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Tuesday, October 28, 2014

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Commercial supply rocket explodes at liftoff

An unmanned commercial supply ship bound for the International Space Station exploded moments after liftoff Tuesday evening, with debris falling in flames over the launch site.

Retno still to learn the ropes, no clear vision yet

Although Retno LP Marsudi’s appointment as the new foreign minister has won praise, questions linger over her ability to support President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s maritime-axis doctrine, particularly given her lack…

Yohana is first female Papuan minister

Yohana Susana Yembise might have had a bitter pill to swallow when she was defeated as a candidate to become the 2014-2019 Biak Numfor regent in Papua, but she was…

New home minister to delve into minority issues

Newly appointed Home Minister Tjahjo Kumolo has said that he will scrutinize problems faced by minority groups over the past decade.

Commentary: Has Jokowi picked an honest, humble, hardworking Cabinet?

On a recent visit home, an Indonesian ambassador told of how he had been scoffed at by his bosses at the Foreign Ministry for failing to include the title “Prof.”…

Laid-back Jokowi shows who’s boss

While maintaining his casual demeanor, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has insisted on firmness in his mission, telling his Cabinet members that his modest manner does not mean they can take…


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