AFP – The war-weary US House of Representatives delivered a harsh, symbolic rebuke to President Barack Obama over the conflict in Libya but beat back efforts to cut funds for direct US air strikes.

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US lawmakers rebuke Obama over Libya
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AFP – A senior US senator Wednesday urged President Barack Obama to quickly name an ambassador to ASEAN, worrying that the absence was setting back efforts to build relations with Southeast Asia.

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Obama needs to act quickly on ASEAN: senator
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