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11:43 AM May 26, 2012
AGO Slow in Responding to BPK Alleged Graft Reports
From the second semester of 2009 until the first semester of 2011, the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) reported 32 alleged graft cases to the Attorney General’s Office (AGO), the website of BPK reported. However, only two cases have been followed up by the AGO.
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11:02 AM May 26, 2012
Jakarta Police Prepare to Deploy 2,000 Officers for Lady Gaga Concert
Jakarta police are prepared to deploy 2,000 officers to secure the Lady Gaga concert if it takes place next week at Gelora Bung Karno sports stadium.
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10:20 AM May 26, 2012
Eight Killed in Indonesia Landslide
A landslide in Indonesia killed eight people, an official said on Saturday, after days of heavy rain hit a mountainous part of the country’s main island.
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10:40 AM May 26, 2012
Indonesian Coffee Premium Declines 29% as Port Deliveries Climb
Buyers of coffee from Indonesia, the world’s third-biggest robusta grower, are paying a smaller premium for their beans as arrivals at ports increase, according to Volcafe, the coffee unit of ED&F Man Holdings Ltd.
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12:46 PM May 26, 2012
Lesotho votes in tight three-way race
Lesotho's one million voters head to the polls Saturday in a tight general election where bitter personal rivalries among the three main party leaders have overshadowed worries about jobs and poverty.
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12:46 PM May 26, 2012
Overtime win puts Devils in NHL Stanley Cup Final
Adam Henrique's overtime goal lifted the New Jersey Devils to a 3-2 victory over the New York Rangers and into the NHL Stanley Cup Final.
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12:18 PM May 26, 2012
Indonesia’s Muhammadiyah Takes Part in Peace Mission in Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria.Indonesia’s second-largest Muslim organization, Muhammadiyah, is joining an international peace mission to the conflict-ridden Nigerian regions of Kaduna and Plateau, the organization said on Friday.
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12:16 PM May 26, 2012
Japan chip maker Renesas 'may cut 14,000 jobs'
Japanese semiconductor maker Renesas Electronics Corp. is considering cutting up to 14,000 jobs or 30 percent of its workforce as part of a major restructuring plan, according to news reports.
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11:34 AM May 26, 2012
Lesotho votes in tight three-way race
Lesotho's one million voters head to the polls Saturday in a tight general election where bitter personal rivalries among the three main party leaders have overshadowed worries about jobs and poverty.
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11:14 AM May 26, 2012
Overtime win puts Devils in NHL Stanley Cup Final
Adam Henrique's overtime goal lifted the New Jersey Devils to a 3-2 victory over the New York Rangers and into the NHL Stanley Cup Final.
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10:50 AM May 26, 2012
More than 70 killed in Syria ahead of Annan return
More than 70 people were killed across Syria on Friday, monitors said, as tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets and tanks were deployed in the country's second largest city.
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10:30 AM May 26, 2012
Analysts play down higher-grade uranium find in Iran
Analysts have played down the UN atomic agency's discovery of higher-grade uranium traces in Iran, saying it was likely due to a technical glitch rather than a covert attempt to enrich to arms grade.
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10:20 AM May 26, 2012
Azerbaijan hosts Eurovision clash of generations
Azerbaijan on Saturday hosts the Eurovision song contest, the biggest event the ex-Soviet state has ever held, which has been marred by the arrest of opposition protesters.
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10:10 AM May 26, 2012
British minister called Murdoch aide 'papa'
Britain's culture minister faced fresh pressure Saturday after a press ethics inquiry released dozens of light-hearted text messages between him and a lobbyist for Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation, whom he called "mon ami" and "papa".
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9:38 AM May 26, 2012
Egypt vote narrows to Islamist, Mubarak holdover
The Muslim Brotherhood has urged Egyptians to rally behind their presidential candidate in an almost certain run-off with rival Ahmed Shafiq, warning the country would be in danger if fallen dictator Hosni Mubarak's premier wins.
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9:14 AM May 26, 2012
SpaceX's Dragon makes historic space station dock
SpaceX became the first commercial outfit to send its own cargo capsule to the International Space Station, heralding the start of a new era for private spaceflight.
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6:40 AM May 26, 2012
Barca give Guardiola perfect Cup send off
Barcelona gave coach Pep Guardiola the perfect send off Friday, beating Athletic Bilbao 3-0 in Madrid to win the Spanish Cup in the coach's last match in charge after a memorable four seasons in the Catalan hot seat.
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5:52 AM May 26, 2012
More than 70 killed in Syria ahead of Annan return
More than 70 people were killed across Syria on Friday, monitors said, as tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets and tanks were deployed in the country's second largest city.
