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French drug smuggler sentenced to death in Indonesia

Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 21 01:53 AM

Indonesia on Monday sentenced a French drug smuggler to death by firing squad, in a shock verdict after prosecutors had asked for a long prison term. Read more »

Indonesia foils plot to detonate bombs via Wi-Fi

Hannah Beech and Muktita Suhartono, The New York Times
Posted at May 17 03:21 PM

Several of the suspects, who were arrested in raids last week on the densely populated island of Java, are members of Jamaah Ansharut Daulah, or JAD, a local militant group that has pledged allegiance to the Islamic State, the police said. Read more »

US urges Southeast Asia to respond to China’s island fortification

Michael Joe Delizo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 17 11:43 AM

MANILA — A senior United States Naval officer is encouraging Southeast Asian nations to determine its own response to China’s military expansion in the South China Sea. Read more »

Indonesian police arrest 7, kill 1 over terror attack plot

Kyodo News
Posted at May 06 10:25 PM

Indonesian police have arrested seven militants and killed another who were allegedly involved in a plot to launch terror attacks, targeting mass gatherings held in connection with last month's elections, a police spokesman said Monday. Read more »

US FAA, global aviation regulators to meet May 23 on Boeing 737 MAX

David Shepardson, Reuters
Posted at Apr 26 01:37 PM

The US Federal Aviation Administration said Thursday it is inviting top civil aviation officials from around the world to a May 23 meeting to discuss the now-grounded Boeing 737 MAX. Read more »

Indonesia president declares poll win as rival does too, complaining of fraud

Maikel Jefriando and Cindy Silviana
Posted at Apr 18 09:20 PM

JAKARTA - Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Thursday declared victory in a presidential election to lead the world's third-largest democracy but his challenger also claimed he had won and complained of widespread cheating. Read more »

As Indonesia president heads for poll win, police warn on security

Augustinus Beo Da Costa and Ed Davies, Reuters
Updated as of Apr 18 07:12 PM

JAKARTA - Indonesian President Joko Widodo appeared on course on Thursday for a second term, based on unofficial vote counts and despite the objections of his rival, while police vowed firm action against any rallies that could disturb security. Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: APRIL 17, 2019

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 17 11:41 PM

Here are the big stories today in photos Read more »

Indonesia's Widodo looks set for election victory, but challenger says no

Bernadette Christina Munthe and Cindy Silviana, Reuters
Posted at Apr 17 11:30 PM

One political analyst said that Widodo's re-election was now clear but his victory over 67-year-old Prabowo Subianto was not resounding. Read more »

Widodo votes

Edgar Su, Reuters
Updated as of Apr 17 05:23 PM

Indonesian President Joko Widodo and first lady Iriana Joko Widodo show their ink-stained fingers after casting their ballots during elections in Jakarta, Indonesia Wednesday Read more »

Indonesians choose president, parliament in world's biggest one-day vote

Kanupriya Kapoor and Tabita Diela, Reuters
Posted at Apr 17 03:15 AM

President Joko Widodo, a furniture businessman who entered politics 14 years ago, is seeking re-election against former general Prabowo Subianto, whom he narrowly defeated in the last election, in 2014. Read more »

Indonesians to vote in world's biggest single-day election

Kanupriya Kapoor and Ed Davies, Reuters
Posted at Apr 14 03:58 PM

President Joko Widodo is standing for re-election in a contest with ex-general Prabowo Subianto, whom he narrowly defeated in 2014. Read more »

Indonesia 'money politics' greases election machine

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Apr 13 12:51 AM

When Indonesian authorities arrested a politician with some 400,000 cash-filled envelopes, it was a stark reminder that a long-time election staple is alive and well in the corruption-riddled country -- vote buying. Read more »

Indonesia issues tsunami warning after magnitude-6.8 quake off Sulawesi

Reuters
Updated as of Apr 12 08:59 PM

Indonesia issued a tsunami warning on Friday, urging people to evacuate to higher ground after an earthquake of magnitude 6.8 struck off the coast of its island of Sulawesi. Read more »

Fact-checkers vs. hoax peddlers: a fake news battle ahead of Indonesia’s election

Fanny Potkin and Agustinus Beo Da Costa, Reuters
Posted at Apr 11 08:28 AM

JAKARTA - Armed with laptops, three dozen journalists and fact-checkers braced for battle before a live debate between Indonesian President Joko Widodo and his challenger, Prabowo Subianto. Read more »

Malaysian kidnap victim dies in Zamboanga City

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 10 01:55 AM

A Malaysian kidnap victim rescued from the Abu Sayyaf died on Tuesday, the military said. Read more »

P250 milyon halaga ng exotic animals nakumpiska sa Davao Oriental

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 09 10:08 PM

Halos P250 milyon halaga ng mga ibon at iba-ibang uri ng hayop mula Indonesia ang nakumpiska sa Davao Oriental. Read more »

P250-M worth of exotic animals seized in Davao Oriental

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 09 01:26 PM

DAVAO ORIENTAL - Local authorities seized some P250 million worth of exotic animals in Mati City, Davao Oriental Monday night. Read more »

Boeing cutting 737 MAX production in wake of 2 deadly crashes

Tracy Rucinski and Eric M. Johnson, Reuters
Posted at Apr 06 06:14 AM

CHICAGO/SEATTLE - Boeing Co plans to cut its monthly 737 production by nearly 20 percent as it works to manage the grounding of its MAX aircraft in the wake of 2 deadly crashes, Chief Executive Officer Dennis Muilenburg said on Friday. Read more »

Indonesian rescued from Abu Sayyaf in Sulu waters

Maan Macapagal, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 06 05:55 PM

MANILA - An Indonesian was rescued from the Abu Sayyaf group in the waters off Simisa Island, Banguingui, Sulu on Friday afternoon. Read more »