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Clinton: US Wants Closer Ties to Indonesia
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Secretary of state's visit seen as further confirmation of country's growing
importance in region
Sec. of State Hillary Clinton (L), and Indonesian FM Hassan Wirajuda before
meeting in Jakarta, 18 Feb 2009For Indonesia, the decision by Secretary of
State Hillary Clinton to include Jakarta as the second stop on her Asian tour
is further confirmation of America's desire to build closer ties between the
two nations. For President Obama, it was a relationship that began almost four
decades ago when he came to live in the capital as a young boy. And it's this
history that has generated enormous goodwill towards the United States by
ordinary Indonesians. "President Obama has a very strong constituency here in
Indonesia, of course without the right to vote," explained Foreign Minister
Hasan Wirajuda. "But I believe the government and the people of Indonesia would
like very much to welcome President Obama on his trip to Indonesia and I can
say that we cannot wait too long, and I wish that Secretary Clinton would
convey this to President Obama."Clinton's visit is seen as further confirmation
of the country's growing importance in the region. Clinton said Indonesia, the
world's most populous Muslim nation, has proved that "Islam, democracy and
modernity cannot only co-exist, but thrive together."''You know the United
States and Indonesia share more than interests," Clinton said. "We do share
common values. We have both embraced democracy. Indonesia has experienced a
great transformation in the past 10 years, building strong and growing
institutions, welcoming and developing a vibrant civil society and at the same
time respecting human rights and a successful fight against terrorism and
extremism, ending sectarian and separatist conflicts. And working to make the
world a safer place for global trade and for human rights."The top U.S.
diplomat said she and President Obama want to build a "comprehensive
partnership" with Indonesia in dealing with such pressing issues as the global
economy and climate change. She also said Washington and Jakarta will take the
lead in pushing Burma's military junta to embrace democratic reforms. "Clearly
the path we have taken in imposing sanctions has not influenced the Burmese
junta, but as the Minister pointed out in our working meeting, reaching out and
trying to engage with them has not worked either," Clinton noted. "So this a
problem, not just for Indonesia and the United States, but for the entire
region. You know we are going to work closely and we are going to consult with
Indonesia for ideas about how best to bring about positive change in
Burma."Clinton visited the Association of Southeast Asian Nations secretariat,
where she signaled U.S. intent to sign the regional bloc's Treaty of Amity and
Cooperation. Clinton also plans to pledge to attend the group's annual
regional security conference, U.S. officials said. Former Secretary of State
Condoleezza Rice skipped the ASEAN Regional Forum twice during her four years
in office.
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Obama to Unveil $75 Billion Mortgage Relief Plan
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Plan aimed at preventing up to nine million Americans from losing their homes
President Barack Obama U.S. President Barack Obama is set to unveil a $75
billion home mortgage relief plan aimed at preventing up to nine million
Americans from losing their homes.Mr. Obama will outline the plan Wednesday in
the southwestern state of Arizona, which has been especially hard-hit by the
housing crisis. The plan is expected to focus on lowering mortgage payments for
struggling homeowners. The president's effort is expected to offer incentives
for lenders to lower mortgage payments, possibly by offering government
subsidies to banks that lower interest rates. It is expected to help homeowners
who are in danger of defaulting and others who have fallen behind on their
payments.At least $50 billion of the mortgage relief program is expected to
come from a $700 billion financial rescue plan adopted last year to help the
troubled financial sector.The unveiling comes one day after the president
signed a $787 billion economic stimulus bill into law. The stimulus package
officially known as the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act includes tax
cuts, government spending on infrastructure such as roads and bridges, and
other spending. It extends unemployment benefits and health care for those
without jobs, funds training programs and funnels money to state and local
governments.
