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PRESIDENT PROPOSES BAMBANG HENDARSO AS NEW POLICE CHIEF

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Jakarta, Sept. 10 (ANTARA) - President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has proposed Commissioner General (Police) Bambang Hendarso Danuri as new National Police Chief to succeed General Sutanto who will enter retirement as of September 30, 2008.

LANDSLIDE KILLS FOUR IN AMBON

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Ambon, Maluku, Sept. 10 (ANTARA) - A landslide , triggered by incessant rains since late Tuesday (Sept. 9), killed at least four people in Nusaniwe sub district, Ambon, Maluku Province, on Wednesday.

OIC Chief expresses concern over drought in the Horn of Africa

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Jeddah, September 10, SPA -- The Secretary General of the
Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC), Professor Ekmeleddin
Ihsanoglu follows with deep concern the threats looming over millions
of people due the drought affecting a large swath of land in central

N. Korean leader in recoverable condition:lawmaker

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URGENT - N. Korean leader in recoverable condition:lawmaker
hayney@yna.co.kr
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AUSSIE ENVOY VISITED NTT TO STRENGTHEN COOPERATION

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Jakarta, Sept 10 (ANTARA) - Australian Ambassador to Indonesia Bill Farmer visited Kupang, Nusa Tenggara Timur (NTT), September 9 -10 to strengthen cooperation with the province, particularly in the areas of health, food security and joint efforts to combat illegal fishing, an Australian Embassy

Yonhap News Summary

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The following is the second summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Wednesday.

(ROUNDUP) Seoul keen to confirm reports of North Korean leader's illness

PRESIDENT STARTS 'RAMADAN SAFARI' IN E JAVA

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Jakarta, Sept 10 (ANTARA) - President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono started a 'Ramadan safari' on Wednesday in East Java by visiting state rolling stock making company PT INKA in Madiun.

PABSEC MEETING STARTS IN BAKU

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Baku,10 September,(AzerTAj)The 31st meeting of the PABSEC Economic, Commercial, Technological and Environmental Affairs Committee started Tuesday in Baku.

SABAH MOVES TO CONSERVE TURTLES, MARINE HABITAT

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SANDAKAN (Malaysia), Sept 10 (Bernama) -- When the waters that surround Selingaan, Gulisaan and Bakkungan Kechil islands, were turned into a marine park and named Taman Pulau-Pulau Penyu in 1977, it was done for a certain intention.

Sharjah woos Scandinavian visitors

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The Government of Sharjah yesterday held talks aimed at attracting more tourists and investors from the Scandinavian countries.

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