Opposition chief refuses DNA test

Malaysia’s main opposition leader, arrested Wednesday and released a day later, said he refused to provide a DNA sample to disprove allegations that he sodomized a male aide, alleging that it could be used to frame him and stop his coalition from seizing power.

The sodomy accusation against Anwar Ibrahim comes as the government is struggling to address growing dissatisfaction with the ruling coalition, which suffered election losses in March to a resurgent opposition. Anwar has vowed to build on that victory and topple the government this fall.