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5:18 AM May 26, 2012
Barca give Guardiola perfect Cup send off
Barcelona gave coach Pep Guardiola the perfect send off, beating Athletic Bilbao 3-0 on Friday to win the Spanish Cup on the coach's last match in charge after a memorable four seasons in the Catalan hot seat,
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5:10 AM May 26, 2012
Euro dips below $1.25 on Greek, Spanish woes
The euro extended its slide against the dollar Friday, dipping below $1.25, under pressure from uncertainty over the future of Greece in the eurozone, and the risk of contagion from its debt crisis.
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5:04 AM May 26, 2012
Egypt vote narrows to Islamist, Mubarak holdover
The Muslim Brotherhood on Friday urged Egyptians to rally behind their presidential candidate in an almost certain run-off with rival Ahmed Shafiq, warning the country would be in danger if fallen dictator Hosni Mubarak's premier won.
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5:04 AM May 26, 2012
Barcelona win Spanish Cup
Pep Guardiola's term as coach of Barcelona ended on a high note when his side defeated Athletic Bilbao 3-0 to lift the Spanish Cup on Friday.
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4:42 AM May 26, 2012
Egypt vote narrows to Islamist, Mubarak holdover
The Muslim Brotherhood on Friday urged Egyptians to rally behind their presidential candidate in an almost certain run-off with rival Ahmed Shafiq, warning the country would be in danger if fallen dictator Hosni Mubarak's premier won.
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4:18 AM May 26, 2012
Egypt vote narrows to Islamist, Mubarak holdover
The Muslim Brotherhood on Friday urged Egyptians to rally behind their presidential candidate as unofficial results showed him in a run-off with Ahmed Shafiq, former president Hosni Mubarak's last prime minister.
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3:54 AM May 26, 2012
Spain's Bankia seeks record bailout of ?19 bn
Spain's fourth-biggest bank, Bankia, said Friday it will ask the government for 19 billion euros ($24 billion) in the largest bank bailout in the country's history.
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3:24 AM May 26, 2012
More than 70 killed in Syria ahead of Annan return
More than 70 people were killed across Syria on Friday, monitors said, as tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets on Friday and tanks were deployed in the country's second largest city.
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3:08 AM May 26, 2012
Bankia revises 2011 results, posts nearly 3 bn euro loss
Spanish bank Bankia said Friday it had revised its results for 2011, posting a loss of nearly three billion euros instead of the 309 million euro net profit announced in February.
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3:02 AM May 26, 2012
Morrison leads but Donald looms as McIlroy heads home
England's James Morrison was the shock leader after two rounds of the PGA Championship here on Friday but world number one Rory McIlroy was heading home after missing the cut.
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3:02 AM May 26, 2012
No lightning from Bolt, as Jelimo fires broadside
A flat-looking Usain Bolt raced his worst 100m in three years here on Friday, still managing to claim victory after he recovered sufficiently from a dreadful start and a limp drive phase.
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3:02 AM May 26, 2012
SpaceX's Dragon makes historic space station dock
SpaceX on Friday became the first commercial outfit to send its own cargo capsule to the International Space Station, heralding the start of a new era for private spaceflight.
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2:50 AM May 26, 2012
Syrian forces deploy tanks, helicopters
Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets on Friday as more than 30 people were reportedly killed across Syria, while security forces deployed tanks and helicopter gunships against rebels.
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2:42 AM May 26, 2012
Bankia posts nearly 3 bn euro loss
Spanish bank Bankia said Friday said it had revised its results for 2011, posting a loss of nearly three billion euros instead of the 309 million euro net profit announced in February.
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2:30 AM May 26, 2012
Spain's Bankia asks for 19 billion euros in state aid
Spain's fourth-biggest bank, Bankia, said Friday it will ask the government for 19 billion euros ($24 billion) in what will be the largest bank bailout in the country's history.
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2:04 AM May 26, 2012
Spain's Bankia asks for ?19 bn in state aid
Spain's fourth-biggest bank, Bankia, said Friday it will ask the government for 19 billion euros ($24 billion) in what would be the largest bank bailout in Spanish history.
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1:54 AM May 26, 2012
Egypt vote narrows to Islamist, Mubarak holdover
Egypt looks set for a run-off presidential vote between the Muslim Brotherhood's Mohammed Mursi and Mubarak-era minister Ahmed Shafiq, pitting the Islamists who helped oust a dictator against his last premier.
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1:54 AM May 26, 2012
Cronenberg, Pattinson bring capitalism's final act to Cannes
Money, sex and stretch limos abound as David Cronenberg brought "Cosmopolis" to Cannes Friday, with Robert Pattinson as a billionaire financier looking for a haircut as a killer stalks him.
