Indonesia is not only regionally important, but as a member of the G20, as one of the world's largest democracies, as one of the world's largest Islamic nations, it has enormous influence and really is, I think, a potential model for the kind of development strategies, democracy strategies, as well as interfaith strategies that are going to be so important moving forward.
Beyond Asia, as the world's largest multiethnic democracy, as one of the world's fastest-growing economies, and as a member of the G20, India will play a pivotal role in meeting the major challenges we face today.
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The villa had also been listed by the World Monument Fund as one of the world's 100 most endangered sites before the refurbishment was carried out.
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"Instead of thinking of Oman just as Oman, think of the world as one single ecosystem, " said Al Lawati.
As one of the world's richest people, Bill Gates doesn't seem to mind spreading the wealth.
"Everybody identifies Kaka as one of the world's best players, " said the Chelsea chief executive.
Brazil is positioning itself as one of the world's premier locations for deepwater exploration and drilling.
Listed by Forbes magazine as one of the world's richest 300 people, he travels widely and often.
Stewart is a multi-millionaire after more than three decades as one of the world's best-known pop singers.
Huawei ranks as one of the world's biggest companies most people in the West have never heard of.
The proposal will create a national carrier that could compete as one of the world's top 30 airlines.
Eritrea's government has been criticised by human rights activists as one of the world's most repressive and closed countries.
Time Warner describes itself as one of the world's leading media companies.
Little of the original hotel, which opened in 1876, remains but it retains its reputation as one of the world's best hotels.
Moffett is widely respected as one of the world's truly great geologists.
Indian software group Satyam will join global giants such as McDonalds and the US brewer Anheuser-Busch as one of six World Cup sponsors.
It's home to the best and broadest games, as well as one of the world's largest libraries of music, movies, TV and sports.
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Germany, he believes, now deserves to take its place as one of the world's leading countries, with its foreign policy made at home.
Apple moved into the number 4 position worldwide in 3Q10, joining Research In Motion (RIM) as one of the world's largest mobile phone suppliers.
"In winning this prestigious accolade, Singapore Changi Airport cements its place as one of the world's favorite airports, " said Edward Plaisted, chairman of Skytrax.
Last month almost half of India was left without power for two days in what was described as one of the world's worst blackouts.
Harbhajan established his reputation as one of the world's top spin bowlers by taking 32 wickets in three home Tests against Australia in 2001.
As one of the world's largest creative networks, Vimeo has over 15M registered members and reaches a global audience of more than 93M each month.
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Mr Cleveland has been collecting since 1977, amassing what has been described as one of the world's largest and most historically significant movie poster collections.
Lord Patten, Oxford's chancellor, said the university's status as one of the world's great universities meant that it was a worthy recipient of such extra funding.
"As one of the world's most popular sports with a broad roster of top prospects, the NBA D-League is a perfect fit for the YouTube platform, " said Ruibal.
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And yet, even with its status as one of the world's richest sports, the cost of keeping the show on the road is driving some teams to the brink.
Cahill scored just once in 12 appearances last season, but was a regular scorer for Everton in England, while Juninho is regarded as one of the world's finest free-kick takers.
If approved, the deal will likely give Michael Dell his last chance to restore the luster to a company that established him as one of the world's most respected entrepreneurs.
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