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JAKARTA: Indonesian President Joko Widodo acknowledged on Wednesday (Jan 11) a series of incidents amounting to “gross human rights violations” had taken place in his country’s past, including the bloodshed and arrests that took place in 1965 and 1966. In one of the darkest periods of Indonesia’s history, some historians and activists have estimated at least 500,000 people were killed in violence that started in late 1965 after then-general Suharto and the military took power following an abortive communist coup. A million or more people were jailed, suspected of being communists. “With a clear, genuine mind and conscience, I as…

A radicalized Maine teenager Trevor Bickford was hit with federal charges on Tuesday for allegedly attacking three NYPD officers on New Year’s Eve, the Justice Department said. Bickford, 19, was charged with three counts of attempted murder of officers and employees of the US government and persons assisting them after he lunged at the three cops with a machete in a bid wage jihad in the Times Square attack, federal prosecutors said. The federal indictment comes on top of the avalanche of local charges Bickford faces after he was indicted Friday on 18 criminal counts including three first-degree attempted murder…

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Just by gracing tonight’s Golden Globes with her presence, Rihanna stole the show. True to form, she dazzled as one-half of the night’s best dressed couple alongside boyfriend A$AP Rocky. Nominated for Best Original Song for her Black Panther single, “Lift Me Up,” the musician and mogul wore a custom black velvet Schiaparelli gown with a fittingly regal updo.“Princess-Leia-meets-Hollywood-meets-Wakanda” is how RiRi described her hair look for tonight, according to her longtime hairstylist Yusef Williams. A$AP Rocky and RihannaPhoto: Getty ImagesThe pair tends to rely on intuition when collaborating, and today was no different. While the dramatic silhouette of the Schiaparelli dress served as a…

WASHINGTON — Al-Amir Dawes scored 21 of his career-high 24 points after halftime and Seton Hall beat Georgetown 66-51 on Tuesday night to extend the Hoyas’ regular-season conference losing streak to 27 games. Dawes went on an 11-0 run with a layup and three 3s in a three-minute stretch to break a 32-all tie and the Pirates (9-8, 3-4 Big East) were never contested again. Akok Akok, Jordan Riley and Primo Spears each scored nine points for Georgetown (5-13, 0-7). Qudus Wahab grabbed 10 rebounds for Georgetown. Al-Amir Dawes, dribbling up the court during a game earlier this season, scored…

Four days after her disgraced father returned to WWE’s board, the wrestling company’s co-CEO and chairwoman Stephanie McMahon resigned from the company. “I cannot put into words how proud I am to have helped lead what I consider to be the greatest company in the world and I am confident WWE is in the perfect position to continue to provide unparalleled creative content and drive maximum value for shareholders,” she said in a news release. The move comes as WWE’s board of directors elected her father, Vince McMahon, as executive chairman of the board. “I’d like to express my full…

When Kevin Durant sprained his MCL last season, the Nets folded without him. This time, Brooklyn can do better. No, make that must do better. There is no replicating Durant or even replacing him, but the Nets have to figure a way to survive his absence. “With K we know what we’re up against with him not being in lineup,” Kyrie Irving said. “We can say it every single day, but we don’t have time for any excuses. We’ve just got to keep moving forward and stay mature about it.” The Nets didn’t handle Durant’s last MCL sprain maturely a…

State-run paper Global Times defended Beijing’s retaliation as a “direct and reasonable response to protect its own legitimate interests, particularly after some countries are continuing hyping up China’s epidemic situation by putting travel restrictions for political manipulation”. South Korean foreign minister Park Jin has said the country’s decision was based on scientific evidence. Japan lodged a protest to China over its suspending the issuance of visas for Japanese citizens. “INSULTING” Chinese social media anger mainly targeted South Korea, whose border measures are the strictest among the countries that announced new rules. Travellers from China must get another test upon arrival,…

Drivers in Melbourne are being warned to expect lengthy delays over the next month as work will begin on a major arterial road. The West Gate Freeway will lose a lane in each direction as part of works to widen the carriageway from eight to 12 lanes. Work is to start tonight and continue until the end of February. Source: Sky News

It’s a lot of pressure to host a major Hollywood awards show, but comedian Jerrod Carmichael nailed his turn on the Golden Globes mainstage tonight. He proved he could land a good joke, but even better outfits. Carmichael’s several changes throughout the evening were all about modern—and at times, unexpected—riffs on traditional menswear cues. Meaning, no boring black or navy suits here!Carmichael started the night strong with his opening monologue, when he sported tonal pink tailoring. His dusty rose satin blazer, pink shirt (no tie), and salmon-beige pants were cohesive and fresh. He then changed into a full look by…