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Malaysia's Anwar says he has support to lead govt
Sep 16 2008, AP

Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim said Tuesday he has pledges of support from more ruling coalition lawmakers than he needs to topple the government, and he urged the prime minister to give up power voluntarily and peacefully.

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