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Thu, 21 Apr 2005

JP/Inculcating

Inculcating creativity in our daily life Dewi Susanti Jakarta Muhammad Zuhdi wrote an attractive article entitled Education and Creativity, published in The Jakarta Post on April 2.

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Thu, 21 Apr 2005

JP/RI Catholics hail election of new pope

RI Catholics hail election of new popeThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Bishops Council of Indonesia (KWI) and the country's Catholics hailed the election of German Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger as Pope Benedict XVI on Tuesday.

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Thu, 21 Apr 2005

JP/Wrong use of UN human rights group 599

Wrong use of UN human rights group 599Ian Gibson Guardian News Service London Kofi Annan has told the UN Human Rights Commission it needs reform. Its loss of credibility, he warned, was harming the UN.

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Thu, 21 Apr 2005

JP/Puteh barred from leaving Jakarta

Puteh barred from leaving Jakarta JAKARTA: The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) officially executed on Wednesday a change in corruption criminal Abdullah Puteh's status to that of "city arrest", due to health concerns, KPK prosecutor Khaidir Ramli said.

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Thu, 21 Apr 2005

JP/Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, April 23, 2005

Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, April 23, 2005Exhibitions* Indian Painting Exhibition, at World Trade Center, Jl. Sudirman Kav. 27-29 South Jakarta, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., until April 30 * Painting Arok Dedes Pramoedya: Sebuah Tafsir Visual by Muhamad Yusuf at Gallery Lontar , Jl.

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Thu, 21 Apr 2005

JP/Police to pursue alleged graft in block grant fund for schools

Police to pursue alleged graft in block grant fund for schoolsDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe police said on Wednesday they would investigate the alleged misuse of a block grant by officials at SMP 232 junior high school in East Jakarta, even if the City Primary Education Agency and ...

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Thu, 21 Apr 2005

JP/'Cak' Roes: Bandung Conference mastermind

'Cak' Roes: Bandung Conference mastermindAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta On Friday and Saturday, Indonesia and South Africa will jointly host a gigantic summit of Asian and African leaders in Jakarta.For Indonesia, it will not be the first time for such a gathering.

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Thu, 21 Apr 2005

JP/The legends of '55, leaders to watch in 2005

The legends of '55, leaders to watch in 2005The magnitude of the 1955 Bandung conference was, in part, due to the presence of Asian and African leaders who were legends in their own time.

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Thu, 21 Apr 2005

JP/Papal mission

Papal mission The newly elected Pope Benedict XVI has quickly acted to calm the nerves of many people worldwide who were worried he would be less willing than his predecessor John Paul II, to engage in progressive dialogue with other religions, especially Islam.

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Thu, 21 Apr 2005

JP/RI can learn from other countries

RI can learn from other countriesJakarta will soon host the two-day Asian-African Summit 2005, with at least 56 heads of state expected to attend. The Jakarta Post interviewed two residents to find out what they thought about the event.

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Thu, 21 Apr 2005

JP/Between meeting -- planes, trains and automobiles

Between meeting -- planes, trains and automobilesThe Jakarta Post, JakartaHow do you transport 60 of the most important people in Asia and Africa?Arranging safe, reliable and fitting transportation, both for within Jakarta and for the day trip to Bandung, West Java is one of the summit organizer's ...

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Thu, 21 Apr 2005

JP/Ready to help,

Ready to help, but no one asked. I am interested to know why your country did not ask for help with rescuing village people trapped in the aftermath of the recent earthquake on the island of Nias.

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Thu, 21 Apr 2005

JP/Exxon, Pertamina told to settle dispute

Exxon, Pertamina told to settle disputeBloomberg, JakartaPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono ordered state oil and gas company PT Pertamina and Exxon Mobil Corp. to settle a dispute that has stalled development of the nation's biggest untapped oil field for more than three years.

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Thu, 21 Apr 2005

JP/Mothers play vital role in health of families

Mothers play vital role in health of familiesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A boy asks for the carton of milk that his mother has just bought for him. He finishes it in less than five minutes and returns the empty container to his mother, who thoughtlessly throws it out of the window.

