PRESS DIGEST-Indonesian General news - April 18
Following are the leading stories in the main Indonesian newspapers on April 18. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
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JAKARTA POST
- INDONESIA ASKS RAMOS-HORTA TO CLARIFY REMARKS
Indonesian diplomats in Dili have been asked to seek clarity over reports on East Timor President Jose Ramos-Horta's allegation that "elements" from Indonesia were involved in a February attack that almost claimed his life.
- GOVERNMENT DRAFTS JOIN DECREE TO OUTLAW AHMADIYAH SECT
The government is preparing a joint decree to outlaw "heretical" Islamic sect Ahmadiyah, following a recommendation by a government board.
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KORAN TEMPO
- RESIDENTS NEAR VOLCANO ILL
Residents living near Mount Egon volcano on Flores island, which has emitted ash since Tuesday, have begun to suffer from respiratory problems due to a shortage of masks.
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Telephone: Editorial +62-21-384-6364; Fax: +62-21-344-8404. Help Desk +62-21-344-8406; Fax: +62-21-381-0862.
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JAKARTA POST
- INDONESIA ASKS RAMOS-HORTA TO CLARIFY REMARKS
Indonesian diplomats in Dili have been asked to seek clarity over reports on East Timor President Jose Ramos-Horta's allegation that "elements" from Indonesia were involved in a February attack that almost claimed his life.
- GOVERNMENT DRAFTS JOIN DECREE TO OUTLAW AHMADIYAH SECT
The government is preparing a joint decree to outlaw "heretical" Islamic sect Ahmadiyah, following a recommendation by a government board.
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KORAN TEMPO
- RESIDENTS NEAR VOLCANO ILL
Residents living near Mount Egon volcano on Flores island, which has emitted ash since Tuesday, have begun to suffer from respiratory problems due to a shortage of masks.
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