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JAKARTA (Reuters) -Thousands protested in cities across Indonesia on Thursday, capping a dramatic week in politics in the world's third-largest democracy as President Joko Widodo, better known as Jokowi, enters the final weeks of his decade in office.

A tumultuous week in Indonesian politics as transition nears

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DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — A court in Bangladesh’s capital Thursday allowed police to interrogate two journalists in their custody for four days in connection with the murder of a garment worker, who joined recent student protests against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina that forced her to step down and flee to India earlier this month. Ekattor TV’s former Head of News Shakil Ahmed and former Principal Correspondent Farzana Rupa were arrested on Wednesday when the couple, along with their young daughter, went to Dhaka’s main Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to travel overseas.  After hours of questioning at the airport, the couple was taken into custody. They had attempted to board a Turkish Airlines flight to Paris via Istanbul. The two journalists worked for the pro-Hasina TV channel and were fired by authorities after her government’s fall, apparently under pressure from student leaders who are regularly issuing ultimatums to remove people from various sectors.  On Thursday, Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Ahmed Humayun Kabir granted four days of police remand after hearing an application filed by police official Mohaiminur Rahman, who had sought a 10-day remand for questioning them.

Bangladesh court sends 2 journalists to police custody for questioning as chaos continues

Indonesian lawmakers scrapped a controversial plan to change election rules, a parliament official announced Thursday, after thousands rallied in the capital over a move seen to help the outgoing president build a political dynasty. With thousands of protesters clamouring outside parliament, lawmakers initially delayed Thursday's session.

Indonesia scraps plan to change election rules after protests

The dog was found tied to a bag containing a brick and dumbbell in a Wakefield river, the RSPC says.

Drowned dog found weighted down in river

Two dogs have been seized but two more American bulldog types are being sought by police.

Hunt for two dogs suspected of killing man

Gustav's owners say they are devastated at the loss of their "very special" pet.

Dog found dead after escaping from kennels

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Herbie J Pilato

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

A 61-year-old man has been arrested after 132 cannabis plants were found during a raid on a house. Police searched the property on Eastwood Drive in Donnington, Telford, on Tuesday after concerns were raised by members of the community. The man was arrested at the property on suspicion of the...

Man, 61, arrested after cannabis plants seized

Police gave a warning to Albrighton and Woodland Hunt after the deaths of a muntjac deer and a fox.

Hunt given police warning after animals killed

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The search came as Trump visisted the border state on Thursday.

Police hunt Arizona man who threatened to kill Trump

A 31-year-old man was found unresponsive in his cell at HMP Fosse Way, police say.

Six arrested after inmate dies at prison

South Yorkshire Police are investigating Alicia Douglass's death as murder and have arrested man.

Woman found dead at home named by police

A man remains in hospital after a crash between a moped and a van.

Man suffers 'life-changing' injuries after moped crash

A 15-year-old girl who died in a river had been playing with friends, the opening of an inquest has been told. Holli Smallman from Welshpool, Powys, was found at 20:00 BST on Friday, 9 August after a search of the River Severn. Her heartbroken family described Holli as a "loving...

Girl, 15, found in river was playing, inquest told

Police says the community raised concerns over violence and anti-social behaviour at the premises.

Magistrates partially close flat over drug use

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A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

The survey monitors the river's health as well as fish stock levels for anglers.

More than 600 fish found during river survey

Fox News

Turkey invaded part of Cyprus in 1974 and claimed it as an independent territory for the Turkish ethnic population, going on to rename areas of the island and destroy historical sites.

Turkey's invasion threats should be taken 'very seriously': Cyprus official

A man has been found guilty of raping a child under 13. A jury at Winchester Crown Court found Alexander Franczyk, of Pritchard Close in Swindon, guilty of 13 sexual offences on Tuesday. The charges included multiple incidents of rape, one incident of attempted rape, multiple assaults by penetration and...

Man found guilty of raping child

The officers were confronted after coming across a vehicle in an unauthorised space.

Three held after police attacked at Manchester Airport

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Police clash with protesters over Indonesia law change

The country's leaders want to reverse a constitutional court decision to open up elections to their...

Police clash with protesters over Indonesia law change

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