Nearly 150 New Zealand Defence Force personnel left for East Timor on Saturday. It is the fifth rotation from the army, navy and air force since New Zealand forces were again committed two years ago to the troubled region. The group will spend six months
Xinhua English BRASILIA, May 9 (Xinhua) -- The Brazilian swimmer, Rebeca Gusmao, was freed from charges by the Arbitrary Court of Sports in Switzerland, her lawyer Breno Tannuri said on Friday . Tannuri announced that the Arbitrary Court of Sports had
East Timor Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao has revealed his plans to tackle corruption in the fledgling nation. Mr Gusmao has declared 2008 as the Year of Administrative Reform. Speaking at a conference in Dili on Thursday, he outlined his plans to
Australia has pledged $52 million in aid to East Timor. Of the money, $24 million will go to help create short-term employment and training opportunities for young people and a further $28 million will go towards helping disadvantaged people access the
Australia is giving $24 million to help create short-term employment and training opportunities for young people in East Timor. Parliamentary Secretary for International Development Assistance Bob McMullan made the announcement during a five-day visit to
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