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Thu, 21 Apr 2005

JP/Rupiah depreciation unlikely to affect business: Minister

Rupiah depreciation unlikely to affect business: MinisterRendi A. Witular and Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe sharp depreciation of the Indonesian rupiah against the U.S.

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Thu, 21 Apr 2005

JP/Kartini, her life and letters

Kartini, her life and lettersSusan J. Natih, Jakarta April 21 is always remembered in Indonesia as the day of women's emancipation that was initiated by Kartini, who was born on this day in 1879 in a village called Mayong, which is today located in the province of Central Java.

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Thu, 21 Apr 2005

JP/Bandung-CityGuide

Bandung-CityGuideJP/7/BAND1Bandung, a haven for snack-lovers and shoppersYuli Tri Suwarni The Jakarta Post/BandungBandung, the capital of West Java province, is about 180 kilometers away from Jakarta.

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Thu, 21 Apr 2005

JP/Indonesia-India cultural links

Indonesia-India cultural links I was going through the article Exploring Indonesian and Indian cultural links published in The Jakarta Post on April 11, and realized that Indonesia and India share an ancient history.India is one of the oldest democracies in the world.

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Thu, 21 Apr 2005

JP/Mother earth

Mother earthMarianne Katoppo Jakarta In Scandinavia, every day of the year has a name. This custom is probably derived from the medieval saints' calendar, which has persisted until modern times.

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Thu, 21 Apr 2005

JP/Wary officials eye Mt. Soputan

Wary officials eye Mt. SoputanJonker Rumteh, The Jakarta Post, South MinahasaMount Soputan in South Minahasa, North Sulawesi, has had two minor eruptions during the past two days and officials are worried about the safety of nearby residents.The first eruption occurred on Tuesday evening at 5:15 p.

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Thu, 21 Apr 2005

JP/TV Today: Friday, April 22, 2005

TV Today: Friday, April 22, 2005 .TB.30" .90"TVRI .tb .30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon: Maya the Bee8:30 Music: Asik-Asik 11:00 News: Berita Nusantara11:30 Religious Teachings1:00 p.m.

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Thu, 21 Apr 2005

JP/KPUD washes hands of mark-up allegations

KPUD washes hands of mark-up allegationsBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Jakarta provincial General Election Commissions (KPUD) said it was not responsible for any alleged mark-ups on the rental fees of houses used for its secretariats in six regions.

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Thu, 21 Apr 2005

JP/U.S. firm Amerada to invest $500m in RI

U.S. firm Amerada to invest $500m in RIRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaU.S.-based energy firm Amerada Hess Corp. plans to invest some US$500 million during the next two or three years to develop its offshore gas and oil concession in Pangkah, East Java.Chief executive officer John B.

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Thu, 21 Apr 2005

JP/Bali-SingaporeAirlines-promotion

Bali-SingaporeAirlines-promotionJP/18/SIA'Enchanting Bali' and boarding pass aim to lure guests to BaliRita A.Widiadana The Jakarta Post/DenpasarIt was a rainy April morning, unusual weather for normally sunny Bali.

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Thu, 21 Apr 2005

JP/Anyone for ... cricket? Enthusiasts go to bat for their sport

Anyone for ... cricket? Enthusiasts go to bat for their sportBruce Emond The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Most local sports lovers have no problem rattling off the names of European soccer's leading lights, the towering titans of U.S. basketball and one or two of tennis' shining stars.

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Thu, 21 Apr 2005

JP/Indonesia and the 1955 Asia-Africa Conference

Indonesia and the 1955 Asia-Africa ConferenceVeeramalla Anjaiah, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia, which declared its independence on Aug. 17, 1945, launched an historic movement in international politics 50 years ago by hosting the Asian-African Conference (AAC) in the city of Bandung.

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Thu, 21 Apr 2005

JP/An African country on the up.

An African country on the up. Jonathan Power Dar es Salaam Tanzania has re-invented itself twice -- the first time in 1964 after a bloody revolution had overthrown the Omani-descended Sultan who ruled the neighboring spice island of Zanzibar.

