| top news | IMF Chief Charged With Rape Attempt New York. Dominique Strauss-Kahn, widely expected to run for the French presidency next year, was on Sunday sensationally charged with the sexual assault and attempted rape of a chambermaid at a New York hotel. | 10:51 PM May 15, 2011  Dominique Strauss-Kahn was taken into custody on Saturday. Reuters Photo |
 | Same Old, Same Young in Singapore Singapore can expect little change to its sanitized version of politics following the resignation from the cabinet of "Minister Mentor" Lee Kuan Yew and Senior Minister Goh Chock Tong, analysts say. Anita Rachman | 11:19 PM May 15, 2011 Students Gear Up For Another Try At Car Contest Ten Indonesian student teams from several universities are ready to compete against rival teams from schools across Asia in designing the most energy-efficient car. Dessy Sagita | 10:45 PM May 15, 2011 |  |
| | business | Merpati to Keep Receiving Govt Funds, Minister Says The financial restructuring of ailing state-owned Merpati Airlines will carry on despite a recent crash that led to questions about the safety of its fleet, State Enterprises Minister Mustafa Abubakar said. Faisal Maliki Baskoro | 8:51 PM May 15, 2011  After a crash in Papua that killed 25 people, the House threatened to pull state funding for Merpati. (AFP Photo) |
 | Strauss-Kahn Sex Charges Put IMF in a Fix Washington. The International Monetary Fund was left reeling on Sunday at one of the most critical moments in the history of the world body after its chief was charged with sexual assault and attempted rape. Hugues Honore | 7:21 PM May 15, 2011 Macau's Latest Casino Seeks to Diversify at the Tables Macau. Macau's newest casino opened its doors on Sunday with high hopes that it will lure visitors from across Asia, with analysts saying it will further boost growth in the world's biggest gaming hub. Beh Lih Yi | 5:58 PM May 15, 2011 |  |
| | sports | Ferguson: Simply the Best? London. Manchester United's record 19th title confirmed Alex Ferguson as the greatest manager in English football history, with the 36th trophy of a remarkable 25-year reign at Old Trafford that may never be equaled. Rob Woollard | 8:16 PM May 15, 2011  Manchester United supporters celebrated the team's record 19th English Premier League title, moving it past Liverpool as the most successful club in England's history. United drew 1-1 with the Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park on Saturday to secure the title. Manager Alex Ferguson, who has led the team for 25 years, has been hailed the greatest manager in English football history for bringing the club such unprecedented success. (AFP Photo) |
 | Liverpool Academy May Kick Off in June Corruption and leadership scandals clouding Indonesian football hasn't dampened enthusiasm for an ambitious project to build a Liverpool International Football Academy in the country. Ami Afriatni | 9:16 PM May 15, 2011 |  |
| | life & times | Sweet Success of Peterpan Copycat Peterpan frontman Nazril "Ariel" Irham is still behind bars on charges of violating the Anti-Pornography Law, which is why his fans were left at a loss for words when a man who looked just like the pop star got on stage during a live performance on Antv's music program "Mantap" in Cikarang, Bekasi, on Thursday. Ade Mardiyati | 5:19 PM May 15, 2011  singer Aroel and bassist Farux van Houten make up Piterband. The duo mostly play Peterpan songs, though they have at least one original song as well. (JG Photo/Ade Mardiyati) |
 | Stan Lee: The Mere Mortal Who's Still A Marvel Stan Lee professes no deep and analytical insight into the human soul. "I'm not a psychiatrist," he begs off. "All I know is, the good superhero movie has got action, suspense, colorful characters, new angles — that's what people like." Michael Cavna | 12:56 PM May 15, 2011 Anne Avantie Marks 20 Years of Kebayas "People should never forsake their roots,'' said Anne Avantie, the celebrated kebaya couture designer. "By remembering our humble beginnings, we can always give thanks and avoid becoming arrogant." Sylviana Hamdani | 2:53 PM May 15, 2011 Street Smarts for a Better Start On every street corner in Jakarta, snack vendors can be seen using a variety of creative strategies to sell their wares. While for most Jakartans these cart-pushing vendors are no more than a convenient source of snack food, for Seemun Soeprapto they were a source of inspiration. | 4:50 PM May 15, 2011 |  |
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