New man for the New South Africa

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South African president-elect Thabo Mbeki believes the social and economic foundation for a new South Africa was established during the administration of Nelson Mandela, and his goal is to continue the work. He aims to maintain an open economy and positive international relations. He considers himself to be more of an academic than a politician but the struggle against apartheid led him to a political position.

Australia, South Africa, Mbeki, Thabo, Heads of state

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"We cannot stop this."

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The Palestinian Authority's security chief on the West Bank, Jibril Rajoub, says he has limited powers to stop the violence against Israel. Rajoub says that the Palestinian authorities will arrest Palestinians who commit acts of terrorism only when Israel does the same thing.

Middle East, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Palestinian Territories, Violence, Palestine (Historical region), Rajoub, Jibril

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Laughing amid the ruins

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Indonesian President Abdurrahman Wahid has twice been censured by Parliament, but he does not want to strike a deal with the vice-president. Wahid feels the people are on his side, but he is not sure the vice-president would uphold the law.

Indonesia, Wahid, Abdurrahman

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