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Thu, 21 Apr 2005

JP/Summit a major feat in RI's active diplomacy

Summit a major feat in RI's active diplomacyEndy M. Bayuni, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia scores a major diplomatic coup this week by hosting the Asian-African Summit. Bringing together leaders and representatives from more than 100 countries spanning two continents is no easy task.

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Thu, 21 Apr 2005

JP/Limited edition

Limited editionIn conjunction with the national holiday commemorating Prophet Muhammad's birthday on Friday, The Jakarta Post will run a limited edition that will only be distributed to delegates of the Asian-African Summit.

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Thu, 21 Apr 2005

JP/Sideshows fail to boost Summit hype

Sideshows fail to boost Summit hypeThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta If the taste of a main course is determined by its appetizers, then the 2005 Asian-African Summit is in trouble.

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Thu, 21 Apr 2005

JP/Wrong use of United Nation human rights group 599

Wrong use of United Nation human rights group 599Ian Gibson, Guardian News Service, London Kofi Annan has told the UN Human Rights Commission it needs reform. Its loss of credibility, he warned, was harming the UN.

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Thu, 21 Apr 2005

JP/Merpati Airlines service

Merpati Airlines service As a frequent Merpati flyer to Bandar Lampung, I fully agree with Vatsala S. that Merpati's ground staff deserve praise and compliments ("Kudos to Merpati", The Jakarta Post dated April 6).

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Thu, 21 Apr 2005

JP/JP/18/TIPS

JP/18/TIPSchecked -- JSR Tips for parents of gamersArnawa Widagda Contributor/JakartaVideo games on both consoles and PCs are getting more and more attention these days.

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Thu, 21 Apr 2005

JP/Business summiteers seek to create direct links

Business summiteers seek to create direct linksThe Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) is hosting the two-day Asian-African Business Summit 2005 which began on Wednesday, where nearly 500 CEOs and business leaders from the two continents were meeting and exploring new ...

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Thu, 21 Apr 2005

JP/Australians see Susilo as open-minded, honest

Australians see Susilo as open-minded, honest Professor of history at the University of New South Wales, Sydney, John Ingleson talked with The Jakarta Post's Rita A. Widiadana about Australia and Indonesia relations.

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Thu, 21 Apr 2005

JP/South Korean people struggle to live with taste of Indonesia

South Korean people struggle to live with taste of IndonesiaThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThough many foreigners find spicy Indonesian food tough to swallow, it is a different story for 28 year-old Korean woman Lisa Kang, who is a big fan of hot Padang and Manado cooking.

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Thu, 21 Apr 2005

JP/TMII Square inaugurated

TMII Square inaugurated JAKARTA: East Jakarta Mayor Koesnan Abdul Halim inaugurated on Wednesday the construction of a new square called Tamini Square close to the complex of the Indonesia in Miniature Park (TMII) in Pondok Gede, East Jakarta.

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Thu, 21 Apr 2005

JP/Illegal logging suspect moved to Jakarta

Illegal logging suspect moved to JakartaEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaA senior police officer, accused of involvement in illegal logging activities in Papua province, will face further questioning in Jakarta to prevent possible intervention by his local bosses into the investigation.

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Thu, 21 Apr 2005

JP/Tanzania an African country that is on the up

Tanzania an African country that is on the upJonathan Power, Dar es Salaam Tanzania has re-invented itself twice -- the first time in 1964 after a bloody revolution had overthrown the Omani-descended Sultan who ruled the neighboring spice island of Zanzibar.

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Thu, 21 Apr 2005

JP/JP/7/BAND1

JP/7/BAND1Please don't delete bolding, thx.Bandung, a haven for snack-lovers and shoppersYuli Tri Suwarni The Jakarta Post/BandungBandung, the capital of West Java province, is about 180 kilometers distant from the national capital, Jakarta.

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Thu, 21 Apr 2005

JP/FENTY ANG

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Thu, 21 Apr 2005

JP/[b]Merpati Airlines service

Merpati Airlines service As a frequent Merpati flyer to Bandar Lampung, I fully agree with Vatsala S. that Merpati's ground staff deserve praise and compliments ("Kudos to Merpati", The Jakarta Post dated April 6).

