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In Bali, Trump’s planned six-star hotel risks angering the Gods

26 Jan, 2017 81 views

On the Indonesian resort island of Bali, building height is measured by coconut trees. Anything taller could anger the Gods the Hindu locals believe inhabit the island. So plans to renovate a decades old …

Indonesia may benefit from TPP failure

26 Jan, 2017 46 views

Despite global uncertainty about what is expected to be a more protectionist trade policy under United States President Donald Trump, business players believe Indonesia will find a blessing in disguise, including in trade. Trump …

China eyes stabilizing role in call with Germany’s Merkel

26 Jan, 2017 72 views

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has called for China and Germany to play a leading role to ensure the stability of international markets amid an “uncertain” global political and economic climate, the official Xinhua news …

Indonesia detains 5 in Bali for suspected IS link

26 Jan, 2017 89 views

Indonesia detains 5 in Bali for suspected IS link 26 Jan 2017 at 17:49 WRITER: AP BALI – Police on the Indonesian resort island of Bali have detained five Indonesians returning from Turkey on …

Philippines says U.S. military to upgrade bases, defense deal intact

26 Jan, 2017 71 views

By Manuel Mogato | MANILA The United States will upgrade and build facilities on Philippine military bases this year, Manila’s defense minister said on Thursday, bolstering an alliance strained by President Rodrigo Duterte’s opposition …

Myanmar vegetable seller sentenced to death for cannabis trafficking

26 Jan, 2017 97 views

Shanti Gunaratnam New Straits TimesJanuary 26, 2017 KUALA LUMPUR: A Myanmar vegetable seller was today sentenced to death for trafficking in cannabis in Nov 2015. In finding Nur Alam Mohd Hussain guilty of trafficking …

Nur Jazlan: Unis be vigilant, IS on social media, pick minds of students, lecturers

26 Jan, 2017 63 views

FERNANDO FONG New Straits TimesJanuary 26, 2017 KUALA LUMPUR: Public universities should not concentrate on physical security alone as terrorists group can infiltrate the minds and thoughts of students and even lecturers, said Deputy …

Bacani has 2 wives like me – Rody

25 Jan, 2017 90 views

Alexis Romero (The Philippine Star) – January 25, 2017 – 12:00am MANILA, Philippines – Saying the Catholic Church was “full of s***” and accusing Bishop Teodoro Bacani Jr. of having two wives like him, …

US won’t undermine Rody gov’t, backs drug campaign Read more at http://www.philstar.com/headlines/2017/01/25/1665253/us-wont-undermine-rody-govt-backs-drug-campaign#BaEpPRF8Z6V0x4b1.99

25 Jan, 2017 76 views

MANILA, Philippines – The US government is supporting the Philippines’ fight against the drug menace and reports that Washington was plotting to oust President Duterte over drug-related killings are “total nonsense,” America’s top diplomat …