East Timor President Leaves Hospital after Assassination Attempt

(19 Mar 08 -RV) East Timor President Jose Ramos-Horta left a hospital in Australia today, five weeks after suffering serious injuries in an assassination attempt. Rebel troops shot the President outside his home in East Timor's capital of Dili, and on the same day ambushed Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao, who escaped unharmed. Sister Susan Connelly of the Australia-based East Timor Institute says both men have displayed great leadership...