and Anwar's multiracial party, considered the bridge between the other two partners.

VOA: standard.2009.12.21

But whether Dr Wan Azizah's party can bridge the gap between rival opposition groups remains to be seen.

ECONOMIST: The verdict on Malaysia | The

It's an imperfect story of an often reckless young man who lived hard and as a U.S. senator drove a car off a bridge after a party, killing a young campaign aide.

CNN: Kennedy takes with him a time and an era

Analysts said the ruling Awami League was under pressure as failure to secure funding for the bridge would cost the party votes at elections, likely to be held in late 2013.

BBC: Bridge to better growth for Bangladesh