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StanChart's Sands says Muddy Waters' debt bet misplaced

JAKARTA (Reuters) - Standard Chartered PLC's <STAN.L> chief executive Peter Sands denied U.S. activist investor Muddy Waters' claim that the bank has taken on too much risk, saying its loan book was in a good condition and there is no change in risk appetite for lending. Full story

In Indonesia, soccer is kicked around by political parties

JAKARTA (Reuters) - As monsoon rains swept the stadium, the chanting grew louder. "Indonesia! Indonesia!" Full story

DBS-Danamon deal hinges on Singapore's invite to Indonesian banks

SINGAPORE/JAKARTA (Reuters) - Southeast Asia's largest bank merger now depends largely on cooperation between Singaporean authorities and Indonesian politicians. Full story

Freeport can't say when Indonesia mine to reopen, confirms 28 dead

JAKARTA (Reuters) - Freeport McMoRan Copper and Gold Inc said it will not restart production at the world's second-largest copper mine in Indonesia after a tunnel collapse that killed 28 workers until it is convinced of the mine's safety. Full story

Indonesia mine collapse death toll rises to 21

Rescuers recovered another four bodies from a collapsed underground room at a giant U.S.-owned gold and copper mine in Indonesia, bringing the confirmed death toll to 21, mine officials said Tuesday. Seven others were believed buried under the rubble. Full story

Basri named Indonesia's new finance minister

Indonesia named investment board head Chatib Basri as the country's new finance minister. Full story

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Indonesia's nationwide healthcare plan stumbles at first hurdle

Hopes fade for those still trapped in Freeport Indonesia mine

Rescuers keep digging to reach Indonesian miners

Indonesia extends forest-clearing ban for 2 years

Teams dig for miners trapped in Indonesia cave-in

Freeport suspends Indonesia mine after tunnel collapse

Indonesia's Lion Air should review procedures: crash report

At least 33 missing after tunnel collapse at Freeport Indonesia mine

The ASEAN bid: policy risk to the fore

Iran routes oil via Indonesia to keep up exports

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  Plane skids off runway into the sea

A Lion Air plane was attempting to land when it overshot the runway in Bali, and fell into the sea from a height of about 160 feet. One passenger said everyone on board was screaming, and thought they would drown. NBC’s Annabel Roberts reports.

  Six killed in landslide in Indonesia

Landslides triggered by heavy rain have left more than six people dead and 12 missing on Indonesia's Java island. NBCNews.com's Dara Brown reports.

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Seven Komodo Dragon babies born in two litters are the newest additions to a zoo in Surabaya, Indonesia. TODAY.com's Dara Brown reports.

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