Da'i ready to confront critics: Sole police chief nominee Comr.

Da'i ready to confront critics: Sole police chief nominee Comr. Gen. Da'i Bachtiar says that the corruption allegations brought against him are unfounded and that he is ready to confront his critics to set the record straight. Page 3

Prison brawl: One inmate was killed and two others were severely injured in a mass brawl at the Tangerang Youth Detention Center on Wednesday afternoon. Page 6

Refugees destroy forest: East Timorese refugees living in Atambua, East Nusa Tenggara, have destroyed some 700 hectares of protected forests in the regency of Belu for agricultural purposes following a halt in aid from the government. Page 7

Alliance gear up for offensive: Afghanistan's opposition is preparing to launch an assault on Taliban front lines north of Kabul in the next few days, it is also making arrangements for a national gathering to decide a future government of Afghanistan. Page 10

Liverpool into 2nd phase: Liverpool marched impressively into the Champions League second phase on Tuesday as struggling French side Nantes shredded the form book once again to secure their place in the lucrative next round. Page 11

RI corporate governance: In spite of recent negative corporate news, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) sees positive steps being taken by both the public and private sectors to apply good corporate governance, thus helping reform the country's economy. Page 20