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Thu, 21 Apr 2005

JP/City civil servants to pick their own uniform tailors

City civil servants to pick their own uniform tailorsDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe city administration has decided to return to its old policy of handing out material and cash to civil servants to sew their own uniforms following mistakes in the size and color of the uniforms it ...

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Thu, 21 Apr 2005

JP/Pope urged to continue interfaith talks

Pope urged to continue interfaith talksRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, JakartaGreeting the election of German Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger as new pope, Muslims and Christian leaders here said on Wednesday they hoped that he would follow in the footsteps of his predecessor in giving much ...

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Thu, 21 Apr 2005

JP/South African president visits Banda Aceh

South African president visits Banda AcehNani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Banda AcehBefore cohosting the Asian-African Summit in Jakarta, South African President Thabo Mbeki has managed to fit in a visit to the tsunami-hit city of Banda Aceh on Wednesday.

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Thu, 21 Apr 2005

JP/The enduring values of modern Asia

The enduring values of modern AsiaBunn Nagara, The Star, Asia News Network, Selangor, Malaysia This part of the world does not lack political events or diplomatic functions of international stature, but their results are quite another matter.

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Thu, 21 Apr 2005

JP/Summit stamps issued

Summit stamps issued A new series of stamps has been issued by postal company PT Pos Indonesia to mark the golden jubilee of the 1955 Asia-Africa Conference.

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Thu, 21 Apr 2005

JP/Pragmatism should be the mantra for Indonesia in the New Asian-

Pragmatism should be the mantra for Indonesia in the New Asian- African Strategic PartnershipPhilips Jusario Vermonte Jakarta Much has been written about the Asian-African Summit that will adopt the new strategic partnership between countries of the two continents.

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Thu, 21 Apr 2005

JP/Chinese textiles flood local market

Chinese textiles flood local marketThe Jakarta Post, JakartaAfter eight years in the garment industry, Supena is savvy enough to know that one must keep abreast of the latest trends to stay in business. That includes the use of imported textiles, regardless of the legality of the practice.

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Thu, 21 Apr 2005

JP/Australian investors urged to help fight bribery, corruption

Australian investors urged to help fight bribery, corruptionRita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Tanjung Benoa, BaliWhile Indonesia was listed this year by Transparency International as the sixth most corrupt country in the world, efforts to fight against corruption here are heading in the ...

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Thu, 21 Apr 2005

JP/'Asian-African countries must stick to their peace agenda'

'Asian-African countries must stick to their peace agenda'Indonesia and South Africa will together host the Asian-African Summit on Friday and Saturday. Scores of leaders of Asian and African countries are expected to attend. The Jakarta Post's Adianto P.

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Thu, 21 Apr 2005

JP/Pertamina tanker battle may return to square one

Pertamina tanker battle may return to square oneLeony Aurora , The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe legal battle over a ruling by the Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU) on the sale of two tankers by Pertamina looks set to return to square one after the Supreme Court decided that all the ...

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Thu, 21 Apr 2005

JP/Disaster, cooperation sought by Asia, Africa

Disaster, cooperation sought by Asia, AfricaThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Asian and African governments convening here have agreed to foster cooperation in addressing the natural disasters that have been plaguing some parts of the region, an official says.

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Thu, 21 Apr 2005

JP/What day, check date

What day, check dateJP/4/scene3 BNN seizes ecstasy raw materials JAKARTA: The National Narcotics Agency (BNN) has seized hundreds of kilograms of a chemical used to make ecstasy pills in a house located in Bukit Sentul area in Bogor.Agency director Comr. Gen.

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Thu, 21 Apr 2005

JP/BPK suspects corruption at KPU

BPK suspects corruption at KPURendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) hinted on Wednesday that a corruption case involving the General Elections Commission (KPU) may be expanded to include more officials in charge of the provision of election materials for the ...

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Thu, 21 Apr 2005

JP/Officials quizzed in graft case

Officials quizzed in graft caseJAMBI, Jambi: Jambi Police are questioning three high-ranking Merangin regency officials here for their alleged roles in a corruption case.