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1:54 AM May 26, 2012
McIlroy crashes out of PGA Championship
Rory McIlroy crashed out of the PGA Championship here at Wentworth on Friday and could lose his status as world number one by the end of the tournament.
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1:54 AM May 26, 2012
US says China's yuan undervalued, not manipulated
The Obama administration on Friday rejected calls from Congress to brand China a currency manipulator, but said its "significantly undervalued" currency was a key brake on global growth.
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1:54 AM May 26, 2012
SpaceX's Dragon makes historic space station dock
SpaceX on Friday became the first commercial outfit to attach its own cargo capsule to the International Space Station, marking what experts have hailed as a new era for private spaceflight.
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1:22 AM May 26, 2012
Bolt opens European season with 100m win
Usain Bolt opened his European track season here on Friday by clocking 10.04sec in the 100m after what he dubbed a "very bad day at the starting blocks".
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1:04 AM May 26, 2012
Bolt opens European season with 100m win
Usain Bolt opened his European track season here on Friday by clocking 10.04sec in the 100m after a dreadful start at the second time of asking and into a -0.8m/s headwind.
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12:48 AM May 26, 2012
Samuels and Sammy stun England
Marlon Samuels's unbeaten hundred and a Test-best score from West Indies captain Darren Sammy rescued the tourists from a dire position on the first day of the second Test against England at Trent Bridge here on Friday.
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12:32 AM May 26, 2012
Huge demos, Syrian troops open fire
Tens of thousands of activists took to the streets of Aleppo and Idlib on Friday, braving the gunfire of Syrian troops, as at least 28 people were killed across the country, monitors said.
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12:22 AM May 26, 2012
Anti-regime demos, Syrian troops open fire
Tens of thousands of activists took to the streets of Aleppo and Idlib on Friday, braving the gunfire of Syrian troops, as at least 24 people were killed across the country, monitors said.
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12:14 AM May 26, 2012
To save Bankia, Spain must reach deep into its pockets
Spain's Bankia is in worse shape than previously thought as reports Friday said the struggling lender may seek up to 20 billion euros ($25 billion) from the state to stay afloat.
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12:14 AM May 26, 2012
SpaceX's Dragon makes historic space station dock
SpaceX on Friday became the first commercial outfit to dock its own cargo capsule at the International Space Station, marking what experts have hailed as a new era for private spaceflight.
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12:12 AM May 26, 2012
Egypt vote narrows to Islamist, Mubarak holdover
Egypt looks set for a run-off presidential vote between the Muslim Brotherhood's Mohammed Mursi and Mubarak-era minister Ahmed Shafiq, pitting Islamists who helped oust the dictator against his last premier.
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12:12 AM May 26, 2012
US refrains from branding China a currency manipulator
The Obama administration on Friday rejected calls within Congress to brand China a currency manipulator, but said its "significantly undervalued" currency was a key brake on global growth.
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12:12 AM May 26, 2012
Battle over SKA super-telescope leads to split site
A long-running joust to host a radio telescope that would give mankind its farthest peek into the Universe ended on Friday with a Solomon-like judgement to split the site between Australia and South Africa.
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11:28 AM May 26, 2012
NHL: Overtime Win Puts Devils in Stanley Cup Finals
Newark, New Jersey. Adam Henrique’s over-time goal lifted the New Jersey Devils to a 3-2 victory over the New York Rangers and into the NHL Stanley Cup Finals on Friday.
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10:24 AM May 26, 2012
South Korea to Play China in Thomas Cup Final
Wuhan, China. South Korea ensured badminton great Peter Gade will end his career without winning the Thomas Cup by beating Denmark 3-1 on Friday to meet four-time defending champion China in the final.
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11:47 AM May 26, 2012
Mini in Size, Not in Style Or Power
The Mini John Cooper Works is Mini’s most hard-core model to date. It has a 1.6-liter turbo engine, double overhead cams with variable valve management with a power output of 211 hp at 6,000 rpm and a maximum torque of 260 nm with an overboost mode that can raise the torque to 280 nm at 5,100 rpm.
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11:10 AM May 26, 2012
Introdans to Celebrate Double Anniversary With Tributes
On Saturday, the renowned dance company Introdans will perform at the Dutch culture center Erasmus Huis. The performance is part of the company’s 40th anniversary tour.
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11:06 AM May 26, 2012
Rising Music Star Digs Deep to Impress
How many people can point to a moment in their lives and say “That was it — that was the exact moment when everything changed”?
