Some flights to Bali cancelled as Lewotobi Laki-laki volcano erupts
Thursday night's large eruption of the volcano in East Nusa Tenggara province followed dozens of smaller ones since March 13, the national geological agency said in a statement.
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Senators hail move to make Malaysian Parliament a fully independent body
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Unions in Indonesia decry manufacturing layoffs
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Philippines adopts UN border security platform vs criminals, terrorists
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Protests break out as Indonesia’s House passes controversial Military Law
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China accelerates consumption-driven growth model
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South Korea’s total debt hits record high, among world’s highest
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Indonesian House passes contentious Military Law amendments
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