US lawmakers push for aggressive diplomacy in South Asia
New York, Nov 30 Top US lawmakers Sunday pushed for aggressive and effective US diplomacy in South Asia to prevent the further escalation of tensions between Pakistan and India as a consequence of the Mumbai terrorist attacks that have killed 183 people, including six Americans.Appearing on various Sunday talk shows, these top law makers, cutting across party lines, were worried that the escalation of tension between the two nuclear-power South Asian neighbours, would not only endanger its soldiers stationed in Afghanistan, but also badly hit its war against terrorism.
North Korea signed a non-aggression pact with Southeast Asia in what officials and analysts said was a sign it wants to be seen as a more responsible international player.