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US Car Companies Seek Additional Government Money
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General Motors and Chrysler say they need billions more from government merely
to survive until end of March
GM sign sits in front of a long line of unsold 2009 Escalades at a Cadillac
dealership in Denver, Colo. 10 Feb 2009 Two US automakers say they need
billions more of government money in order to survive. General Motors and
Chrysler say they need billions more from the government merely to survive
until the end of March. The size of the requests were far bigger than
expected. Chrysler, the smallest US car maker, says it needs an additional $5
billion. General Motors, after Toyota the world's biggest car company, says it
requires $2 billion by March 1. Together with the money already borrowed, GM is
asking for $30 billion from US taxpayers. Company president Fritz Henderson
says that figure is far less than what taxpayers would pay in the event of the
company seeking bankruptcy protection."The additional financing requirement for
the US government [with bankruptcy] would be $50 to $60 billion more, than the
out of court process [of bankruptcy]," said Fritz Henderson. "And if you
actually tally up the incremental requirements for foreign governments [where
GM has plants] that would likely be required, the size of the incremental
financing in order to operate General Motors at peak while in a traditional
Chapter 11 [bankruptcy] process would be close to $100 billion." Chrysler
logoBoth companies said they are closing more plants and laying off more
workers. They have reached a contract agreement with the autoworkers union but
terms of the concessions were not revealed. US car companies pay far more in
wages and benefits than foreign car companies operating in the United States.
GM chief executive officer Rick Wagoner was asked if his company is considering
selling its profitable operations in China."China is really fundamental to our
future," said Wagoner. "And so I think that would be a very tough call for us
to make. We've not had any conversations along those lines."Wagoner did suggest
that GM's European operations might be sold, but he said no prospective buyers
have come forward.Car companies worldwide are enduring their worse sales slump
in a quarter century as the financial crisis has caused buyers to cut back.
Both GM and Chrysler say they expect the market to remain distressed for all of
this year and into 2010.
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Britain One-Step Closer to Expelling Radical Muslim Cleric
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Authorities say Abu Qatada has strong links to al-Qaida; want to send him back
to Jordan, where he has been convicted on terrorism charges
Abu Qatada shown in picture published 29 March 2000 in Jordan's 'al-Dustour'
daily newspaperBritain's highest court has cleared the way for the expulsion of
radical Muslim cleric, Abu Qatada. Authorities say the cleric has strong links
to al-Qaida and they want to send him back to Jordan. Britain's highest
appeals court, the Law Lords has overturned a lower-court ruling against
deportation. This paves the way for the government to send Abu Qatada back to
Jordan, where he has been convicted on terrorism charges. Abu Qatada, whose
real name is Omar Mahmoud Mohammed Othman, came to Britain in the early 1990s
and was granted political asylum. He is accused of having strong links to
al-Qaida and has been labeled as Osama bin Laden's "right-hand man" in Europe.
British authorities say Abu Qatada has links to a variety of extremist groups,
including in Algeria, Tunisia and Egypt. They say he is a threat to public
security. Britain's home secretary, Jacqui Smith, said the government welcomes
the Law Lords' decision."This is something that we have been working on for a
long time. I have now, given this ruling, signed the deportation order early
this morning, which will be served on him [Abu Qatada] later today. My
priority is the safety of this country and I want him removed as quickly as
possible," said Smith.The government was previously unable to deport Abu Qatada
because his lawyers said he would face torture in Jordan. Britain has signed a
memorandum of understanding with Jordan that, authorities say, provides
assurances that those who are sent back will not be mistreated.Human rights
groups disagree. Speaking on British television, Tom Porteus, London director
of Human Rights Watch, said such non-binding agreements are meaningless. He
also took issue with the Law Lords ruling."The ruling fundamentally undermines
the global ban on torture and it sends a message not only to the British
government, but to governments around the world that they can send individuals
back to countries where they are at serious risk of torture," he said.Abu
Qatada could now appeal the Law Lords ruling before the European Court of Human
Rights. The British government says it would strongly argue against that, but
human-rights groups say such an appeals process could hold up the cleric's
deportation. Abu Qatada has been in and out of jail in Britain and is
currently behind bars.
