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Opinion | Dilli To Dili: India's 'Acting East' In East Timor
When President Draupadi Murmu received the Grand Collar of the Order of Timor-Leste, the newest Asian country's highest honour, from her counterpart Jose Ramos-Horta on August 10, a new chapter was written in India's foreign policy.
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East Timor Gets Nod To Join ASEAN Grouping As 'Observer'
Southeast Asian leaders agreed on Friday to allow East Timor to join the 10-nation ASEAN regional bloc, according to a statement released by summit host Cambodia.
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Nobel Prize Laureate Bishop Carlos Belo Accused Of Child Abuse
The Vatican said Thursday it has sanctioned a Nobel Peace Prize winning bishop accused of sexually abusing underage boys in East Timor over a 20-year period.
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Tsunami Warning In Indian Ocean Region After Quake Off East Timor Coast
A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of East Timor on Friday, the US Geological Survey said, although there were no immediate reports of damage.
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More Than 90 Dead In Indonesia, East Timor Floods; Dozens Missing
Tropical cyclone Seroja pounded Indonesia and East Timor Monday after torrential rains triggered floods and landslides that have killed at least 91 people and left dozens missing.
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7.5-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Indonesia, Tremors Felt In Australia
A deep earthquake of magnitude 7.5 struck off the coasts of East Timor and Indonesia on Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said, and Pacific monitoring authorities ruled out the chance of tsunami.
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Indian Who Escaped From Bali Prison Arrested In East Timor
An Indian and another prisoner who were among the four foreigners who escaped through a tunnel from a prison in Indonesia's Bali island earlier this week were arrested in East Timor today, Indonesian authorities said.
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Australia-Indonesia Restore Full Military Ties
Australia and Indonesia announced the full restoration of military ties Sunday as the countries' leaders held talks following a brief spat over teaching material deemed offensive to Jakarta.
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Indonesia Names Ex-General Accused Of Atrocities As Security Minister
A controversial former military chief accused of atrocities during Indonesia's brutal occupation of East Timor was appointed top security minister, with activists calling it a step backwards for human rights.
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Archaeologists Find Dog Sized Rat
Archaeologists with the Australian National University (ANU) have discovered fossils of seven giant rat species on East Timor in Southeast Asia with the largest up to 10 times the size of modern rats.
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Indian-Origin Football Match-Fixer Sentenced to Four Years Jail by Singapore Court
Rajendran R. Kurusamy, 55, pleaded guilty to charges of bribing the manager and players of East Timor's under-23 football team to lose a preliminary match of the South-East Asian Games against Malaysia scheduled for May 30 in Singapore.
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How Shah Rukh Khan Brought Back Love in an Island Country
Not many Indians may have heard of this little island nation, also known as East Timor, but Bollywood has influenced it greatly. "Shah Rukh ruled our hearts by that time. He was clearly the king of romance. After seeing these movies during our dark hours, we got to understand the meaning of love," said a native
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Indian-Origin Man in Singapore Faces Match-Fixing Bribe Charge
A 55-year-old Indian-origin Singaporean was among four men charged on Saturday in a court over his alleged role in conspiring to fix a football match at the South East Asia Games which begins in Singapore next week.
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East Timor Swears in New Prime Minister and Government
East Timor, today, inaugurated a new Prime Minister at the head of a unity government, as it seeks to hand power to the next generation of leaders more than a decade after gaining independence.
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Asian Games: Boxer Shiva Thapa Through to Round of 16
Shiva Thapa received a walkover against Leonel Parada Helo of East Timor in his opening round at the Seonhak Gymnasium at the Asian Games.
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Opinion | Dilli To Dili: India's 'Acting East' In East Timor
When President Draupadi Murmu received the Grand Collar of the Order of Timor-Leste, the newest Asian country's highest honour, from her counterpart Jose Ramos-Horta on August 10, a new chapter was written in India's foreign policy.
-
East Timor Gets Nod To Join ASEAN Grouping As 'Observer'
Southeast Asian leaders agreed on Friday to allow East Timor to join the 10-nation ASEAN regional bloc, according to a statement released by summit host Cambodia.
-
Nobel Prize Laureate Bishop Carlos Belo Accused Of Child Abuse
The Vatican said Thursday it has sanctioned a Nobel Peace Prize winning bishop accused of sexually abusing underage boys in East Timor over a 20-year period.
-
Tsunami Warning In Indian Ocean Region After Quake Off East Timor Coast
A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of East Timor on Friday, the US Geological Survey said, although there were no immediate reports of damage.
-
More Than 90 Dead In Indonesia, East Timor Floods; Dozens Missing
Tropical cyclone Seroja pounded Indonesia and East Timor Monday after torrential rains triggered floods and landslides that have killed at least 91 people and left dozens missing.
-
7.5-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Indonesia, Tremors Felt In Australia
A deep earthquake of magnitude 7.5 struck off the coasts of East Timor and Indonesia on Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said, and Pacific monitoring authorities ruled out the chance of tsunami.
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Indian Who Escaped From Bali Prison Arrested In East Timor
An Indian and another prisoner who were among the four foreigners who escaped through a tunnel from a prison in Indonesia's Bali island earlier this week were arrested in East Timor today, Indonesian authorities said.
-
Australia-Indonesia Restore Full Military Ties
Australia and Indonesia announced the full restoration of military ties Sunday as the countries' leaders held talks following a brief spat over teaching material deemed offensive to Jakarta.
-
Indonesia Names Ex-General Accused Of Atrocities As Security Minister
A controversial former military chief accused of atrocities during Indonesia's brutal occupation of East Timor was appointed top security minister, with activists calling it a step backwards for human rights.
-
Archaeologists Find Dog Sized Rat
Archaeologists with the Australian National University (ANU) have discovered fossils of seven giant rat species on East Timor in Southeast Asia with the largest up to 10 times the size of modern rats.
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Indian-Origin Football Match-Fixer Sentenced to Four Years Jail by Singapore Court
Rajendran R. Kurusamy, 55, pleaded guilty to charges of bribing the manager and players of East Timor's under-23 football team to lose a preliminary match of the South-East Asian Games against Malaysia scheduled for May 30 in Singapore.
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How Shah Rukh Khan Brought Back Love in an Island Country
Not many Indians may have heard of this little island nation, also known as East Timor, but Bollywood has influenced it greatly. "Shah Rukh ruled our hearts by that time. He was clearly the king of romance. After seeing these movies during our dark hours, we got to understand the meaning of love," said a native
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Indian-Origin Man in Singapore Faces Match-Fixing Bribe Charge
A 55-year-old Indian-origin Singaporean was among four men charged on Saturday in a court over his alleged role in conspiring to fix a football match at the South East Asia Games which begins in Singapore next week.
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East Timor Swears in New Prime Minister and Government
East Timor, today, inaugurated a new Prime Minister at the head of a unity government, as it seeks to hand power to the next generation of leaders more than a decade after gaining independence.
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Asian Games: Boxer Shiva Thapa Through to Round of 16
Shiva Thapa received a walkover against Leonel Parada Helo of East Timor in his opening round at the Seonhak Gymnasium at the Asian Games.
