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March 13, 2010 0102 GMT

Although U.S. President Barack Obama has postponed his visit to Indonesia by three days, the trip - which will be monitored closely by the Chinese and Japanese - is still highly significant. [more]

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Russia's Expanding Influence, Part 4: The Major Players

March 12, 2010 2148 GMT

Russia wants to form an understanding with Germany, France, Turkey and Poland to prevent these regional forces from interfering with its plans in the former Soviet sphere. (With STRATFOR interactive graphic) [more]

Pakistan: The Taliban Send a Message

March 12, 2010 1913 GMT

Pakistani militants are trying to demonstrate that they can strike any time and any place, despite the setbacks they have suffered in recent months. [more]

Ukraine: A Snapshot of the New Cabinet

March 12, 2010 1833 GMT

The composition of Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich's government clearly shows that he is in charge. [more]

Thailand: Thaksin Allegedly In Cambodia As Protests Begin

March 12, 2010 1808 GMT

There are conflicting reports on the whereabouts of exiled former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra as "Red Shirt" protests begin in Bangkok. [more]

Russia, India: Coming Together Again Over Afghanistan

March 12, 2010 1642 GMT

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin was in New Delhi recently to discuss Afghan policy in anticipation of an eventual U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. [more]

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France: Navy Hands Over Suspected Pirates To Somalia

March 13, 2010 1611 GMT

French navy officers handed over 22 suspected Somali pirates to semi-autonomous Puntland's authorities, Reuters reported March 13. The suspects will be arraigned in local courts. The French threw the unspecified confiscated weapons and ammunition into the ocean, and said the pirates will be taken to court soon. One suspect said the French naval officers were holding 11 of their colleagues aboard their frigate.

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