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Jakarta closes hotel targeted by Islamists for alleged vice
The Alexis Hotel became embroiled in the city's recent election when the new governor, Anies Baswedan, promised in a televised debate to shut it.
Sat Nov 04 2017
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Eleven bodies, some with signs of torture, found in Mexico's Veracruz
The bodies of nine men and two women, some with traces of torture, were scattered inside and near a vehicle which had been reported stolen, the state's new governor said.
Thu Mar 02 2017
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WSJ and Sarawak reports have no respect for Malaysia
Prime Minister's Press Secretary Datuk Seri Tengku Sariffuddin Tengku Ahmad slammed the Wall Street Journal and Sarawak Reports for their deceitful reporting on the appointment of BNM new governor.
Fri Apr 29 2016
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Muhammad Ibrahim is the new Bank Negara Governor
Datuk Muhammad Ibrahim has been appointed as the new Governor of Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) for a five-year period beginning May 1, 2016.
Wed Apr 27 2016
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Tokyo governor election puts nuclear power to test
Voters in Tokyo went to the polls Sunday to elect a new governor in a race that was being closely watched as a popular verdict on the use of nuclear power.
Sun Feb 09 2014