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...many other jobs in the world that present a new leader with such a complex array of challenges as trying to govern the 17,500 islands strung along the equator that make up the world's fourth most populous country. Still, in his first interview since being sworn in as the country's sixth chief executive on October 20, the former general appeared relaxed and confident. In a 30-minute talk at the presidential palace in Jakarta with TIME's Southeast Asia bureau chief Simon Elegant and Correspondent Jason Tedjasukmana, Yudhoyono addressed the many daunting challenges facing his fledgling presidency...
...Qaeda's second-in-command, Egyptian native Ayman al-Zawahiri, calling for Muslims to support the Palestinian uprising by attacking Israel and the U.S. Mohammed Salah, an Egyptian expert on Islamic groups, notes that the Sinai operation targeted a number of key interests of al-Qaeda's sworn enemies: the Egyptian-Israeli peace treaty, Egypt's promotion of a comprehensive Middle East peace settlement and the security of Israel and Egypt, Washington's two key allies in the region. Says Salah: "This attack is one that aimed to kill 10 birds with one stone." --By Scott MacLeod. With reporting...
...Performance of the Week Hong Kong's Legislative Council members are not generally a feisty bunch?at least they weren't until the surprise September election of political agitator Leung (Long Hair) Kwok-hung. Sworn in last week before a chamber filled with startled colleagues (whom he labeled "insane"), Leung shouted, "Long live democracy!" and assailed the council President for suggesting he wear something fancier than his ubiquitous Che Guevara T shirt...
...Dave!” I hear Kimbo’s voice over the loudspeaker. “You’re supposed to wait until I start counting!” I could have sworn she had made it to three while I was riding, but then again I’m not too sure of anything I saw or felt in that instant; a total sensory mess...
...According to the police, the plan was to launch murderous attacks during Independence Day celebrations on Aug. 14, hitting Musharraf, his Cabinet and the U.S. embassy. And that close shave came only 15 days after a suicide bomber tried to blow up Shaukat Aziz, a Musharraf ally who was sworn in as Prime Minister...