Habibie takes the reins as country's new vice president

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Indonesia's People's Consultative Assembly declared B.J. Habibie, research and technology minister since 1978, as the country's new vice president. Habibie is a longtime friend of Suharto who will begin his fourth decade as president of Indonesia. Critics of Habibie's appointment fear that he will support Suharto's truculent stand against the International Monetary Fund. Others, however, see a more collective leadership, with Habibie having the capability to influence Suharto, because of the long-term political relationship the two had in the past.

Politics NEC, Political aspects, Indonesia, Politics, Vice-Presidents, Vice presidents (Government), Vice President of the United States, Habibie, B.J.

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Citizen Ramos becomes envoy of Arroyo

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Former Philippine President Fidel V. Ramos, who helped get new President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo elected, is now the roving envoy for Arroyo's administration. Ramos' intentions as envoy are discussed.

Executive changes & profiles, Executive Offices, Philippines, Executive Appointments, Officials and employees, Political activity, Executive departments (Government), Diplomats, Political appointments, Ex-presidents, Arroyo, Gloria Macapagal-, Ramos, Fidel Valdez

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