Anti-U.S. demos: Muslim students and activists staged

Anti-U.S. demos: Muslim students and activists staged demonstrations in major cities in Java on Wednesday to press their demand that the U.S. drop any plans to bomb Afghanistan. Full report on Page 2

HFMD returns: Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) returned to Jakarta and affected a number of kindergartens and elementary schools in Jakarta recently. Several preschools have temporarily shut down school activities for up to a week due to the contagious disease.

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Tiger at Nations Cup: The lure of Tiger Woods and a US$3 million dollar prize pot at the World Cup will provide the major drive for 28 countries at the Nations Cup starting Thursday. Full report on Page 6

Deportivo shocks United: Manchester United's recent inability to turn domestic dominance into continental class returned to haunt it again in the Champions League on Tuesday as it threw away the lead to go down 2-1 at Spain's Deportivo La Coruna. Full report on Page 7

U.S. short-term economy plan: Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan told U.S. senators as much as US$100 billion may be needed to boost growth if Congress decides the economy needs an additional shot in the arm to recover from the devastating attacks on Sept 11, lawmakers said. Full report on Page 10

Asian currencies mostly higher late: Most Asian currencies were marginally higher late Wednesday after recovering from morning losses, as the dollar's near-term direction remained ambiguous, dealers said.

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Semen Gresik sales: The Ministry of State Enterprises has asked Mexican-based cement producer Cemex SA de CV to extend its deadline for the purchase of a US$520 million share in PT Semen Gresik, amid pressure from legislators opposing the sale.

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Arroyo vows support for U.S.: President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo vowed Wednesday to defeat terrorism in the Philippines and pledged full support for the U.S.-led international coalition against the blight worldwide. Full report on Page 14

Khatami dubs Bush arrogance: Moderate Iranian President Mohammad Khatami, who was referring to Bush's recent comments on the Sept. 11 attacks in the United States, branded U.S. President George W. Bush "arrogant" for allegedly thinking that he can "distinguish between good and bad on his own".

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