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SBY Asks Marzuki to Run in Presidential Election
Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, right, flanked by Parliament Speaker Marzuki Ali, arrives at the parliament building for his annual state of the nation speech in this file photo....
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Legislative Candidates Need at Least Rp 1 Billion to Run in the Election: Priyo
House of Representatives Deputy Speaker Priyo Budi Santoso. (JG Photo/ Yudhi Sukma Wijaya) Candidates running in Indonesia’s legislative elections must be prepared to spend at least Rp 1 billion...
View ArticleBirthday to Remember
Hindu devotees across India on Friday celebrated the festival of Ram Navami, which commemorates the birth of Lord Rama. The festival also marks the end of the nine-day long fast of Vasanta Navaratri,...
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West Java Police Thwart Attempt to Arrest Graft Convict Susno Duadji
After a six-hour standoff on Wednesday, former National Police officer Susno Duadji, center, was taken into protective custody by the police. (JG Photo/Rezza Estily) Bandung. Efforts by the Attorney...
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SBY Supports Workers, but Calls for Orderly Protests
Various labor unions held a joint press conference in Tangerang on Monday ahead of tomorrow’s May Day protests. They threatened to block access to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport as they called on...
View ArticleImmerse Yourself in Bandung’s Art Deco Past
While many people visit Bandung to shop up a storm at its factory outlets, few realize the city is an architectural treasure trove. In fact, Bandung is recognized as one of three cities in the world —...
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Answer Sheet Offers More Than Sweet Pop Ukulele Tunes
Answer Sheet‘Chapter I: Ista Promenade’ One of the last things you expect three clean-cut musicians from Yogyakarta to play would be Hawaiian-infused indie pop, but Answer Sheet shows that even in the...
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Sigur Ros Takes Jakartans on Soulful, Spiritual Journey
Icelandic band Sigur Ros performed live at Istora Senayan in Jakarta on May 10. (JG Photo/Joni Sweet) Icelandic post rock band Sigur Ros lived up to its reputation as a must-see live act during a...
View ArticleAustralia Eases Access to World’s Biggest Weapon Range, Eyes Mining
Canberra. Australia will ease access restrictions on the world’s largest weapons test range in the remote outback — an area larger than England — to unlock an estimated $35 billion in untapped mineral...
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Social Change Begins With Us
TEDxUbud combined cultural performances with inspiring talks on the environment, human rights, education and more. (Photo courtesy of TEDxUbud) If there’s one way third-grade teacher Erin Michelle...
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