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JAKARTA (JP): In the October meeting of the Consultative Group on Indonesia in Tokyo, a number of donor countries raised the crucial issue of forest devastation in Indonesia. The commitment of the Indonesian government to forest conservation even became one requirement to get loans.

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TOKYO: When will the slowdown of the U.S. economy be arrested?

The Federal Reserve reduced key interest rates Tuesday for the seventh time this year.

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KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Asia's longest-serving elected leader, Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, is waging an old battle in the twilight of his career -- beating down the multi- ethnic country's Islamic opposition.