaro charged in alleged coup plot
A total of 34 people were charged, including several military officials.
Trump and Musk target tax enforcers, rocket scientists, bank regulators for job cuts
Concerns grow over transparency, oversight, and Musk's influence on government operations.