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Israeli Security Cabinet Debates Gaza Cease-Fire Terms
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Hamas is demanding Israel reopen border crossings, release hundreds of
Palestinian prisoners in exchange for end to rocket attacks
Israel's Security Cabinet has convened to discuss the details of a possible
prisoner swap that could result in the release of a captured Israeli soldier
and the lifting of Israel's blockade on border crossings into the Gaza Strip.
Israel is weighing hefty concessions in negotiations for an overall cease-fire
with militants in Gaza. Hamas, the militant Islamist group that controls the
Gaza Strip, is demanding Israel reopen border crossings to Gaza and release
hundreds of Palestinian prisoners in exchange for an end to the rocket attacks
that militants from Gaza have been inflicting on Southern Israel for nearly
eight years.The Palestinian prisoners include some who Israel says were
involved in terrorist attacks that killed Israeli civilians. Israel wants the
release of Gilad Shalit, an Israel soldier abducted by Palestinian militants
from Gaza in 2006. Ehud Olmert (file photo)Prime Minister Ehud Olmert hopes to
secure a deal for Shalit's release before he leaves office, following last
week's general elections. News reports quote him as saying a deal might not be
finalized until after he is out of office. Olmert said this week there should
be no decision to reopen the Israeli-controlled borders crossings into Gaza
until Shalit is home. He said this condition is in addition to permanent
security guarantees from Hamas. "This is the priority of Israel," Mr.Olmert
said. "First, Gilad Shalit, second, the end of smuggling of arms across the
Egyptian border through the Philadelphi line into Gaza. And third, complete,
total cease-fire and any hostile activities by the Hamas from Gaza." Militants
in Gaza have continued to fire rockets into Israel on an almost daily basis,
even after Israel's 22-day assault on the enclave ended January 18. Israeli
warplanes on Wednesday hit smuggling tunnels in the south of the Strip and a
suspected militant base in response to rocket and mortar attacks from Gaza.
Residents complain they have not been able to rebuild the thousands of homes
destroyed in the Israeli raids, which killed a reported 1,300 people. Scores of
trucks carrying humanitarian supplies have been crossing the border daily, but
none of them carry construction materials. The Israeli blockade includes a ban
on cement, glass, and steel products - materials Israel says militants could
use to step up their attacks. Wednesday's Security Cabinet meeting was held
behind closed doors and participants did not speak to reporters on their way
in. But officials say Mr. Olmert is expected to ask for any cease-fire deal
with Hamas to include a provision for Gilad Shalit's release. Khaled Mashaal
(file photo)The exiled Hamas leader, Khaled Mashaal, speaking from Syria,
rejected any connection between the two issues.He said it is not possible to
link the cease-fire with the issue of the Israeli prisoner Gilad Shalit. He
said Hamas' position is that Gilad Shalit will be released in exchange for
Palestinian prisoners being held by the Israeli occupation.The linkage Israel
draws between Gilad Shalit's case and the opening of border crossings could
further stall negotiations for a permanent truce.
