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For more dynamic photos and in-depth coverage of today's leading stories click here Monday, 28 May 2012 TOP NEWS 1. Lady Gaga Cancellation a Shock to Fans, 'Good News' Says FPI After the announcement that pop diva Lady Gaga's Jakarta concert was off, thousands of her fans, who call themselves "little monsters," sent a flurry of Twitter messages to persuade her to go ahead with the concert. | 2:55 PM May 27, 2012 2. Smoking Clouds Indonesia's Image at UN Level Indonesia's c igarette addiction is threatening its demographic bonus potential — the decade from 2020 to 2030 when the productive population is expected to outnumber the unproductive group — a researcher said on Friday. Dessy Sagita | 6:12 PM May 27, 2012 3. Landslide Kills at Least Three in Ambon as Rescuers Keep Searching for Survivors Ambon. Three residents were killed after a landslide choked full of garbage smashed into their houses and buried them early on Sunday, a village chief said. | 3:42 PM May 27, 2012 4. Syria Opposition Calls for 'Battle of Liberation' if UN Fails Syrian opposition head Burhan Ghalioun called on Sunday for a "battle of liberation" against the regime until the United Nations takes action under Chapter Seven which allows military intervention. | 10:30 PM May 27, 2012 5. Formula One: Webber Wins Monaco Grand Prix Monte Carlo. Australian driver Mark Webber won the Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday to give his Red Bull team a third successive win in the in Monte Carlo. | 9:12 PM May 27, 2012 STORIES YOU JUST CAN'T MISS 1. Meet the Cabinet's Man of Action Dahlan Iskan is not your typical bureaucrat. The state enterprises minister, who dropped out of university and went on to become a journalist, a media mogul and finally a government official, is known for some eccentricities. Sylviana Hamdani | 5:21 PM May 27, 2012 2. Culinary Bonanza: Almost a Decade and Indonesians Are Still Hooked for More Fish & Chips So what's the secret? The succulent and juicy dory fish fillet is imported fresh from Vietnam. Top it off with the signature lemon butter sauce. The crispy golden batter covers the fillet almost like skin, it's not the crumbly batter type like some versions at other restaurants. Ellyna Tjohnardi | 10:26 AM May 26, 2012 3. Star Wars Maker in 'Evil Empire' Row With Neighbors Los Angeles. "Star Wars" director George Lucas has dismissed claims he is waging "class warfare" by selling some of his land for low-income housing, after rich neighbors nixed plans for new studio space. | 8:19 PM May 27, 2012 4. The Men in Black Are Back Like many successful films whose legacies were squandered by abysmal follow-ups, the "Men in Black" franchise has set out to wipe the slate clean and recapture the magic. Marcel Thee | 5:13 PM May 27, 2012 5. Boxing: Froch Defeats Bute to Take IBF Crown London. England's Carl Froch stopped defending champion Lucian Bute of Romania in the fifth round to take the IBF super-middleweight title in Nottingham early Sunday. | 4:08 PM May 27, 2012 Advertisement In Today's Newspaper Jokowi Narrows Foke's Lead Jakarta Governor Fauzi Bowo's popularity has taken a hit in the past two months, to the benefit of his closest rival, but the incumbent is still the favorite to win the upcoming gubernatorial election, a new survey suggests. 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.