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China off to golden start on first day of Asian Games
AFP, Published on 24/09/2023
» HANGZHOU (CHINA) - The first gold medals at the Asian Games were all won by host nation China on Sunday in rowing, shooting and wushu after President Xi Jinping opened the two-week multisport extravaganza in a colourful ceremony.
Indonesian moviemakers bet on homegrown superhero universe
AFP, Published on 14/05/2020
» JAKARTA - Marvel's Avengers may bring in billions at the box office but Indonesia is taking on the likes of Captain America and Iron Man with its own superhero franchise, tapping into growing global demand for diverse characters.
Fearful Indonesia quake victims face fresh battle for survival
AFP, Published on 30/09/2018
» PALU (INDONESIA) - Terrified residents in the quake-struck Indonesian city of Palu fashioned makeshift bamboo shelters or slept out on dusty playing fields Saturday fearing powerful aftershockswould topple damaged homes and bring yet more carnage and suffering.
Indonesia stock exchange floor collapses, 75 hurt
AFP, Published on 16/01/2018
» JAKARTA: At least 75 people were injured Monday when a mezzanine floor at Indonesia's stock exchange building collapsed into the lobby, police said.