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Seoul Warns North Korea Missile Launch Would Breach UN Resolution
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South Korean Foreign Minister Yu Myung-hwan calls North Korea's development of
long-range missile 'a provocation' that threatens his country and entire
world's peace, security
Amid increasingly strong signals North Korea is preparing to test a long-range
missile, South Korea is warning that action would spark additional United
Nations sanctions. S. Korean Foreign Minister Yu Myung-hwan, 18 Feb 2009South
Korean Foreign Minister Yu Myung-hwan dismissed North Korea's implicit threat
to test launch a long-range missile as part of its "space development
program."Yu says, whether it is a missile or satellite, if North Korea launches
it, it will inevitably trigger sanctions for violating a United Nations
Security Council resolution.The United Nations imposed sanctions to punish
North Korea's 2006 test of its most-advanced long-range missile, which fizzled
back to earth less than a minute into flight. More U.N. sanctions followed,
just three month later, when Pyongyang conducted an underground nuclear
test.Minister Yu says the North's nuclear capability sharpens the threat posed
by its ballistic missiles.He calls North Korea's development of a long-range
missile a provocation that threatens South Korea and the entire world's peace
and security. He says it must be counteracted with urgency.The North Korean
Taepodong 2 missile - the one experts believe is being prepared at an eastern
launch site in the North - is hypothetically capable of reaching the western
United States. American military leaders say they have not ruled out shooting
it down, if it is launched. US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in Jakarta,
Indonesia, 18 Feb 2009U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is due to arrive
here in Seoul Thursday. She describes the potential North Korean missile test
as "unhelpful" to efforts toward getting rid of the North's nuclear weapons.The
six-nation talks that have gone on for six years toward that end are expected
to dominate meetings between Clinton and Yu.He says Seoul will work closely
with the new U.S. administration on short and long-term strategies for the
nuclear issue.So far, North Korea has refused to agree on steps to verify the
accuracy of a nuclear programs declaration it produced last year. Minister Yu
says Pyongyang's reluctance shows it has "no will" to give up its nuclear
weapons.
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Khmer Rouge Tribunal Finally Gets Under Way
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Defendant Kaing Guek Eav - also known as 'Duch' - was in charge of dreaded S-21
detention center, where thousands were allegedly held, tortured before being
sent to 'Killing Fields'
The Khmer Rouge tribunal now under way, after more than 10 years of
negotiations, is being seen as a significant step forward for
Cambodians. However, the long and often-arduous process of winning
international approval for the trial has also involved people from
other walks of life. Kaing Guek Eav, also known as 'Duch' (c), during first
day of UN-backed tribunal in Phnom Penh, 17 Feb 2009Before the
courts first is Kaing Guek Eav - more commonly known as "Duch" - who
was in charge of the dreaded S21 detention center, where thousands of
people were allegedly held and tortured before being sent to the
Killing Fields on the outskirts of the capital, where they were killed.A
former mathematics teacher, Duch has indicated he will plead no contest
to the charges and this could have serious ramifications for other
surviving leaders - expected to be in front of the United
Nations-sanctioned court, later this year, for the deaths of 1.7
million people, between 1975 and 1979.American Michael Hayes is
the founding publisher of The Phnom Penh Post and has followed the
tribunal, step-by-step, for the past 10 years."This process and
this trial, in particular - people have a higher level of interest
because Duch basically has already admitted his involvement in the
executions of 16,000 or more people at the center which he ran. So
people are really looking forward to hear what he says. In fact that's
why he's being tried first, because the thought is that he's the
easiest guy to convict, there's so much evidence against him already,"
said Hayes.Those expectations have been tempered by frustrating
delays that Australian academic Helen Jarvis says can be traced back to
the Cold War, when Cambodia found itself at the center of a global
political conflict.Jarvis has been closely aligned with the
Cambodian government, since it began negotiations with the United
Nations for its backing for an international tribunal."I think
we have to count back to 1979 so we're really - we're 30 years since
the overthrow of the Khmer Rouge regime; 30 years, people have waited
a long time," said Jarvis. "A number of people have died whether they
were potential people to be in the dock or victims who were wanting to
see justice but have died before that day and that's why we're mindful
we really have to move as fast as we can."The tribunal may have
been a long time coming, but Jarvis is adamant that Cambodians want to
see Pol Pot's lieutenants in the dock and the awareness level about
what this means is reaching out across the country."Every
survey that's been done shows 80 percent or more of people supporting
the concept of this court and around 60 or 70 percent are aware of our
work and that's very encouraging. We know that people have great
expectations for us. As I said, they are frustrated and some of them
are cynical but they all want this justice," said Jarvis.Now,
it appears those people will finally get their chance to gain a greater
understanding of what happened here under Pol Pot and his Khmer Rouge,
who left this country completely devastated and a third of its
population dead after just three years and eight months of rule.
