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Mon, 04 Apr 1994
Tips: A sound board for your PC
Tips: A sound board for your PCBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): A PC should not be a dead box sitting on your desk or standing on the floor. It can be a treat to an audiophile's ears as well, on the condition that you put the right hardware into it.
Mon, 04 Apr 1994
Jericho pullout begins
Jericho pullout begins JERICHO, Occupied West Bank (AFP): Israeli police began to withdraw from Jericho yesterday, removing equipment from the station in the town center, witnesses said. Policemen were seen removing office equipment from the building which is scheduled to be handed over to the new...
Mon, 04 Apr 1994
Merpati serves Jayapura
Merpati serves Jayapura JAKARTA (JP): PT Merpati Nusantara Airlines, a subsidiary of the national flag carrier Garuda Indonesia, has opened new direct flights from Jakarta to Jayapura in Irian Jaya and resumed daily flights between Jakarta and Malang in East Java.
Mon, 04 Apr 1994
By Anatoly Verbin
By Anatoly VerbinRussian city ailing along with its textile plants IVANOVO, Russia (Reuter): Two teenagers were killed in this central Russian city when a wall in an empty block of flats collapsed on them. They had been scavenging bricks to sell.
Mon, 04 Apr 1994
Prosecutors blamed for dropping pollution case
Prosecutors blamed for dropping pollution case JAKARTA (JP): The public prosecutor's office in Mojokerto, East Java, has been brought to court by three non-government organizations for calling off a law suit against a local pulp and paper industry.
Mon, 04 Apr 1994
Relatives, friends may be hiding Metromini fugitive
Relatives, friends may be hiding Metromini fugitive JP/3/Ramses/0Relatives, friends may be hiding Metromini fugitive JAKARTA (JP): Ramses Silitonga, the driver of the Metromini minibus which careened into River Sunter with more than 40 passengers last month, might have been hidden by his relatives...
Mon, 04 Apr 1994
Letter to the editor
Letter to the editorGet tough on drug dealersFrom TempoA recent report about drug abuse in Tempo weekly newsmagazine said that Indonesia has become a fertile ground for the business.One of the reasons why drug dealers like to operate in the country is the light punishment handed out to smugglers.
Sat, 02 Apr 1994
New RI envoy to China presents credentials
New RI envoy to China presents credentials JAKARTA (JP): The new Indonesian ambassador to China, Juwana, presented his letters of credential to Chinese President Jiang Zemin in a ceremony at the Great Hall of People in Beijing this week.
Sat, 02 Apr 1994
Malaysia's current account deficit widened in '93
Malaysia's current account deficit widened in '93 KUALA LUMPUR (Kyodo): Malaysia's balance of payments deficit in its current account widened for the fourth consecutive year in 1993 to 5.4 billion ringgit (US$1.9 billion) from 1992's 4.2 billion ringgit ($1.
Sat, 02 Apr 1994
Dollars creeps up in Tokyo
Dollars creeps up in Tokyo TOKYO (Agencies): The dollar crept up yesterday after thin trading in a narrow range as players sat back awaiting U.S. labor data. The greenback closed at 103.00 yen, up 0.25 yen from New York's late rate Friday and 0.20 yen from Tokyo's close. Spot turnover was US$4.
Sat, 02 Apr 1994
Businessmen seek abolishment of invisible costs
Businessmen seek abolishment of invisible costs JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian businessmen are saying they are committed to paying their workers the minimum wage, but if the government doesn't take steps to improve business conditions, they could loose their viability internationally.
Sat, 02 Apr 1994
Belgian woman joins Filipinos in crucifixion
Belgian woman joins Filipinos in crucifixion SAN PEDRO CUTUD, Philippines (Agencies): A Belgian former novice nun, a Filipino thief and at least 12 other Filipinos were nailed to crosses while hundreds flogged themselves with whips in traditional bloody Good Friday rites.
