File photo taken May 25, 2009 shows Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim speaking during a visit to Singapore. It has been reported on July 5, 2009 that Anwar faces trial on sodomy charges, for the second time in a turbulent political career that has put him within striking distance of eizing power. The charges, levelled by a young man who worked in his office, threaten to end Anwar's career which he resurrected after being sacked as deputy premier and jailed on separate sodomy and corruption charges a decade ago. Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 months ago

File photo taken May 25, 2009 shows Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim speaking during a visit to Singapore. It has been reported on July 5, 2009 that Anwar faces trial on sodomy charges, for the second time in a turbulent political career that has put him within striking distance of eizing power. The charges, levelled by a young man who worked in his office, threaten to end Anwar's career which he resurrected after being sacked as deputy premier and jailed on separate sodomy and corruption charges a decade ago.

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