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Dogs blowtorched alive at brutal Indonesia animal markets
Associated Press, Published on 24/01/2018
» JAKARTA: Campaigners are calling for the closure of Indonesian animal markets touted as tourist attractions where dogs are bludgeoned by the thousands and blow-torched alive.
Monkey in 'selfie' cannot sue for copyright, US court says
Reuters, Published on 24/04/2018
» CALIFORNIA: Monkeys lack standing to sue for copyright protection and an animal rights group cannot act as legal guardian in such matters, a US appeals court ruled on Monday, in a battle over ownership of a smiling "selfie" taken by an endangered macaque.
US court rules monkey does not own selfie copyright
AFP, Published on 24/04/2018
» SAN FRANCISCO - A US court has ruled that a monkey who snapped a selfie on a wildlife photographer's camera does not own the copyright to the image, which became an internet sensation.
Impressive catch
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 30/04/2018
» Indonesia is reaping the results of its aggressive crackdown on illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing that began in late 2014, with figures and research showing that the effort is paying off.
Helicopter taxi apps offer escape from traffic-choked megacities
AFP, Published on 09/05/2018
» SINGAPORE: Within minutes of using an app to book a ride, Agostino Fernandes was looking down on lush greenery from a helicopter taxi high above Bangalore -- one of several Uber-style chopper services taking off to help commuters tackle increasingly congested megacities.
What's trending and happening this week
Muse, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 12/05/2018
» 1 May 17 is the annual International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (Idahot). To mark the day, Museum Siam is hosting a "Gender Illumination" exhibition to explore the history and life stories of LGBTI people in Thailand. On display are children's artworks, pride costumes and LGBTI printed media, plus personal items shared by members of the community that reflect their gender expression, as well as acceptance and rejection from society. The exhibition is open daily (except for Mondays), 10am-6pm, until Sept 30. Free admission. Suitable for people of all genders and ages.
Indonesia church attacks kill six, dozens wounded
AFP, Published on 13/05/2018
» SURABAYA, Indonesia: A wave of blasts including a suicide bombing struck outside churches in Indonesia on Sunday, killing at least six and wounding dozens of others, police said, the latest assault on a religious minority in the world's biggest Muslim-majority country.
Stars urge Indonesia to ban 'brutal' trade in dog meat
Associated Press, Published on 21/05/2018
» JAKARTA: International stars of acting, music and sports have signed a letter urging Indonesia's president to ban what they say is a brutal trade in dog and cat meat for human consumption.
Five dead in Indonesian illegal gold mine accident
Reuters, Published on 04/06/2018
» JAKARTA: Five illegal gold miners in the Indonesian province of North Sulawesi died after the mine they were working in collapsed and buried them during heavy rain on Sunday afternoon, Indonesia's Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) said.
Python swallows Indonesian woman
Published on 16/06/2018
» MAKASSAR, Indonesia: An Indonesian woman has been found dead in the belly of a giant python after the swollen snake was captured near where she vanished while tending her vegetable garden.