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Strong Earthquakes Shake Indonesia, Philippines, But Cause No Damage
Strong and shallow earthquakes shook western Indonesia and the Philippines' main island early Monday, rattling buildings and sending panicked residents fleeing, but causing no casualties or damage.
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More Than 100 Inmates Flew Indonesian Jail On Sumatra Island
More than 100 inmates escaped from an Indonesian jail on Sumatra island on Saturday, police said, in the latest breakout to hit the country's creaking prison system.
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At Least 22 Killed In Indonesia Floods And Landslides
At least 22 people have died and many are missing after heavy rain unleashed flash floods and landslides in western Indonesia, an official said Saturday.
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Indonesian Volcano In Fresh Eruptions
A volcano on Indonesia's Sumatra island spewed hot smoke and ash high into the air Wednesday, in its latest violent eruptions.
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25 Dead In Indonesian Earthquake: Officials
At least 25 people died and hundreds were injured after a strong earthquake struck off Aceh province on Indonesia's Sumatra island on Wednesday, local officials said.
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Earthquake of 6.1 Magnitude Hits Western Indonesia
An earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter Scale hit the western Lampung province on Sumatra Island today, Xinhua news agency cited the Indonesian meteorology and geophysics agency as saying.
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5.9-Magnitude Quake Jolts Indonesia's Sumatra Island
A 5.9-magnitude earthquake jolted off the west coast of Indonesia's Sumatra Island in Bengkulu province today.
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Newlyweds Ate Alleged Rapist's Genitals: Police
A newlywed Indonesian couple have been arrested over claims they dined on the genitals of the woman's suspected rapist after her husband allegedly murdered him and cut off his private parts, police said today.
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Indonesian Helicopter Carrying 5 Loses Contact in Sumatra: Official
An Indonesian chopper carrying five people today lost contact with air traffic control during a flight on Sumatra island, an official said, in the latest blow to the country's troubled aviation sector.
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International Help Arrives to Tackle Indonesia Fires
International help to assist Indonesia in combatting forest and agricultural fires cloaking Southeast Asia in haze has begun to arrive on Sumatra island, an official said today.
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Indonesia Arrests 4 Men Over Sumatran Tiger Killing
Indonesian police have arrested four men for allegedly killing a Sumatran tiger and trying to sell its body parts, an official said today, the latest case of the critically endangered animals being targeted.
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Buildings Damaged, 1 Missing in Indonesian Earthquake
A magnitude 7.0 earthquake rocked remote eastern Indonesia today, seismologists said, damaging several buildings and leaving one person missing.
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Indonesian Military Plane Crashes in Ball of Flames
An Indonesian military transport plane crashed today shortly after take-off in a city on Sumatra island, an official said, with the plane exploding in a ball of flames.
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Precarious Existence in Shadow of Indonesian Volcano
When Indonesian farmer Elfi Dalimunthe fled to safety last week as a volcano hurled hot ash and rocks across the sky, it marked the third time she was forced to abandon her home in recent years.
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9 Indonesians Die After Drinking Tainted Alcohol
Nine Indonesian men have died after consuming alcohol mixed with mosquito repellent, police said today, the latest deaths in the country linked to tainted drinks.
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Strong Earthquakes Shake Indonesia, Philippines, But Cause No Damage
Strong and shallow earthquakes shook western Indonesia and the Philippines' main island early Monday, rattling buildings and sending panicked residents fleeing, but causing no casualties or damage.
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More Than 100 Inmates Flew Indonesian Jail On Sumatra Island
More than 100 inmates escaped from an Indonesian jail on Sumatra island on Saturday, police said, in the latest breakout to hit the country's creaking prison system.
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At Least 22 Killed In Indonesia Floods And Landslides
At least 22 people have died and many are missing after heavy rain unleashed flash floods and landslides in western Indonesia, an official said Saturday.
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Indonesian Volcano In Fresh Eruptions
A volcano on Indonesia's Sumatra island spewed hot smoke and ash high into the air Wednesday, in its latest violent eruptions.
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25 Dead In Indonesian Earthquake: Officials
At least 25 people died and hundreds were injured after a strong earthquake struck off Aceh province on Indonesia's Sumatra island on Wednesday, local officials said.
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Earthquake of 6.1 Magnitude Hits Western Indonesia
An earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter Scale hit the western Lampung province on Sumatra Island today, Xinhua news agency cited the Indonesian meteorology and geophysics agency as saying.
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5.9-Magnitude Quake Jolts Indonesia's Sumatra Island
A 5.9-magnitude earthquake jolted off the west coast of Indonesia's Sumatra Island in Bengkulu province today.
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Newlyweds Ate Alleged Rapist's Genitals: Police
A newlywed Indonesian couple have been arrested over claims they dined on the genitals of the woman's suspected rapist after her husband allegedly murdered him and cut off his private parts, police said today.
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Indonesian Helicopter Carrying 5 Loses Contact in Sumatra: Official
An Indonesian chopper carrying five people today lost contact with air traffic control during a flight on Sumatra island, an official said, in the latest blow to the country's troubled aviation sector.
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International Help Arrives to Tackle Indonesia Fires
International help to assist Indonesia in combatting forest and agricultural fires cloaking Southeast Asia in haze has begun to arrive on Sumatra island, an official said today.
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Indonesia Arrests 4 Men Over Sumatran Tiger Killing
Indonesian police have arrested four men for allegedly killing a Sumatran tiger and trying to sell its body parts, an official said today, the latest case of the critically endangered animals being targeted.
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Buildings Damaged, 1 Missing in Indonesian Earthquake
A magnitude 7.0 earthquake rocked remote eastern Indonesia today, seismologists said, damaging several buildings and leaving one person missing.
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Indonesian Military Plane Crashes in Ball of Flames
An Indonesian military transport plane crashed today shortly after take-off in a city on Sumatra island, an official said, with the plane exploding in a ball of flames.
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Precarious Existence in Shadow of Indonesian Volcano
When Indonesian farmer Elfi Dalimunthe fled to safety last week as a volcano hurled hot ash and rocks across the sky, it marked the third time she was forced to abandon her home in recent years.
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9 Indonesians Die After Drinking Tainted Alcohol
Nine Indonesian men have died after consuming alcohol mixed with mosquito repellent, police said today, the latest deaths in the country linked to tainted drinks.
