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Former BI deputy governor to stand trial early March

The former Bank Indonesia (BI) deputy governor Budi Mulya is scheduled to stand trial in early March, on charges of abusing his authority in the Bank Century bailout...

Separatist flag raiser sentenced to three years

The district court of Biak, Papua sentenced Oktavianus Warnares, defendant in the separatist “Morning Star” flag raising case in Biak Timur, Papua, on May 1,...

Social media not threat for traditional journalists: Experts

The rapidly growing social media should not be considered as threat but rather as an opportunity provider for development of traditional press media, an expert on...

Malaysia not to assist Malaysian firms burning land in Indonesia

The Malaysian government will not provide assistance to Malaysian companies that violate Indonesian regulations, including setting fires on lands to expand plantations.

US, activists voice concern over new Afghan law

KABUL, Afghanistan — A new draft law in Afghanistan that would limit testimony in domestic violence cases is drawing international outcry, with activists warning it is...

EU executive set to back new GM crop, member states divided

By Barbara Lewis BRUSSELS (Reuters) – European Union ministers hit deadlock on Tuesday on whether to let a new strain of genetically modified (GM) maize be grown...

China joins US-Thailand drill

Soldiers to provide engineering and medical support during Cobra Gold China has sent 17 soldiers to make its debut in Asia’s biggest military exercise, co-hosted by...

Pak, Afghan to activate joint commission on border management

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Thai protest leader arrested in Bangkok

Thai police have arrested a prominent protest leader in the capital, Bangkok, for allegedly violating emergency rule. Sonthiyan Chuenruethainaitham is among 19...

Taliban Takes ‘Positive’ Approach to Pakistan Peace Talks

Sharon Behn ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN — The Taliban-appointed team to negotiations with the Pakistan government say the militant leaders have adopted a "positive"...