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Bitter election creates long-term headache for Malaysia's Najib

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Malaysia's divisive election has left a bitter taste for millions of people that risks creating a long-term problem of legitimacy for Prime Minister Najib Razak's long-ruling Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition.Full story

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LONG TIME GONE: Prime Minister Shinzo Abe arrived in Myanmar on Friday on the first visit to the country by a Japanese leader in 36 years. Tokyo wants to expand economic ties after frosty relations with the previous military regime. Full story

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Malaysia's opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim waves to his supporters as he leaves a protest against recent election results in Petaling Jaya, outside Kuala Lumpur, in this May 25, 2013 file photo. Malaysia's divisive election has left a bitter taste for millions of people that risks creating a long-te

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File photo of Malaysia's PM Najib Razak celebrating with his party leaders after winning the elections at his party headquarters in Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia's Prime Minister Najib Razak celebrates with his party leaders after winning the elections at his party headquarters in Kuala Lumpur, in this early May 6, 2013 file photo. Malaysia's divisive election has left a bitter taste for millions of people that risks creating a long-term problem of