East Timor’s Gusmao sworn in under shadow of violence
Independence hero and former president Xanana Gusmao was sworn in as East Timor’s prime minister on Wednesday as simmering violence continued in some districts loyal to the former ruling party. Breaking a deadlock after parliamentary polls more than a month ago, President Jose Ramos-Horta on Monday appointed Gusmao’s coalition to govern after no single party won a majority. Full Story