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10:45 AM May 26, 2012
Indonesians Catch Couch-Surfing Wave
About two years ago, Dwi Rezeki Kirana Bangun received a phone call from her startled mother asking her to come home because a 30-something man from India, who claimed to be her daughter’s friend, had just knocked on the door and wanted a place to stay during his visit to Jakarta.
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10:34 AM May 26, 2012
Following History’s Footsteps at Prambanan
Dark clouds are rolling in across Central Java, and away to the north the smooth cone of Mount Merapi rises into a gray sky. I turn out of the roaring flow of traffic on the main Yogyakarta-Solo highway, park my motorbike and make my way into the neatly tended gardens beyond. Ahead, the great black peaks of the Prambanan temples tower above the treetops.
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11:20 AM May 26, 2012
No Pain, No Gain When It Comes to Economic Reform — Just Ask China
Complaints about cheap Chinese goods flooding the Indonesian market as a result of the Asean-China Free Trade Area frequently appear in the Indonesian media.
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11:18 AM May 26, 2012
Editorial: Unified Time Zone Makes Good Sense
Under a proposed plan, Indonesia would merge its three time zones into a single one at GMT+8.
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11:16 AM May 26, 2012
Asian Crisis of 1997 Holds Lessons for Europe, If Only It Would Put Down Austerity Textbook
As Greece burns, European officials fiddle and Asia braces for another global crisis, my thoughts are on Thailand.
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11:15 AM May 26, 2012
Desi Anwar: Lingering Spirits
My friend called me the other day sounding distressed. Something happened to her and she needed to talk. Lately she had been unable to sleep and was prone to headaches. Moreover, she felt that her energy would be drained to the point of exhaustion. But at other times, her energy level would shoot up so much it caused glitches to her electronic gadgets.
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10:10 AM May 26, 2012
My Jakarta: Astrid Wibowo, Candy Maker
Astrid Wibowo has a very sweet life indeed. After living much of her life abroad, she returned home to Jakarta from Singapore three years ago in support of her husband’s career.
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10:32 AM May 26, 2012
Keep It NBA: In With the New, Win With the Old
The toughest challenge for championship-contending veteran teams with a core that has been together for years is to remain competitive year after year. Keeping the veteran core intact is often times the priority; yet winning is always the lone measurement of success.
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10:29 AM May 26, 2012
Can the Three Lions Squad Believe in John Terry?
A manager who really rated Terry would retort that class is permanent, form temporary. They would be happy to place their trust in an experienced player to play his way back into form. Even if he didn’t manage that, they would point to his invaluable experience and presence in the dressing room.
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10:27 AM May 26, 2012
Sign Him Up! The Silly Football Transfer Season Has Started
He’s certainly a basketball superstar, but is LeBron James someone worthy to be a role model? If he’s not, then some people want to tap Eden Hazard with a sledgehammer for his ongoing attempt to emulate LeBron’s PR stunt-turned-disaster that’s known as The Decision. It was when LeBron kept the world guessing where he would move to from Cleveland until the final day when he went on national TV to tell that he’s going to take his talent to Miami.
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10:26 AM May 26, 2012
Culinary Bonanza: Almost a Decade and Indonesians Are Still Hooked for More Fish & Chips
So what’s the secret? The succulent and juicy dory fish fillet is imported fresh from Vietnam. Top it off with the signature lemon butter sauce. The crispy golden batter covers the fillet almost like skin, it’s not the crumbly batter type like some versions at other restaurants.
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12:34pm | AGO Slow in Responding to BPK ...
Because the government is not serious about fighting corruption and the corruptors know that there is little chance of them getting caught and even -
12:17pm | Indonesian Police Consider Ton...
padt - as always spot on - In Indonesia it is always a case of 'follow the money'. -
12:03pm | Indonesian Police Consider Ton...
thanks padt; unfortunately the site is blocked by my Indonesian IP provider. Quite odd... -
11:42am | Indonesian Police Consider Ton...
Devine - Asia Sentinel: they alone have said what's been out there for weeks. Think about it. Why is this concert going ahead now? -
11:40am | Indonesia Wants 10,000 Child W...
I wonder what he (MI) is up to, perhaps another new project funding where certain percentage can be squeezed out for their own benefit, a good try -
11:36am | Andi Mallarangeng Denies Bribe...
Everybody being rightfully accused will always deny, including those that accuses them will do their best to fabricate such an undeniable defense -
11:26am | Indonesian Police Consider Ton...
padt, cant find this information anywhere... can you provide a link? -
11:23am | The Thinker: Let Yogya Be Yogy...
Why do the central government want to change situation in Jogja that has already peaceful and calm for years? Why does Jakarta want to "fix" some

