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For more dynamic photos and in-depth coverage of today's leading stories click here Monday, 11 Jun 2012 TOP NEWS 1. Spain PM Hails 100 bln Euro Lifeline as Victory Spain's leader hailed Sunday a eurozone lifeline of up to 100 billion euros ($125 billion) to save its stricken banks as a victory for his country and for Europe. | 6:58 PM June 10, 2012 2. One Day No Rice to Become National Program When Depok, in West Java, decided to implement a One Day No Rice program, the response was mixed. An official from the Agriculture Ministry said on Saturday the program would now be developed for all of Indonesia to help promote food diversification. | 3:41 PM June 9, 2012 3. Bamboo Points Way to Green Construction in Indonesia's Bali Strong, light and cheaper than steel poles, bamboo is ubiquitous across Asia as scaffolding. | 4:33 PM June 10, 2012 4. FPI: Tasikmalaya's Shariah Bylaws Are Constitutional Defending a plan in Tasikmalaya, West Java, to establish Shariah-inspired bylaws, the Islamic Defenders Front defended the constitutionality of the proposal on Friday and urged its implementation. Ulin Yusron | 1:01 PM June 9, 2012 5. Jakarta Water Trust Plays Alleged Obfuscation Game For more than a year, a civil society group has been trying to access certain data and documents associated with the management of Jakarta's piped water system, which since 1998 has been run by two private, foreign-controlled companies. Philip Jacobson | 4:52 PM June 10, 2012 STORIES YOU JUST CAN'T MISS 1. Iran Bans Women From Euro 2012 Screenings Women in Iran are being banned from watching live public screenings of Euro 2012 football games because of an "inappropriate" environment where men could become rowdy, a deputy police commander said Sunday. | 8:48 PM June 10, 2012 2. China to Launch Manned Spacecraft This Month: Xinhua China will launch a spacecraft this month to conduct its first manned space docking, state media said Saturday, the latest step in a plan aimed at giving the country a permanent space station by 2020. | 6:55 PM June 10, 2012 3. Boxing: Philippines in Shock Over Pacquiao Loss The Philippines was silenced Sunday after boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao was stunned by American challenger Timothy Bradley, losing his first bout in seven years. | 1:41 PM June 10, 2012 4. Reforms Open Myanmar Tourist Floodgates The hotels are full or eye-wateringly expensive, creased dollar bills are worthless and credit cards are widely refused — welcome to Myanmar, Asia's next big tourist destination. Kelly Macnamara | 5:28 PM June 10, 2012 5. Thai Peasant Farmers Polish Palm Oil's Lackluster Image Krabi, Thailand. An early downpour has turned the ground into mud, but Chirawan Phongrat is content as she walks among her palm oil trees in southern Thailand. Christiane Oelrich | 4:30 PM June 10, 2012 Advertisement In Today's Newspaper Business Tycoon Sudono Salim Dies in Singapore He was a giant of Indonesia's business world, a confidante of former President Suharto and the founder of the Salim Group. Sudono Salim, also known as Liem Sioe Liong, died on Sunday in Singapore at the age of 95 after a long battle with illness.   Read about his legacy, and what officials and colleagues are saying about him in today's issue of the Jakarta Globe, or subscribe to receive the paper every day.  Contact Us Citra Graha Building 11th Floor, Suite 1102 Jl. Jend. Gatot Subroto Kav. 35-36 Jakarta 12950 | Indonesia Phone: +62 21 29957500 | Fax: +62 21 5200072 Follow us online for the latest breaking news every day: Facebook: thejakartaglobe Twitter: @thejakartaglobe You are receiving this newsletter because you signed up to receive daily top stories from thejakartaglobe.com. privacy policy | not interested anymore? unsubscribe instantly.