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Part of the family: Popo (second left) and her family gathered on Jan. 5 at Pancaka Damai Lestari to cremate the family's beloved dog, Apple, who passed away on Jan. 4. (Courtesy of Popo)
Part of the family: Popo (second left) and her family gathered on Jan. 5 at Pancaka Damai Lestari to cremate the family's beloved dog, Apple, who passed away on Jan. 4. (Courtesy of Popo)
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Animal heaven: Pet cemetery, cremation sites ease pain of grieving owners

When their pets die, many owners seek cemeteries or cremation sites to keep their loved ones in their memory, and by their side.

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South Korea hits record-low weddings as birth rate plunges

The number of South Koreans who tied the knot last year hit a record low, compounding looming demographic woes in a country with the world's lowest birth rate.

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Brazil's first lady turns heads, champions causes with fashion

Whether sporting a red Workers' Party star on her wedding dress or rocking eco-friendly clothing, Brazil's new first lady is turning heads and making statements with her fashion choices.

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Indonesia’s proudest moments of 2021

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New chapter for Baghdad's book street

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Nativity scenes light up Slovenian 'Christmas village'

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No spooky sights yet at 'haunted' residence, Japan PM says

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said he's sleeping soundly after becoming the first premier in nine years to inhabit the official residence, which is reputedly haunted by ghosts.

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Indonesian Icons: 'Kerokan' is here to stay

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2021’s best local designs: Indonesia’s designers and consumers pick their favorites

From bags to book covers, established designers and design-conscious consumers alike choose their favorite local designs of the year.

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Black and white lemurs new addition to Jakarta Aquarium

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Making the most of online connections: Tips from Zoom's Lynne Oldham

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Laos opens scenic railway built on a mountain of Chinese debt

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Indonesia's best designers share their 2022’s fashion trend predictions.

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Malta becomes first European nation to approve cannabis for personal use

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Nike buys virtual sneaker firm as metaverse buzz grows

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