JAKARTA (JP): Suddenly, the People's Consultative Assembly is

JAKARTA (JP): Suddenly, the People's Consultative Assembly is
debating the proposal of direct presidential elections (DPE)
again.

2. Law --
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Japan should not repeat failure in Gulf War

TOKYO: Led by the United States, the international community
is stepping up efforts to present a united front against the
specter of terrorism that is directly challenging peace and
democracy.

3. State --

Opportunity: No room for complacency

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CALCUTTA: War in Afghanistan seems imminent. Pakistan finds
itself sandwiched between the United States and the Taliban;
Musharraf has read the writing on the wall and appears to be
ready for a volte-face on the jihad constituency he and his
predecessors have assiduously nurtured.

4. pramono
Renew approach on international terrorism

By Siswo Pramono

CANBERRA (JP): Scholars disagree on the scope and definition
of terrorism but they tend to agree on the main features of
terrorist act.