Faith of our fathers: prosperity helps us all live together

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Asia's experience shows that religious extremism and violence occur less where people have something to lose and where a better life seems forthcoming. Market reforms helped reduce religious tensions in India, for example. Militant Islam groups seem the greatest threat, but it appears most where govts do not meet their promises of development. Of course, all govts have an obligation to guarantee citizens' security, and all should acknowledge legitimate religiosity and respect the rights of all faiths.

Economic aspects, Developing countries, Religious aspects, Religious tolerance

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Learning to live together

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The Jan 1992, Indonesian visit of Papua New Guinea (PNG) Prime Minister Rabbie Namaliu has significantly improved relations between the two countries. The highlight of Namaliu's visit was the signing of the Status of Forces Agreement, which involves various aspects of civic-military cooperation. The agreement also paves the way for possible cross-border pursuit operations against Organisasi Papua Merdeka rebels, long an irritant between the two countries.

Column, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Indonesian foreign relations, Papua New Guinean foreign relations

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Live poor, live long

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Living a simple life seems to be the secret to the longevity enjoyed by the residents of Bama country, a group of remote villages in southwest Guangxi province, China. Some 30% of the area's 230,000 citizens are at least 80 years old, while 79 men and women are more than 100. This compares with average Chinese life expectancy of 70 years. Many of the elderly residents remain extremely active, and are not a burden to their families.

China, Demographic aspects, Longevity, Guangxi Zhuang, China

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