Philippine peace talks
break down
MANILA -- Peace talks between the government
and communist rebels are likely to fail,
according to an administration offical.
Recent statements by President Gloria
Macapagal-Arroyo's administration indicate
the government is no longer interested
in pursuing the stalled negotiations.
Indonesian legislature passes
on Sharia law
JAKARTA -- Indonesia's top legislative body
Saturday voted not to adopt Islamic Sharia law
as an article for constitutional amendment.
The People's Consultative Assembly (MPR)
is voting to endorse 16 amendments to the
1945 constitution.
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