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For more dynamic photos and in-depth coverage of today's leading stories click here Thursday, 24 May 2012 TOP NEWS 1. Indonesia Wilts as Deforestation Moratorium Loopholes Go Unaddressed Unless the rapid deforestation in one of the world's most richly-forested countries is controlled, Indonesians may one day wonder, "where are all the flowers gone." To those lyrics by legendary US singer Joan Baez they might also have to add, and where are all the tigers, elephants, orangutans, birds and ancient forest communities gone. Alexandra Di Stefano Pironti | 7:20 PM May 23, 2012 2. Australia's Corby Could Walk Free as Soon as Next Year Denpasar. Australian "marijuana queen" Schapelle Corby, who had her 20-year sentence reduced to 15 years earlier this month, might end up serving much less time, an officer with Bali's Kerobokan prison, where Corby has been held, said on Wednesday. Made Arya Kencana | 6:26 PM May 23, 2012 3. Remains of Sukhoi Victims Handed Over to Families at Ceremony The remains of all 45 victims of the Sukhoi Superjet 100 crash were officially handed over to their families during a ceremony at Halim Perdanakusuma Airport in East Jakarta on Wednesday. Ronna Nirmala | 12:12 PM May 23, 2012 4. More Muslim Groups Demand Cancellation of Lady Gaga's Jakarta Show More Islamic organizations came to Jakarta Police headquarters on Wednesday to denounce Lady Gaga's upcoming concert in the capital, as the Jakarta Police stuck to its stance to withhold its recommendation for the show. Bayu Marhaenjati | 4:30 PM May 23, 2012 5. Indonesia 'Most Tolerant Country in the World': Religious Minister Religious Affairs Minister Suryadharma Ali refuted claims that the Indonesian government had poor record protecting minorities on Wednesday, calling Indonesia "the most tolerant country in the world." Arientha Primanita | 5:17 PM May 23, 2012 STORIES YOU JUST CAN'T MISS 1. Ask Atheists, Christians, Shiites and Ahmadis: Indonesia Is No Model for Muslim Democracy It is fashionable these days for Western leaders to praise Indonesia as a model Muslim democracy. US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has said: "If you want to know whether Islam, democracy, modernity and women's rights can coexist, go to Indonesia." And last month Britain's prime minister, David Cameron, lauded Indonesia for showing that "religion and democracy need not be in conflict." Andreas Harsono | 9:42 AM May 23, 2012 2. Indonesian Maid Spiked Boss' Coffee With Her Menstrual Blood An Indonesian maid was charged with mischief in a Singapore court on Tuesday for adding her menstrual blood to her employer's coffee. Straits Times | 12:02 PM May 23, 2012 3. Indian State OKs Shooting Tiger Poachers on Sight New Delhi. A state in western India has declared war on animal poaching by sanctioning its forest guards to shoot hunters on sight in an effort to curb rampant attacks against tigers and other wildlife. | 8:14 PM May 23, 2012 4. Mumbai's Rat Killers: Boon or Bane? Mumbai. Rashid Khan has a job most people would not envy. Around midnight when the city is asleep, rats of all sizes emerge from underground to feast around rubbish dumps and elsewhere. Madhu Nainan - Straits Times | 12:37 PM May 23, 2012 5. Japan Seeks to Get in on Act Investing in Burma Tokyo. Japan will start negotiations on an investment treaty with Burma on Wednesday, the trade ministry said, as corporations around the world scramble to do business in one of the last frontier markets in response to encouraging political reforms. | 8:04 PM May 23, 2012 Advertisement In Today's Newspaper Sukhoi Victims Laid to Rest by Greiving Families The families of many of the 45 people killed on board the Sukhoi Superjet 100 earlier this month got the chance on Wednesday to take home the remains of their loved ones for burial. At a somber ceremony at Halim Perdanakusuma Airport in East Jakarta, from where the ill-fated plane took off for the last time on May 9, the caskets containing the remains were formally handed over to the families by the National Police and the National Search and Rescue Agency Read about it in today's 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.