Mahathir quits ruling party

Former Malaysian premier Mahathir Mohamad quit Malaysia's main ruling party yesterday and urged others to follow suit in a move that could weaken its hold on power and unsettle financial markets.

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ETA launches bomb attack

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More airports may shut

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Officer quits after threat

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Day-care workers walk out

ISAF delegation 'amazed' by sailing venue

With fantastic facilities at its venue, Qingdao is a perfect choice for the 2008 Olympic sailing competition, said Goran Petersson, president of the International Sailing Federation (ISAF).

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IFDS head gives thumb's up to international regatta

Serge Jorgensen, president of the International Association for Disabled Sailing (IFDS), heaped praise on the successful organization of 2008 IFDS Qingdao International Regatta held from May 8 to15, and gave a thumb's up to the barrier-free environment of the sailing center in Qingdao.

Paralympic champion eyes another gold

Damien Seguin, 28-year old French gold medalist in the 2004 Athens Paralympic Games, does not think he is different than the able-bodied. He refers to the Paralympic Games as the Olympic Games.

Disabled yachtsman grows stronger through yatchting

"Sailing has changed me, making me stronger and more confident," China's wheelchair-bound sailor Li Ke told China Daily in a recent interview.

Voyage to Paralympics begins for Qingdao

The 2008 International Association for Disabled Sailing (IFDS) Qingdao International Regatta, the largest of its kind in Asia, concluded yesterday at Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center.