EAST TIMOR: President-elect Ramos-Horta to be swron-in on Sunday 20th

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Updated May 11, 2007 19:48:18

In East Timor, Jose Ramos-Horta is preparing to step down as prime minister and preparing to take on the more symbolic role of presidency. Doctor Ramos-Horta says he'll be sworn into the top job on Sunday week - the fifth anniversary of independence. He'll be replacing Xanana Gusmao who wants to run for prime minister.

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