Sat, 02 Apr 1994
European Cup hots up as semi-finalists are settled
European Cup hots up as semi-finalists are settled PARIS (AFP): Euro giants Barcelona and AC Milan were joined by one-time champions FC Porto and Monaco in the European Cup semi- finals on Wednesday as the continent's glamour event turned into the home straight.
Sat, 02 Apr 1994
Seoul welcomes Security Council soft line on Pyongyang nuclear
Seoul welcomes Security Council soft line on Pyongyang nuclear standoff SEOUL (AFP): South Korea yesterday welcomed a UN Security Council statement reflecting the soft Chinese line on the North Korean nuclear standoff, as Washington said it was beefing up its defense posture in the South.
Sat, 02 Apr 1994
Radicals blast Hebron deal, warn Palestinian police
Radicals blast Hebron deal, warn Palestinian police DAMASCUS (Reuter): Radical Palestinian guerrilla groups condemned yesterday the PLO-Israel security deal for Hebron and warned Palestinian police, who will deploy in Gaza and Jericho, not to block their attacks against Israel.
Sat, 02 Apr 1994
Kemp shoots 28 to help
Kemp shoots 28 to help Seattle beats Lakers SEATTLE, Washington (Reuter): Shawn Kemp had 28 points and 12 rebounds and Gary Payton added 20 to lead the Seattle SuperSonics to a 95-92 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday, handing Magic Johnson his first loss, after winning his first two games.
Sat, 02 Apr 1994
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A Reuter 6pt AERIAL DUEL: SV Werder Bremen's Frank Neubarth and FC Porto's Ljubinko Drulovic jump for the ball during their return match of the UEFA Champion League. Werder lost 5-0 in Wednesday's game in Bremen, Germany.
Sat, 02 Apr 1994
Animations aimed to tail Disney hits
Animations aimed to tail Disney hits By Dave McNary [10 pts ML] LOS ANGELES (Upi): Animation has become one of the hottest areas for new films this year as rivals of Walt Disney Co. try to cash in on Disney's success.
Sat, 02 Apr 1994
UN wants N. Korea open to all nuclear probes
UN wants N. Korea open to all nuclear probes UNITED NATIONS (Reuter): All 15 members of the Security Council, including China, issued a mildly worded statement late Thursday calling on North Korea to allow unhampered international inspection of its nuclear facilities.
Sat, 02 Apr 1994
1. Wage -- 48 Metro Medium, 3 lines, 3 cols, l/c
1. Wage -- 48 Metro Medium, 3 lines, 3 cols, l/cBusinessmen seek abolishment of 'invisible' costs 2. Negara -- 36 pts Helv. Bold Cond. l/c 2 cols 3 linesKL central bank admits huge forex losses 3. Gatt --- 36 Century Bold, 2 lines, 4 cols, l/cPoor countries see menace in U.S. trade-labor link 4.
Sat, 02 Apr 1994
Foreign authors want banning of books stopped
Foreign authors want banning of books stopped JAKARTA (JP): A delegation of PEN, an international association of writers concerned about literary freedom, urged the government yesterday to stop banning books.
Sat, 02 Apr 1994
1. BOP -- 48pt metromedium, 3 lines, 3 cols Malaysia's current account deficit widened in '93 2. Wall -- 36pt century bold, 2 lines, 4 cols, Inflation fears sink stock market, buoy interest rates 3. Tin -- 24pt helve-bold condensed, 2 lines, 2 cols SE Asia's tin research center to be closed 4.
Sat, 02 Apr 1994
France surprise Sweden to become European champions
France surprise Sweden to become European champions BIRMINGHAM, England (AFP): France beat holder and world champion Sweden 4-3 to win back the European men's team table tennis title after 10 years here on Wednesday.
Sat, 02 Apr 1994
Algerian helicopter crash kills 14 people
Algerian helicopter crash kills 14 people PARIS (Reuter): Fourteen people, including four German journalists, were killed in a helicopter crash in southeastern Algeria near the town of Djanet, Algerian security forces said yesterday.
