Indonesian minister admits reluctant Michelle Obama handshake
Indonesia's Information Minister Tifatul Sembiring said he avoided touching women but Mrs. Obama extended her hands and they briefly touched. He claimed the contact was not his choice amid a social media uproar over the handshake.
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Kurds press for presidency as Iraq stalemate continues
Iraqi Kurds insist on the presidency while Sunni Iraqiya seeks checks on Shiite PM Nouri al Maliki amid an eight month deadlock after the March 7 elections. Leaders held talks in Baghdad ahead of a looming parliamentary session with no clear deal.
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