* Deputy PM welcomes move as a 'great day' DILI: The leader of a group of East Timor rebels accused of trying to assassinate President Jose Ramos-Horta surrendered on Tuesday, raising hopes that the troubled young nation can find some rare stability.
A report into the death of an Australian soldier in East Timor is due to be presented to the Chief of the Defence Force today. Private Ashley Baker, 19, was found dead from a gunshot wound in his barracks in Dili in November last year. A military inquiry
Leaders of East Timor have welcomed the surrender of a band of rebels accused of an attempted coup in February, with the prime minister saying it was a 'great day'.The group's leader and 12 of his men handed over guns and other weapons in a meeting at
East Timor rebel leader Gastao Salsinha and 12 of his men formally surrendered to President Jose Ramos Horta Tuesday, raising hopes that a two-year insurrection by disgruntled former soldiers is drawing to a close. Ramos Horta is still recovering from
East Timor President Jose Ramos-Horta has spoken to some of the rebel group who were involved in an attempt to assassinate him. It is believed Mr Ramos-Horta shook their hands and offered them his personal forgiveness. The president was shot in February
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th April, 11:22 PM JST DILI ? East Timor rebel leader Gastao Salsinha and 12 of his men surrendered to the government on Tuesday in a ceremony witnessed by President Jose Ramos-Horta, who survived an assassination attempt in February. ?I am happy
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