A conflict the U.S.fought and lost some 40 years ago has come back to haunt a young president, his advisors,his generals, and the country he governs.

VOA: standard.2009.09.09

So they had to come back. While independence has not yet brought prosperity, many in East Timor, like Elsa Expostu,who grows coffee in the rural highlands of the Aleiu district, say they are still better off today.

VOA: standard.2009.08.27