The tragedy of Barack Obama

The election of Barack Obama as President of the United States was welcomed all over the world. Even in Sri Lanka, though obviously the Bush approach to terrorism had helped us, and though John McCain was more likely to be tough on terror, an idealistic young President with no hang ups about race or ideology seemed by far the better bet for the world.

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In the face of insurgency:

Pakistani parties vow to unite

Pakistan’s major political and religious parties Monday vowed to unite the nation in the face of insurgency in the country’s northwest.

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Indonesian President meets Qatar Emir

Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono met Qatari Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani in Jakarta Tuesday to discuss bilateral relations and investment, an official said.

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