Sat, 02 Apr 1994
Govt forces fail to recapture temple from Khmer Rouge
Govt forces fail to recapture temple from Khmer Rouge PHA MOR IDANG, Thailand (Agencies): Cambodian forces failed in a recent unpublicized offensive to drive out Khmer Rouge guerrillas from a historic hill top temple which straddles the Thai-Cambodian border, Thai military officers said yesterday.
Sat, 02 Apr 1994
Washington liberalizes telecommunications sales
Washington liberalizes telecommunications sales WASHINGTON (AFP): The United States will liberalize sales of non-military telecommunications equipment and most computers except to nations determined to have supported terrorism.
Sat, 02 Apr 1994
Lecturers are not doing enough research: Experts
Lecturers are not doing enough research: Experts JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian lecturers are spending too much of their time lecturing and too little on research at the expense of their own academic quality.
Sat, 02 Apr 1994
Across the Archipelago
Across the Archipelago PDI chief turns to Army MAGELANG, Central Java: Chairperson of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) Megawati Sukarnoputri has expressed hope that several generals will join her party.
Sat, 02 Apr 1994
UN lifts ban on exporting Cambodia logs
UN lifts ban on exporting Cambodia logs ARN SES, Cambodia (Reuter): A United Nations ban on exporting logs from Cambodia ended yesterday but Thai firms eager to retrieve felled timber face new restrictions, this time from Cambodians. Cambodian Col.
Sat, 02 Apr 1994
Olympic medallists shine at US championships
Olympic medallists shine at US championships FEDERAL WAY, Washington (AFP): Melvin Stewart, the 1992 Olympic champion and world record-holder, won a record 11th 200m butterfly national title Thursday as Olympic medallists dominated the U.S. Swimming Championships.
Sat, 02 Apr 1994
Japan's cellular phone market opening to freer competition
Japan's cellular phone market opening to freer competition TOKYO (AFP): A free-for-all is shaping up in Japan's cellular phone market with further deregulation of the fast-growing industry coming into effect yesterday, industry sources said.
Sat, 02 Apr 1994
S. African troops to clamp iron grip on Natal
S. African troops to clamp iron grip on Natal JOHANNESBURG (Reuter): South Africa yesterday gave soldiers and police powers to clamp a grip of steel on Natal province where political violence threatens historic elections less than four weeks away.
Sat, 02 Apr 1994
Soeharto warns on power abuse
Soeharto warns on power abuse JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto is warning provincial authorities not to abuse the stronger power and greater autonomy given to them.In a written message presented at the meetings for the transfer of lists of development projects to provincial administrations, the...
Sat, 02 Apr 1994
Indonesia defends labor record at ILO meeting in Geneva
Indonesia defends labor record at ILO meeting in Geneva JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia came under strong attack at the March 17-March 31 meeting of the International Labor Organization (ILO) in Geneva as international trade unions charged Jakarta with denying workers freedom of association.
Sat, 02 Apr 1994
Hosokawa faces leadership crisis, possible downfall
Hosokawa faces leadership crisis, possible downfall TOKYO (Reuter): Japanese Prime Minister Morihiro Hosokawa, hounded by scandal charges and crippled by dissent in the ruling camp, faces a leadership crisis that could force him eventually to resign or call elections, critics said yesterday.
Sat, 02 Apr 1994
Around the World
Around the World Court orders retrial for hijackers TAIPEI (AFP): Supreme Court judges ordered that two Chinese men sentenced to 10 years in jail for air piracy be retried and their prison terms commuted, a court official said yesterday.
Sat, 02 Apr 1994
Jakarta vulnerable to earthquakes, expert says
Jakarta vulnerable to earthquakes, expert says JAKARTA (JP): A leading geologist warns that Jakarta, home to almost 10 million people, is vulnerable to the effects of major earthquakes although it is located a safe distance from the spots most prone to tectonic quakes.Suparka S.