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Sudan Agreement Welcomed With Limited Expectations
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Deal calls for steps to facilitate re-settlement of civilians displaced by
Darfur conflict
International diplomats have welcomed the signing of a 'goodwill' agreement
between the Sudanese government and a Darfur rebel faction as a first step
towards further negotiations. But observers remain skeptical the deal
indicates any real improvement for the prospects of a peace settlement. The
document signed Tuesday in Doha, Qatar, by representatives of Sudan's
government and the Justice and Equality Movement, the most powerful rebel group
operating in Sudan's Darfur region, is not a peace agreement or a
cease-fire.The so-called 'Agreement of Good Will and Confidence Building for
the Settlement of the Problem in Darfur' calls for steps to facilitate the
re-settlement of civilians displaced by the six-year conflict in Darfur and to
improve access for humanitarian organizations. The sides also agreed, in
principal, on an exchange of prisoners, though the details have not been worked
out, and on a return to further negotiations.U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon
called the agreement a "constructive step." The U.S. State Department
described it as a "tangible first step." Diplomats from Britain, China, and
Japan - the current head of the U.N. Security Council - also welcomed the
deal. Given the lack of existing peace negotiations, any indication of
discussions can be seen as a positive development. But many observers question
the significance of the agreement, wondering whether the two sides are making a
genuine attempt at a resolution of the conflict or simply using the occasion to
extract beneficial concessions from the other side.Many see the agreement as an
opportunity for the Sudanese government to strengthen its claim that an
expected arrest warrant for Sudan's president by the International Criminal
Court would threaten peace efforts. Until now, supporters of a warrant could
simply reply by pointing out that there were no peace efforts to speak of. The
U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice, said that the agreement
should have no impact on the ICC case. The Justice and Equality Movement is
interested in securing the release of its members in government detention, many
sentenced to death after being captured during a raid by the rebels on the
capital last year. Among those detained is the half-brother of the group's
leader, Khalil Ibrahim.Paula Roque, a researcher at the Institute for Security
Studies in South Africa, also points out the group wants to improve its
standing among rebels."Justice and Equality Movement want to solidify their
position as the prime rebel movement in Darfur and want to have that stamp in
terms of sitting at the negotiating table with Khartoum," she said.Roque
suggests the absence of other factions seriously hampers prospects for the
Qatar talks."Unfortunately the preclusion of other rebel factions in Darfur is
a fault in these talks. I think any peace agreement that will result in
cessation of hostilities and other provisions to address the root causes of why
the rebellion began in 2003, will have to be more inclusive. It will have to
have the participation of the several rebel factions but also open up to Darfur
civil society groupsm," she said.Sudanese officials have said future
negotiations on a peace agreement are planned to be completed within three
months. A next meeting to discuss a framework agreement for future
negotiations, as well as a cease-fire, is to be held in two weeks.
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Baseball's Rodriguez Explains to Media About his Drug Use
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Highest paid player in baseball provides more details about his use of
performance-enhancing drugs
Alex Rodriguez (2008 file photo)Alex Rodriguez has become the latest face of
U.S. Major League Baseball's growing problem with the use of banned performance
enhancing drugs. The highest paid player in baseball recently admitted that
from 2001 through 2003, he used substances now banned from the sport.
Rodriguez has spoken out again about his drug use.The 33-year-old New York
Yankees star has provided more details about his use of performance-enhancing
drugs. He was hoping to repair his tarnished image during a brief meeting with
the media on Tuesday at the team's training facility in Tampa, Florida."I know
that I am in position where I have to earn my trust back," said Alex Rodriguez.
