#foreign policy

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NTC should immediately take over power in Libya

The National Transitional Council (NTC) in Libya should immediately take over power in the country after the death of ...

EU calls for broad-based reconciliation in Libya

The European Union urged Libya`s interim rulers on Thursday to push for a broad-based reconciliation in the country ...

US defense minister to meet asean counterparts

US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta is scheduled to meet with counterparts from the ten ASEAN countries informally in ...

Quartet sets timetable for new Mideast talks

The "Quartet" of Middle East mediators proposed on Friday that Israel and the Palestinians should meet within one ...

news focus: Indonesia to be middle power or fence sitter?

Indonesia enjoyed the relatively high economic growth rate of 6.5 percent in 2010 and is now the leader of regional ...

Indonesia fits as middle power country

Indonesia fits its position as middle power country among many major powers in the world, an official said here on ...

Battle in Kabul heightens Afghan security fears

A deadly 19-hour Taliban assault on Kabul that turned its most heavily secured district into a battle zone has ...

Japan to confirm Noda as new pm

Yoshihiko Noda is set to be confirmed Tuesday as Japan`s sixth prime minister in five years, starting a term in which ...

Quartet `concerned` by Israeli settlement move

The United States, Russia, the European Union and the United Nations on Tuesday attacked Israel`s move to expand a ...

ASEAN plays significant role in regional peace

Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung highlighted the role of ASEAN in maintaining regional peace and development ...

Egyptian envoy thanks Indonesia for democratic lessons

Egyptian Ambassador to Indonesia Ahmed El Kewaisny thanked Indonesia as a helpful partner in sharing its experience in ...

PDIP to scrutinize political dynamics at national meeting

The Indonesia Democratic Party Struggle (PDIP) began its third national congress in Manado, North Sulawesi, on ...

Guinea president survives rocket attack

Guinea`s newly installed president survived a rocket attack on his residence that left a guard dead Tuesday and led to ...

Pakistan`s first woman foreign minister sworn in

Pakistan`s first woman foreign minister -- and also its youngest -- was sworn in on Tuesday, ending a five-month job ...

Syrian regime must reform, says US ambassador

If the Syrian regime does not quickly address local protesters` demands for reform "the street will wash them away," ...