Is war as old as Gravity?

East Timor Chief in Critical Condition

 

By TIM JOHNSTON (www.nytimes.com)

Published: February 12, 2008

 

Mr. Gusmão said in a statement the attacks were part of an abortive coup and tried to reassure his people. "The state came under attack," he said. "The attempt to kill the prime minister and president today failed, and only the president was injured."

"This government will guarantee security and development will continue," he said.