125 suspects in Madiun clash: The joint team set up to
125 suspects in Madiun clash: The joint team set up to
investigate September's army-police clash in Madiun, in which
three teenagers were killed, has charged 112 army and 13 police
personnel as suspects, and they will now be brought to court.
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Drug in prison: The chief warden of Cipinang penitentiary in East
Jakarta revealed on Wednesday that the fresh brawl in the prison
that left two people dead on the previous night was caused by
competition between drugs businesses run by inmates in the
institution.
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RI-Poland ties: Despite the fact that Poland and Indonesia are
separated by a great distance, friendly ties between the two
nations seem to be on the go as they move toward a more
democratic future.
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Wealth audit: City Councillors were still unwilling to submit
their wealth reports to the Public Servants' Wealth Auditing
Commission (KPKPN), despite President Megawati Soekarnoputri's
call for them to do so.
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TNI major reshuffle: The Indonesian Military (TNI) Headquarters
announced on Wednesday a major reshuffle involving a number of
high-ranking officers.
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Mideast truce in tatters: Israeli forces killed at least six
Palestinians during a tank incursion into a Palestinian-ruled
area of the Gaza Strip on Wednesday after a deadly raid by
Islamic militants on a Jewish settlement.
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Soccer fans urged to behave: The four teams playing in
Thursday's semifinal matches in the Indonesian soccer league
called on Wednesday for calm on the part of spectators, while
security has been reinforced as part of precautionary measures.
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Brazil withholds exhibit: Brazilian courts are withholding the
centerpiece of the extensive "Brazil: Body and Soul" exhibition,
scheduled to open at the Guggenheim Museum in New York, over
fears of more attacks, organizers of the display said on Monday.
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Family-run homestays: Modest homestays in Ubud, one of Bali's
popular tourist destinations known for its beautiful panoramic
scenery, offer competitive prices, which are very cheap for
foreign tourists. Some charge only Rp 40,000 (US$4) per room per
night.
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Asian stocks down: Asian stock markets closed mostly lower
Wednesday, weighed on by various factors including profit-taking,
stock-specific concerns and a general feeling of uncertainty in
relation to possible U.S. military retaliation over the Sept. 11
terrorist attacks.
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BI to maintain rates: Reflecting prevailing concerns over high
inflation and the weakening rupiah, Bank Indonesia (BI) Governor
Sjahril Sabirin said on Wednesday that the bank would maintain
its high interest rates despite a 50 basis-point rate cut by the
U.S. Federal Reserve.
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