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President brings promise of progress and prosperity to nation plagued by unrest.
Asia-pacific Last Modified: 20 May 2012 20:48 GMT
East Timor's ex-defence chief, who spent much of his life fighting for nation's independence, set to become president.
Asia-Pacific Last Modified: 17 Apr 2012 17:20 GMT
Nobel peace laureate promises to hand over power to eventual winner after finishing third in Sunday's presidential poll.
Asia-Pacific Last Modified: 19 Mar 2012 13:43 GMT
Incumbent Jose Ramos Horta lags in third place as election heads for a runoff.
Asia-Pacific Last Modified: 18 Mar 2012 14:39 GMT
Election pits Nobel Peace Prize laureate Jose Ramos-Horta against 11 others in test of stability for young nation.
Asia-Pacific Last Modified: 17 Mar 2012 14:40 GMT
Country's military and Australian-led foreign troops launch joint operation.
Asia-Pacific Last Modified: 16 Feb 2008 10:04 GMT
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