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Putin eyes arms, nuclear deals with old ally India (AFP via Yahoo! News)

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Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin heads to India Thursday for a visit aimed at tightening the close arms and energy partnerships that Moscow and New Delhi have enjoyed since the Soviet era. (get the story…) Related items Bombardier sees demand taking off in India, China (The Hindu) Pakistan’s business community welcomes talks with India (The Economic Times) Research and...
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China tries microblogging top political event (AP via Yahoo! News)

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So this is how you get through China’s biggest political event of the year: “Sit still, stare toward the front, pretend like you’re looking but you’re really not, pretend like you’re listening but you’re really not … make your brain blank.” (more news here…) Related items China rejects reform calls but rhetoric softens (AP via Yahoo! News) China...
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China rejects reform calls but rhetoric softens (AP via Yahoo! News)

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China’s top lawmaker rejected calls to open up the communist political system to reform Tuesday, but his milder rhetoric indicated confidence among Chinese authorities that a crackdown on dissent has been effective. (more news here…) Related items China tries microblogging top political event (AP via Yahoo! News) China promises strong growth in ‘crucial year’ (AP via Yahoo! News) China...
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In Bangladesh, things are hotting up (The Age)

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A focus on climate change is crucial. We owe that much to the world’s poor. (the story here…) Related items Politics hits rough seas in Bangladesh, defies hopes (Dawn) Politics hits rough seas in Bangladesh, defies hopes (Arab Times) ANALYSIS-Politics hits rough seas in Bangladesh, defies hopes (AlertNet) Bangladesh arrests HuJI operative (Hindustan Times) Bangladesh arrests HuJI operative (Press Trust of...
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Iraqis Begin to Vote in Syria and Other Countries (ABC News)

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Iraqis living abroad begin three-day voting to elect new parliament Syria – Middle East – Iraq – Politics – United States (more news here…) Related items Syria playing in Iraqi politics (UPI) Syria: President meets radical Iraqi Shia cleric (Adnkronos) UN-Syria Conspiracy Theory? (Middle East Online) White House denies Syria appointment (JTA) Vietnam ‘affected Iraq planning’ (BBC News)
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US sees ‘critical role’ for Japan on Iran (AFP via Yahoo! News)

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A top US official said Friday Japan has “a very critical role” to play in international efforts to limit Iran’s nuclear ambitions as the West pitches new sanctions against Tehran. (more news here…) Related items Japan offers to enrich uranium for Iran: report (AFP via Yahoo! News) IAEA formally appoints Japan’s Amano as new chief (AFP via Yahoo!...
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China promises strong growth in ‘crucial year’ (AP via Yahoo! News)

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China’s Premier Wen Jiabao promised strong growth this year and said the government will combat inflation and risks to banks to keep the rebound in the world’s third-largest economy on track. (more news here…) Related items China tries microblogging top political event (AP via Yahoo! News) China rejects reform calls but rhetoric softens (AP via Yahoo! News) China premier...
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China premier pledges attention to jobs, stability (AP via Yahoo! News)

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Highlighting threats to social stability, China’s premier said Friday that more needs to be done to create jobs, strengthen social welfare and boost development in restive regions such as Tibet. (more news here…) Related items China tries microblogging top political event (AP via Yahoo! News) China rejects reform calls but rhetoric softens (AP via Yahoo! News) China promises strong...
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Afghanistan Civilian Surge Could Last Decade (ABC News)

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Obama’s counterinsurgency strategy involves U.S. civilians from the State Department, the U.S. Agency for International Development and the Department of Agriculture. They will help develop Afghan government capacity. The district program, which Gen. Stanley McChrystal calls “government-in-a-box,” is a microcosm of the challenges U.S. civilians face across Afghanistan. (the story here…) Related items Tories would give military...
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Vietnam, Indonesia to boost political, business ties (Vietnews Online)

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Vietnamese National Assembly chief identifies business areas for closer cooperation (get the story…) People who looked at this item also looked at… Sex, lies and tape snare Indonesia’s corruption tsar (The Age) Related items Vietnam, Indonesia boost legislative ties (Vietnam Net) Vietnam and Indonesia see various chances for co-operation (Nhân Dân) BestWeek Asia/Pacific: A.M. Best Report Examines Market Potential in Southeast...
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