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Heather Mack, convicted in mother’s murder in Bali, plans to plead guilty in US, attorney says
CHICAGO (AP) — A Chicago woman facing federal conspiracy charges in the 2014 killing of her mother during a luxury vacation in Bali plans to plead guilty, her attorney said Thursday. The details of any plea agreement or potential penalties under discussion by Heather Mack and U.S....
Indonesian police suspect Chinese tourist tortured, killed girlfriend before taking own life
DENPASAR, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian police investigating the deaths of a Chinese couple whose bodies were found bloodied and naked at a hotel in the resort island of Bali said Wednesday that the boyfriend killed the woman before killing himself. Police also said that the crime...
7.0 magnitude earthquake shakes Indonesia's main island
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — A strong earthquake shook parts of Indonesia’s main island of Java and tourist island of Bali on Friday, causing panic but there were no immediate reports of serious damage or casualties. The U.S. Geological Survey said the magnitude 7.0 quake was...
Indonesia police kill 2 suspected Jemaah Islamiyah militants
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia’s counterterrorism police squad fatally shot two men suspected of ties to Jemaah Islamiyah, an al-Qaida-linked group blamed for a string of past bombings, police said Thursday. The two men, identified only by their initials, BA and ZK, were...
Russia, Indonesia sign extradition treaty to combat crime
DENPASAR, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia and Russia signed an extradition agreement on Friday which they said will help combat transnational crime and be a turning point in their relations. The treaty — Indonesia's first extradition agreement with a European country — was signed by...
Tears, anger as Indonesian soccer fears FIFA sanctions
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian soccer players and fans reacted with tears and outrage after the country was stripped of hosting rights for the Under-20 World Cup only eight weeks before the start of the tournament amid political turmoil over Israel’s participation, leaving Indonesian...
Indonesia stripped of hosting Under-20 World Cup by FIFA
GENEVA (AP) — Indonesia was stripped of hosting rights for the Under-20 World Cup on Wednesday only eight weeks before the start of the tournament amid political turmoil regarding Israel's participation. FIFA said Indonesia was removed from staging the 24-team tournament scheduled...
