MSN News: Anwar Ibrahim acquitted

Malaysia's opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim (C) speaks to his supporters while flanked by his wife Wan Azizah Wan Ismail after he was acquitted of sodomy charges outside the courthouse in Kuala Lumpur January 9, 2012. A Malaysian court acquitted Anwar of sodomy charges on Monday, a surprise ruling that could accelerate the political comeback of one of Asia's most celebrated reformers ahead of an expected election this year. REUTERS/Samul Said

Supporters of Malaysia's opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim shout slogans while holding a placard as they rally near the courthouse in Kuala Lumpur January 9, 2012. About 2,000 Anwar supporters rallied outside the court on Monday, protesting against a justice system they fear will convict him of sodomy later in the day in what they regard as a political trial. REUTERS/Bazuki Muhammad

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