World NewsReuters - Russia is demanding that any new cooperation deal with NATO include limits on the number of troops posted in the alliance's new member states in central Europe, a leading Russian daily reported on Wednesday.
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Indonesia tsunami kills 113; help on the way (AP)
AP - Navy ships packed with medicine and food and rescuers in helicopters headed Tuesday to remote Indonesian islands that were pounded by a 10-foot (3-meter) tsunami, sweeping away villages and killing at least 113 people.
China to expand fleet to patrol disputed seas (Reuters)
Reuters - China has launched a new inspection vessel to strengthen marine patrols and 36 more will be added to boost China's presence in disputed waters, state media said on Wednesday.
High Anxiety in Iran: Awaiting Economic Reform (Time.com)
Time.com - Ahmadinejad is on the verge of implementing a much-needed adjustment to the economy. But most Iranians are scared to death of the consequences
Ruler of UAE's Ras Al Khaimah emirate dies (Reuters)
Reuters - The ruler of the United Arab Emirates' fourth-largest emirate died on Wednesday, the Gulf state's news agency said, and will be succeeded by his crown prince son Sheikh Saud. Sheikh Saqr al Qasimi, believed to be in his late 90s, had ruled the northern emirate of Ras Al Khaimah for more than 60 years, dating back to before the UAE's inception in 1971. He had been in hospital for several months.
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