New autonomy law next hurdle in Aceh peace process

With the first phase of Indonesia's peace pact with Aceh rebels smoothly navigated, the next challenge will be countering nationalist sentiment in Jakarta where parliament must pass a contentious autonomy law, analysts say.

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Iran scorns EU trio's draft nuke resolution

EU powers began circulating a draft resolution on Wednesday for a Feb. 2 meeting of the U.N. nuclear watchdog asking it to report Iran to the Security Council, but Russia was seeking moves that stopped short of a formal referral.

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