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Summits in Jakarta: Relevance and Limitations

Introduction

Indonesia hosted the 43rd ASEAN Summit and related Summits at the capital city of Jakarta. Two days before Prime Minister Narendra Modi was to welcome many world leaders for the G-20 Summit that India was hosting on 9-10 Sept....

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Dysfunctional Banking System Contributed to Crisis: Alakbarov: Tolo News

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Iran and Pakistan Officials Pledge to Act for Peace in Afghanistan: Tolo News

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Iran and Pakistan Officials Pledge to Act for Peace in Afghanistan: Tolo News

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Plan Launched to Collect Major Debts: DABS: Tolo News

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