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IMF warns Europe downturn could cut China growth

A sharp downturn in Europe could cut China's economic growth rate nearly in half, the International Monetary Fund said Monday, adding to warnings about a possible severe global slowdown this year. ...

We’ve blocked 1m porn sites, govt claims

The Communications and Information Ministry claims that it had blocked nearly 1 million sites that carry pornographic content. Communication and Information Minister Tifatul Sembiring said that ...

Police mull more frequent drug tests for pilot

Following the arrests of airline pilots and crew members for drug possession, the National Narcotics Agency (BNN) proposed a new policy to require pilots to submit to frequent drug tests.“We ...

Apindo Tangerang retracts complaint on wage ruling

The Indonesian Employers Association (Apindo) Tangerang chapter officially retracted its appeal against the provincial minimum wage for 2012 at the Serang Administrative Court (PTUN) on ...

Myanmar panel says Suu Kyi can run for Parliament

Myanmar's Election Commission has given opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi the green light to run for parliamentary by-elections, which are seen as a key test of the long-repressed country's ...

Bakrie Group buys full stake in Brisbane Roar

Indonesia's Bakrie Group has assumed full ownership of reigning A-League champion Brisbane Roar, becoming the first foreign company to take 100 percent control of a club in Australia's elite domestic ...

6.8 earthquake shakes central Philippines, 1 dies

A strong earthquake struck the central Philippines on Monday, killing a child, destroying buildings, shattering windows and triggering a local tsunami alert that sent residents fleeing.The ...

RSCM loses Rp 1b from fire incident

The Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital (RSCM) in Central Jakarta suffered at least Rp 1 billion (US$112,000) in damages as a result of the fire that gutted its central medical unit on the 8th floor on ...

Nine luxury houses demolished in S. Jakarta

South Jakarta administration tore down nine plush residences in a housing estate in Jagakarsa district next to Situ Babakan, South Jakarta for building permit violations. “The demolition work is ...

Election committee to screen candidates for new PSSI chief

The newly-established Election Committee (KP) said they would start the screening work of candidates to lead the Indonesian Soccer Association (PSSI) on Monday. “[On Monday], we will start working ...