Last updated at 12:03 PM. Monday 22 March 2010

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Susno Duadji. (JG Photo/ Afriadi Hikmal)

Susno Has Left the Building

Former chief of detectives Comr. Gen. Susno Duadji left National Police headquarters around 11 a.m. after being summoned to discuss his allegations that three high-ranking officers accepted bribes to drop a tax investigation.


National Exams Begin Under 'Heavy Security'

Some Jakarta high school students arrived to class as early as 6 a.m. today to make sure they were in time for the start of the annual national exam.


Arrow Energy Accepts $3.15b Takeover Bid

Arrow Energy Ltd., a major owner of gas assets in Australia, has agreed to a sweetened takeover bid from Royal Dutch Shell and PetroChina Co. worth 3.44 billion Australian dollars ($3.15 billion).


'Why Am I the Only One They Summoned?': Susno

Former National Police chief detective Comr. Gen. Susno Duadji arrived at National Police headquarters in full uniform to face questioning by his fellow officers. But the police he accuses of corruption should have been summoned instead, he insisted.


US Lawmakers Hand Obama Health Care Victory

The U.S. House of Representatives gave final approval to a sweeping healthcare overhaul on Sunday, expanding insurance coverage to nearly all Americans and handing President Barack Obama a landmark victory.


Key Points of US Health Care Bill

President Barack Obama's health care bill, which passed Sunday in the House of Representatives, aims to bring the United States closer to universal coverage than ever before.


5.2 Quake Hits Bengkulu

A 5.2 earthquake shook Bengkulu at 5.40 AM on Monday. The epicenter was 11 KM east of Lasi, North Bengkulu and 49 KM deep, according to the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics (BMKG) Agency.


Internet Among Biggest Threats to Endangered Species: Activists

The Internet has emerged as one of the greatest threats to rare species, fueling the illegal wildlife trade and making it easier to buy everything from live baby lions to wine made from tiger bones, conservationists and law enforcement officers said Sunday.


Bullish Susno Ready to Face Indonesia's National Police

A defiant Comr. Gen. Susno Duadji, saying his only motive was the truth, stood by his claims on Sunday that three high-ranking police officials on Indonesia's National Police took bribes to stop investigating a case, and added that he was ready to face police investigators today.


A Hip-Swaying Defense of Traditional Indonesian Culture

Four jaipong dancers took to the stage in Central Jakarta on Sunday morning to show off a traditional dance they say is in peril because of a law that could restrict such performances.


Boy, 13, Arrested for Shooting Classmate at School

Police arrested a 13-year-old student on Saturday on charges that he shot a classmate with a homemade gun during a fight.

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