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Legend: Musician and producer Nomo Koeswoyo of the famed Indonesian 1950s group Koes Bersaudara passed away on Mar. 15, 2023. (Instagram/Courtesy of Sari Koeswoyo)

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Musician Nomo Koeswoyo of Koes Bersaudara passes away

Nomo Koeswoyo of the legendary 1950s music group Koes Bersaudara died at 84.

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Funeral held in UK for stabbed transgender girl

Family and friends of a 16-year-old British transgender girl who was stabbed to death in a park paid their last respects on Wednesday at her funeral. ...

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Syrian medical students study German in hopes of move abroad

His medical studies in Syria keep Mohammed Shasho busy enough but whenever he can he also pores over German vocabulary and grammar points in hopes of a move to Europe. ...

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Indonesian students win gold, silver and bronze medals at biology olympiad

The participants were required to pass theory tests as well as solve four topics in practical tests, which included biochemical; animal physiology and molecular biology; animal anatomy, ecology, plant systems; and bioinformatics and neurobiology.

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“This jamu is a mixture of temulawak [Curcuma zanthorrhiza], ginger and turmeric,” Jokowi said in the video.

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Jokowi shares daily 'jamu' recipe that keeps him healthy

The President shared a vlog on his Instagram account on how to make his signature jamu.

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Marine Affairs and Fisheries Minister Susi Pudjiastuti during an interview with The Jakarta Post on Sept. 19, 2018.

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A peek into Susi Pudjiastuti’s new eco-friendly shoes

Presented in Chuck 70 design, Converse Renew Canvas is entirely made from used plastic bottles that were processed into recycled polyester.

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On Tuesday, Rich Brian’s label 88rising tweeted a picture of a Go-Jek driver delivering food to the rapper’s house. The delivery was received by Brian himself.

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Go-Jek delivers food to New York City for rapper Rich Brian

Although Brian had said that he is currently in New York, Go-Jek assures him that it can deliver the food nonetheless.

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Former Jakarta governor Basuki 'Ahok' Tjahaja Purnama.

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Ahok to make splash on TV with Fallon-style talk show

Basuki Tjahaja Purnama might have his eye on hosting a television talk show.

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Hong Kong actor and film producer Simon Yam poses for photos during a press conference to promote Chan's latest film 'The Midnight After' in Taipei on July 13, 2014.

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Simon Yam back in Hong Kong after surgery post-attack

Simon Yam returned to Hong Kong last Saturday night and has been admitted to the intensive care unit at Adventist Hospital.

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Sunrise silhouette of 10 young women walking hand in hand.

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From hidden space heroes to artists, 10 women written out of history

Everyone who contributed to Neil Armstrong's milestone of becoming the first man to walk on the moon will be celebrated on Saturday's 50th anniversary, including women who for many years were left in the shadows.

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In this file photo taken on December 16, 2009 Argentinian architect Cesar Pelli delivers a speech during the Grand Opening of the CityCenter, a mixed-use urban development center on the Las Vegas Strip. Pelli passed away on July 19, 2019 at the age of 92.

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César Pelli, Argentine architect behind the Petronas Towers, dies aged 92

César Pelli, the Argentine designer behind the iconic Petronas Twin Towers in Malaysia, has died aged 92, state media and officials said on Friday, marking the passing of one of the contemporary architectural greats.

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Literary figure Arswendo Atmowiloto has died at age 70 due to prostate cancer.

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Literary figure and senior journalist Arswendo Atmowiloto dies at 70

Literary figure and senior journalist Arswendo Atmowiloto, known for his work Keluarga Cemara, has died at age 70 due to prostate cancer.

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President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo welcomes rapper Rich Brian (in dark batik) at Bogor Palace in West Java on July 7.

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'Not a role model': Ex-ambassador roasts Rich Brian on Twitter

It started on Tuesday, when former Indonesian ambassador to the United States Dino Patti Djalal tweeted his opinion on the rapper.

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In this file photo taken on June 21, 2016 US actor Kevin Spacey arrives at a fashion show in Milan, Italy. Prosecutors dropped sexual assault proceedings against Spacey on July 17, 2019, after the case against the Hollywood star collapsed over his alleged victim's refusal to testify.

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Charges dropped in US sex assault case against Kevin Spacey

Prosecutors dropped sexual assault proceedings against Kevin Spacey on Wednesday after the case against the Hollywood star collapsed over his alleged victim's refusal to testify.

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A group of Indonesian students with their silver and bronze medals at the 50th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) in Tel Aviv, Israel.

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Indonesian students win silver, bronze in International Physics Olympiad in Israel

The five students flew to Israel without support from the government, as Indonesia does not have formal diplomatic relations with the Middle Eastern country.

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Cardi B accepts the award for Best Rap Album with 'Invasion Of Privacy' onstage during the 61st Annual Grammy Awards on February 10, 2019, in Los Angeles.

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Cardi B praises presidential candidate Bernie Sanders

Rapper Cardi B voiced support Tuesday for US Senator Bernie Sanders, a progressive mounting a campaign for the Democratic nomination, saying voters "let him down" in his 2016 bid against Hillary Clinton.

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Astronaut Buzz Aldrin, lunar module pilot for Apollo 11, poses for a photograph beside the deployed United States flag during an extravehicular activity (EVA) on the moon, July 20, 1969.

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Buzz Aldrin, second man on moon, recalls 'magnificent desolation'

Fifty years after their history-making voyage to the moon, Buzz Aldrin recalls the first moments of the Apollo 11 launch being so smooth that he and his two crewmates were unsure precisely when they left the ground.