"And over time I am confident that at the end of my career that people will see
this for what it is, a stupid mistake and a lesson learned for a guy with a lot
of baseball to play."Rodriguez says his cousin injected him with an
over-the-counter substance bought from the Dominican Republic to gain an energy
boost. For years he had denied using performance-enhancing drugs. But "Sports
Illustrated" magazine reported he was on a list of 104 players who tested
positive during baseball's 2003 survey of drug use in the sport. The survey
was intended to remain confidential.Rodriguez says he has not taken banned
substances for about six years."I stopped taking the substance for several
reasons," he said. "In 2003, I had a serious neck injury. And it scared me
half to death. I was scared for my career. And truly my career after
baseball."The Yankees slugger says fans and his teammates should have faith in
his abilities because he has played perhaps better baseball after his drug
use."Since that time I have been tested regularly," said Rodriguez. "I have
taken urine tests consistent with Major League Baseball and blood tests for the
World Baseball Classic. Before I walked out here today, I took a test as part
of my physical [for the upcoming season]. And I will take another blood test
next week for the [next World Baseball] Classic."Rodriguez, a three-time
American League Most Valuable Player, is 12th on baseball's career home run
list with 553. That is 209 behind leader Barry Bonds, who is accused of
steroid use and failed to get a contract to play last season.When asked whether
his statistics during the years he used banned drugs should count, Rodriguez
said it is not for him to decide.
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Oscar Organizers Promise Lively Show
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Australian actor, singer and dancer Hugh Jackman will host ceremony and Academy
officials hope he will add some flair
The 81st annual Academy Awards, or Oscars, will be presented in Hollywood
Sunday, and organizers say a new format should create to a livelier show this
year.
Hugh Jackman (file photo)Despite entertaining moments, the Oscar
telecast is often a staid affair as the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and
Sciences distributes its annual honors to moviemakers, actors and key workers
behind the camera. This year, the Australian actor, singer and dancer Hugh
Jackman will host the ceremony and Academy officials hope he will add some
flair.
The Oscars will be given out in all the usual categories, from acting and
sound to makeup, and a special Oscar will go to comedian Jerry Lewis for his
humanitarian work, but Academy President Sid Ganis promises added excitement
and surprises. "We're still going to give out our 24 awards, and we're still
going to give out our special award to Jerry Lewis for the work that he has
done over the years, many years, but it's all going to be done in a new and
interesting way, all of it," he said.
Brad Pitt in scene from The Curious Case of Benjamin ButtonLeading films
this year include the romantic fantasy The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,
which earned 13 Oscar nominations. Filmmaker David Fincher is a nominee for
best director and Brad Pitt for best actor in the tale about a man who ages
backwards.
Frost/Nixon is also a nominee for best picture. Filmmaker Ron Howard is up for
best director and Frank Langella for best actor. Langella plays former U.S.
President Richard Nixon, who resigned as he faced impeachment in 1974 over the
Watergate scandal. The film recounts the historic on-air conversations between
Mr. Nixon and television journalist David Frost, played by Michael Sheen.
The film Milk, based on the true story of San Francisco gay activist Harvey
Milk, is another nominee for best picture and filmmaker Gus Van Sant for best
director. Josh Brolin is nominated for his supporting role in the film as
troubled San Francisco politician Dan White. Sean Penn is a nominee for his
leading role as White's gay colleague.
Actress Kate Winslet, nominated for best actress in a leading role, for
her work in 'The Reader,' arrives at the Academy Award luncheon in Beverly
Hills, California, 02 Feb 2009 The Holocaust tale The Reader is also a
nominee for best picture and filmmaker Stephen Daldry will compete for best
director. Kate Winslet is nominated for her leading role in the film as a
former death camp guard, opposite Ralph Fiennes.
Slumdog Millionaire, an Oscar nominee in 10 categories, is a rags-to-riches
tale set in India, and it rounds out this year's nominees for best picture.
British filmmaker Danny Boyle is up for best director for this story of an
impoverished young man who hopes to win a fortune on a quiz show.
Leading competitors for acting awards include the late Heath Ledger, a
posthumous Oscar nominee as best supporting actor for his role as The Joker in
the Batman film The Dark Knight. Mickey Rourke is considered a top contender
for best actor for his comeback tale The Wrestler.
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