DON'T ATTACK, WIN HEARTS AND MINDS OF GOVTS, DR MAHATHIR TELLS U.S.

(From Bernama The Malaysian National News Agency)

By: Siti Hawa Othman

BANGKOK, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad has reiterated his call for the United States to stop using force and acting like the world's sheriff in dealing with countries.

Suggesting that the superpower change its stance to winning the hearts and minds of people and governments rather than resorting to force, he said Washington should understand the problems faced by some governments in administering their countries.

"They should not apply sanctions quickly but try to understand their problems as different countries have different problems," …