Sat, 02 Apr 1994
Medan workers stage strike MEDAN, North Sumatra: Hundreds of workers at PT SA went on strike here Thursday demanding the higher wages promised to them by the company's management.They gathered in the factory compound and demanded that negotiations be held between their representatives and their...
Sat, 02 Apr 1994
New times, old law
New times, old law It seems that the Jakarta city administration is in dire need of cash again. How can one tell? By the fact it intends to start levying taxes on radios, again. Like such taxes as duties on television sets, bicycles or dogs, radio taxes have always been a convenient means for...
Sat, 02 Apr 1994
Chinese track coach withdraws team from London marathon
Chinese track coach withdraws team from London marathon BEIJIN (UPI): Leading Chinese track coach Ma Junren has announced that his star women's team will not compete in the London marathon next month, although race officials remain confident the runners will make it to the start line.
Sat, 02 Apr 1994
Londoners pedal their way to new home in New Zealand
Londoners pedal their way to new home in New Zealand By Yoko N. Sari JAKARTA (JP): Robert and Philippa NcNaughtan left London on March 15, 1993, to emigrate to New Zealand where they hope to start a new life. But they are not in a hurry.
Sat, 02 Apr 1994
Two suspected rightists caught in attack on Japan's leading
Two suspected rightists caught in attack on Japan's leading newspaper TOKYO (AFP): Two men, apparently members of a rightist group, were arrested six hours after holing up with their hostages at the headquarters of the influential Asahi newspaper yesterday.
Sat, 02 Apr 1994
Inflation fears sink stock market, buoy interest rates
Inflation fears sink stock market, buoy interest rates WASHINGTON (AFP): The stock market slide reflects increasing fears of inflation undaunted by the Federal Reserve's tighter monetary policy and a lack of evidence of an overheating economy.
Sat, 02 Apr 1994
Chriatians told find strength in Easter
Chriatians told find strength in Easter JAKARTA (JP): As members of the Protestant and Roman Catholic communities celebrate Easter this weekend, their leaders in the government are appealing to them to find new strength in the significance of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Sat, 02 Apr 1994
Chang crashes,
Chang crashes, Sampras through in Salem Open OSAKA, Japan (Reuter): Defending champion Michael Chang crashed out in the quarter-finals of the US$650,000 Salem Open, while world number one Pete Sampras powered irresistibly on.
Sat, 02 Apr 1994
Malaysia's central bank admits huge forex losses
Malaysia's central bank admits huge forex losses KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Malaysian central bank governor Jaffar Hussein said on Thursday the bank will give up forward foreign exchange trading after losing 15 billion ringgit (US$5.6 billion) over the last two years.
Sat, 02 Apr 1994
China in desperate struggle to master inflation
China in desperate struggle to master inflation BEIJING (AFP): China launched yesterday its latest campaign to control prices and investments in an effort to rein in galloping inflation, but experts doubt it will be effective and consider the target of 10 percent set for this year greatly...
Sat, 02 Apr 1994
United takes six-point cushion into Blackburn clash
United takes six-point cushion into Blackburn clash LONDON (UPI): Manchester United travels to Blackburn today for what has long been billed as an English League Championship decider but after an eventful week of soccer the game no longer deserves the tag.
Sat, 02 Apr 1994
Ancient `Gambuh' dance revives in modern Bali
Ancient `Gambuh' dance revives in modern BaliBy Kunang Helmi-Picard PARIS, France (JP): "...there will come a moment, during a temple feast or a cremation, of which ...gamboeh is a recognized accessory, when one will become aware of a strange wailing of flutes and rebab, the clash of cymbals and...
Sat, 02 Apr 1994
Thailand gets second blow in democracy campaign
Thailand gets second blow in democracy campaign BANGKOK (AFP): Prime Minister Chuan Leekpai's government yesterday suffered a second embarrassing setback in its attempt to make Thailand's constitution more democratic when parliament defeated a proposed amendment.