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Explosion at Makassar meeting: An explosion, believed to be from a bomb disguised as a meal package, burst at the dining hall of the Muslim Congress in Makassar, South Sulawesi, wounding three people on Sunday night. Organizers said the explosion originated from one of the donated meal packages. Some 2,300 people are taking part in the congress to discuss the implementation of syariah (Islamic law). -- JP