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Mark Carney, governor of the Bank of England, speaks in front of the concept design for the new Bank of England fifty pound banknote, featuring mathematician and scientist Alan Turing, during the presentation at the Science and Industry Museum in Manchester, north-west England on July 15, 2019.

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Code-breaker Turing to appear on new UK bank note

World War II code-breaker Alan Turing has been chosen to feature on Britain's new £50 note, decades after his tragic death following a conviction for homosexuality.

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Remember: One of Shahidul Alam's projects titled Kalpana's Warriors raises attention to an armed kidnapping of a Bangladeshi social activist in 1996.

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Shahidul Alam gives voice to the voiceless through his lens

Decades of hard work has led to worldwide acclaim of his photography, but Bangladeshi photographer Shahidul Alam continues to pursue his projects for a very different reason – one that landed him in prison less than a year ago.

6 years ago

Singer Andien sparks controversy after revealing that her family sleeps with their mouths taped.

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Andien tapes mouth while sleeping

Her recent Instagram story shows Andien, her husband and their 2-year-old son Kawa striking a pose with white surgical tape over their lips.

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A picture taken on July 5, 2019 shows what conceptual artist Ales 'Maxi' Zupevc claims is the first ever monument of Melania Trump, set in the fields near town of Sevnica, US First Lady’s hometown. After Melania cake, Melania honey, and even Melania slippers, the Slovenian hometown of the US's first lady will now boast a statue of its most famous daughter -- albeit one which has faced decidedly mixed reviews. The life-size statue on the outskirts of Sevnica was inaugurated on July 5, 2019

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Statue on Slovenia's Melania tourist trail divides opinion

After Melania cake, Melania honey, and even Melania slippers, the Slovenian hometown of the US first lady will now boast a statue of its most famous daughter -- albeit one that has faced decidedly mixed reviews.

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Javier Sanchez-Santos, who claims to be the son of award-winning Spaniard Julio Iglesias, arrives to appear before a court in Valencia for a paternity case at City of Justice in Valencia, Spain, on July 4, 2019.

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Spanish court rules Julio Iglesias is father of 43-year old man

A Spanish court ruled on Wednesday that singer Julio Iglesias is the father of a 43-year old man, resolving a paternity dispute that had lasted three decades after the veteran star refused to take a DNA test.

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Appreciation: Bali Cultural Agency head I Wayan Kun Adnyana (left) presents to Hazel Chung a certificate of appreciation from the Bali administration, acknowledging her precious contribution to the advancement and popularization of Balinese traditional dances in the United States.

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Celebrating the life of Hazel Chung

She also played a pivotal role in paving the way for Balinese artists to study at prestigious universities in the United States.

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The winners of the competition were awarded US$2,000 each and the opportunity to participate in a series of rehearsals and roundtable discussions with music professionals from July 24 to 26.

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Indonesian pianist among winners at Kennedy Center young soloists competition

Kasyfi Kalyasyena from Indonesia, who has impaired vision, won over the judges with his piano performance during the competition.

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Bundle of joy: Britain's Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex (right), and his wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, pose for a photo with their newborn baby son, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, in St George's Hall at Windsor Castle in Windsor, west of London on May 8.

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Archie, baby son of UK's Prince Harry and Meghan, christened at Windsor

Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, the two-month-old son of Britain’s Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, was christened on Saturday, in a small private ceremony at Windsor Castle.

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Asian-Spanish singer, DJ and writer Chenta Tsai Tseng, better known in Spain by his stage name 'putochinomaricon' performs im Madrid on July 04, 2019. The 28-year-old gay, Asian-Spanish singer, DJ and writer is making a name for himself in Spain for his acerbic criticism of issues like racism in the LGBTQ community and beyond, the selfie generation and pride festivals like the one taking place in Madrid.

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Gay Asian millennial protests his way up Spain's music scene

Meet Chenta Tsai Tseng, better known in Spain by his stage name "putochinomaricon." In English, that translates as "fucking Chinese fag."

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Life-size wooden sculpture of U.S. first lady Melania Trump is officially unveiled in Rozno, near her hometown of Sevnica, Slovenia, July 5, 2019

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Rustic sculpture of Melania Trump unveiled near Slovenian hometown

A life-size rough wooden sculpture of U.S. first lady Melania Trump was unveiled near her hometown of Sevnica in southeastern Slovenia on Friday.

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South Korean actress faces Thai jail for reality TV stunt

A South Korean actress faces up to five years in a Thai jail for catching endangered giant clams in a reality TV stunt, an official said Saturday, despite the show's extensive apology.

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Jeff Bezos is the richest person in modern history. The Amazon.com Inc. founder’s net worth cracked $150 billion in New York on Monday, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.

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Amazon's Bezos finalizes divorce with $38 bn settlement: Report

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and MacKenzie Bezos finalized their divorce Friday to the tune of a $38-billion settlement, Bloomberg News reported.

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Paris Hilton at the opening of Silesia City Center on Oct. 12, 2011 in Katowice, Silesia, Poland.

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Even Paris Hilton couldn’t save BMW's boss

If BMW AG boss Harald Krueger has a flaw, it’s that he lacks confidence and isn’t much of a showman. Those are criticisms that nobody has ever leveled at the heiress Paris Hilton.

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Urban Chat: Powerful women yes, professional women best

Strong women are good, powerful women are great, but what Indonesia needs most on board is professional women.

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Palm trees on coastal promenade along sandy beach in Cala San Vicente bay on sunny summer day, Ibiza island, Spain

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Who was the man wearing the $1.3 million watch stolen in Spain, Azeris wonder

While the Spanish police hunt for the thief who allegedly robbed an Azeri tourist of a $1.3 million Richard Mille watch in Ibiza, back home the tourist’s countrymen are asking who the victim is.

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