Indonesia’s new criminal code takes effect, stirring concerns over civil rights and free speech

JAKARTA: The Indonesian government on Monday (Jan 5) defended a controversial, newly enacted criminal code which, among other provisions, could impose a six-month jail term on anyone organising a ...
Ecofin Agency

DRC Partially Lifts Suspension on Artisanal Copper-Cobalt Processing in Lualaba

The mines minister partially and temporarily lifted the suspension on artisanal copper-cobalt processing entities in Lualaba. A compliance review found all processing entities in violation of the ...
Brighton and Hove News

Hundreds object to plan for sports pitch close to open-air theatre

More than 500 people have objected to plans for an all-weather sports pitch that they fear could interfere with performances ...
Malay Mail on MSN

Dr Mahathir admitted to IJN after fall at home

Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad was admitted to the National Heart Institute (IJN) here at about 9.30am today after suffering a fall at ...