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"One advantage that Najib has over his rivals is the support of Western powers. The leaders of the United States, United Kingdom, Australia and Singapore all have a vested interest in seeing him continue as PM."

"How did Vanuatu, a country that is so reliant on tourism, fail to maintain its main international runway?"