Marshall Islands elects new President, may end Taiwan
recognition
Lawmakers elected Litokwa Tomeing as President of
the Marshall Islands on Monday, a move that is likely to end the
South Pacific nation's diplomatic recognition of Taiwan.
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Chavez puts brakes on drive for revolutionary change in
Venezuela
President Hugo Chavez vowed to tackle everyday
problems from soaring crime to trash-strewn streets, adopting a more
pragmatic approach to governance and toning down his revolutionary
rhetoric a month after a stinging electoral defeat.
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US nuke envoy in Tokyo to discuss N. Korea nuclear issue
The chief US nuclear envoy arrived in
Tokyo on Monday to coordinate policy in Asia following North Korea's
failure to meet denuclearization promises.
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