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Thu, 21 Apr 2005

JP/Nias regent raises official death toll in March quake

Nias regent raises official death toll in March quakeThe Jakarta Post, Gunung Sitoli, MedanAn official announced on Wednesday that the death toll from the earthquake on Nias island in North Sumatra was now at 839.

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Thu, 21 Apr 2005

JP/checked --JSR

checked --JSR Five artists 'intervene' in CCF's public spaces Evi Mariani The Jakarta Post/JakartaFive young artists experimenting with sound, lighting and other installations have turned the library, toilet, cafe and gallery at the Centre Culturel Francais (CCF) building into fun places, ...

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Thu, 21 Apr 2005

JP/Where to go in Bali for Thursday, April 21, 2005

Where to go in Bali for Thursday, April 21, 2005.TB.30" 1.0" Exhibitions* Students Exhibition Initiation from students of I.S.I Denpasar by I Wayan Dania, Dodit Artawan, Tien Hong, and Ketut Moniarta, at Gaya Fusion of Senses, Jl. Raya Sayan, Ubud (Tel.

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Thu, 21 Apr 2005

JP/Coach Zak makes cricket child's play

Coach Zak makes cricket child's play As a fresh graduate in agricultural studies, Zakarya "Zak" M. Awang returned from Bali to his hometown of Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara, in 1998 expecting to start his own business.Unfortunately, a lack of capital left him thinking of new ways to make a living.

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Thu, 21 Apr 2005

JP/Stop selling coral

Stop selling coral Pondok Indah Mall in South Jakarta last weekend organized a display and sale of coral in various sizes worth millions of rupiah.

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Thu, 21 Apr 2005

JP/The Asia-Africa club

The Asia-Africa club What is it that this week's Asian-African Summit in Jakarta hopes to accomplish? Why go through all the trouble of bringing in leaders and representatives from 106 countries, given the logistical and security nightmare, not to mention the financial challenge, that gatherings ...

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Thu, 21 Apr 2005

JP/Papal mission

Papal missionJP/6/EDIT The newly elected Pope Benedict XVI has quickly acted to calm the nerves of many people worldwide who were worried he would be less willing than his predecessor John Paul II, to engage in progressive dialogue with other religions, especially Islam.

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Thu, 21 Apr 2005

JP/On the new Pope

On the new Pope With deep joy I offer Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger, my warm congratulations and most fervent good wishes on the happy event of his election to the papacy.Joseph Ratzinger, is a man rich in spiritual passion, humility, self-denial and love for the cause of God and of man.

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Thu, 21 Apr 2005

JP/Governor irked by disguised campaign

Governor irked by disguised campaignSAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: East Kalimantan Governor Suwarna A.F has lashed out at disguised campaigns ahead of direct elections in the province."Some parties have violated campaign rules.

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Thu, 21 Apr 2005

JP/Chikungunya spreads in West Lombok

Chikungunya spreads in West LombokChikungunya epidemic has struck at least two subdistricts in West Lombok regency in the past week, infecting and paralyzing dozens of residents in the area.

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Thu, 21 Apr 2005

JP/Three students hospitalized after Ambon police raid

Three students hospitalized after Ambon police raidM. Azis Tunny, The Jakarta Post, AmbonAmbon police officers stormed the Pattimura University campus and attacked students there on Wednesday after a minor quarrel, leaving at least 10 students injured, three of whom had to be admitted to a local ...

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Thu, 21 Apr 2005

JP/Women drivers join TransJakarta buses

Women drivers join TransJakarta buses JAKARTA: Three of 12 women recruited to drive busway buses will report to work Thursday, the day the country celebrates the anniversary of the birth of national heroine Kartini on April 21.

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Thu, 21 Apr 2005

JP/Hail Pope Benedict XVI, confidante of John Paul II

Hail Pope Benedict XVI, confidante of John Paul IIAloys Budi Purnomo, Semarang On Monday, 115 cardinals from 52 countries representing five continents began the first conclave of the third millennium to elect the 265th Pope in the history of the Catholic Church.

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