MURDOCH, Western Australia (JP): It's a political truism

MURDOCH, Western Australia (JP): It's a political truism
"down-under" that Australia's stability and security is
inextricably linked to that of Indonesia. Fortunately, it is a
fundamentally solid relationship that most long-time observers in
both countries believe is comprehensive and textured enough to
weather the periodic storms that naturally engulf two neighbors.

2. 4IMF -- Shorter IMF meetings hand protesters hollow victory
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Shorter IMF meetings victory for protesters?

By Mark Egan

WASHINGTON (Reuters): Anti-globalization protesters may have
won a hollow victory by forcing a shorter IMF annual meeting,
leaving precious little time to work on problems facing the
world's poorest people.

Protesters have criticized the International Monetary Fund and
World Bank as undemocratic bodies that formulate ill-suited
austerity plans for poor nations behind closed doors. But the
lenders counter that they reduce poverty by promoting stronger
economic growth and more free trade.