Worsening air pollution reducing lifespans in Indonesia

Credit to Author: ggaviola| Date: Fri, 29 Mar 2019 10:09:49 +0000

Worsening air pollution reducing lifespans in Indonesia

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesia’s air quality has deteriorated from among the cleanest in the world to one of the most polluted over the past two decades, shaving five years from life expectancy in some regions, researchers say.

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Traffic-choked Jakarta battles epic gridlock with new MRT

Credit to Author: kadraneda| Date: Fri, 22 Mar 2019 06:31:35 +0000

Traffic-choked Jakarta battles epic gridlock with new MRT

Jakarta commuter Irnawati can spend up to four hours daily in her car, but now she and millions of others may get some relief.

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Indonesia’s Aceh whips amorous unmarried couples

Credit to Author: ggaviola| Date: Wed, 20 Mar 2019 09:33:02 +0000

Indonesia's Aceh whips amorous unmarried couples

BANDA ACEH, Indonesia   – A group of unmarried couples were whipped in Indonesia’s Aceh province on Thursday after they were caught behaving amorously — a crime under the conservative region’s Islamic law.

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Death toll from Indonesia floods, mudslides rises to 89

Credit to Author: ggaviola| Date: Tue, 19 Mar 2019 06:18:15 +0000

JAYAPURA, Indonesia  – The death toll from flash floods and mudslides triggered by torrential downpours in eastern Indonesia has risen to 89, with dozens of others missing.

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 Flash floods, earthquake in Indonesia kill over 80

Credit to Author: ggaviola| Date: Mon, 18 Mar 2019 10:16:10 +0000

 Flash floods, earthquake in Indonesia kill over 80

JAYAPURA, Indonesia  — The number of people killed after torrential downpours triggered flash floods and mudslides that tore through mountainside villages in Indonesia’s easternmost province has climbed to 79, with dozens of others missing, officials said Monday.

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Subway first step in easing Indonesian capital’s carmageddon

Credit to Author: ggaviola| Date: Mon, 18 Mar 2019 06:55:35 +0000

Subway first step in easing Indonesian capital's carmageddon

JAKARTA, Indonesia – Commuting in Indonesia’s gridlocked capital will for some involve less frustration, sweat and fumes when its first subway line opens later this month.

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