Indonesia Faces Economic Collapse and Job Crisis Across Southeast Asia
The AP reports Gen Wiranto pledging readiness amid a regional crisis that could cost 1 to 2 million Thai jobs and trigger unrest. Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines brace for unemployment, inflation, and social strain as IMF reforms hinge on stabilizing the rupiah and markets.
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Serbia Mine Blast Kills 29. Officials Arrested
A methane explosion in a state mine at Sokobanja Serbia killed 29 miners and injured 19. Dozens crawled to safety as rescue teams pulled out the injured and suspicions swirled around safety failures and outdated equipment. Local officials and the Nis mayor denounced federal negligence while mining officials faced arrest warrants.
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Welfare Party leaders plan new Islamic group in Turkey
In Ankara the day after the Constitutional Court banned the Welfare Party for anti secular activities leaders say they will form a new party to give millions of supporters back their political voice. Lutfu Esengun a aide to Necmettin Erbakan says the mission will continue under a new name and leader. The ban ends Erbakan's 30 year pro Islamic political career and prompts talk of the Virtue Party as a possible successor.
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Officials unveil first segment of new space station
U S and Russian space officials unveiled the first completed segment of the International Space Station designed to replace Mir. The 20 ton module funded mainly by the United States was built in Russia and will link Russian and American segments as construction continues. The Control Module and Proton rocket will be transported from Moscow to Baikonur for testing before a June launch. Boeing and Khrunichev jointly managed the $300 million project.
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