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For more dynamic photos and in-depth coverage of today's leading stories click here Friday, 08 Jun 2012 TOP NEWS 1. Violence Continues With Two More Papua Shootings Violence continued to escalate in Papua on Thursday as gunmen shot a woman and a police officer in the latest incidents of separate shootings in the restive province this week. Camelia Pasandaran & Banjir Ambarita | 8:52 PM June 7, 2012 2. Aceh to Ban Sales of Tight Clothing Banda Aceh. Shops in Indonesia's Aceh province, where Islamic law is in force, will soon be banned from selling tight-fitting clothes, an official said on Thursday. Ahmad Pathoni | 7:03 PM June 7, 2012 3. Tourism Minister: Indonesia More Than Just Bali and Terrorists A poor global perception of Indonesia coupled with a lack of infrastructure and connectivity are hampering foreign tourism growth, the nation's tourism and creative economy minister said on Thursday. Faisal Maliki Baskoro | 9:28 PM June 7, 2012 4. Yudhoyono Gets Greenpeace Rainbow Warrior Invite Greenpeace has invited President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to board its new Rainbow Warrior ship at the upcoming UN environmental meeting in Rio de Janeiro. | 9:52 PM June 7, 2012 5. Jayapura Man Shot by Police After Exchanging Words: Papua Activist Jayapura Police officers allegedly shot a drunk 20-year-old in the head after the man mouthed-off to passing officers, a Papuan human rights activist said on Thursday. Camelia Pasandaran & Banjir Ambarita | 8:56 PM June 7, 2012 STORIES YOU JUST CAN'T MISS 1. A Search for History, and Family, in West Sumatra The last time I met my grandfather was in a dream, three years after he died at the age of 86. He asked for my forgiveness for not being able to attend my wedding, an event I'm sure he wouldn't have missed for the world. Nivell Rayda | 9:50 AM June 7, 2012 2. Umar Patek Asks Muslims Not to Commit Acts of Terrorism in Indonesia Indonesian terror suspect Umar Patek on Thursday called on all Muslim activists not to commit acts of terrorism in Indonesia. Bayu Marhaenjati | 3:46 PM June 7, 2012 3. Another Indonesian Tax Official Allegedly Caught Accepting Bribes A Sidoarjo tax official was allegedly caught accepting more than Rp 280 million ($30,240) in bribes on Wednesday in the latest alleged graft scandal involving an Indonesian tax official. Rizky Amelia | 11:17 AM June 7, 2012 4. Merapi Victims Mend Their Villages and Lives After almost two years of living in temporary shelters, where water and electricity are scarce, Tiwul is happy because his new permanent home will be completed in two months, just in time for Idul Fitri, the Muslim holy day after Ramadan. Faisal Maliki Baskoro | 10:00 AM June 7, 2012 5. Gambling Addict Jailed 10 Months for Singapore Stealing Spree Singapore. A Malaysian woman addicted to gambling stole money from men whom she had befriended at a casino. Khushwant Singh - Straits Times | 5:35 PM June 7, 2012 Advertisement In Today's Newspaper Fauzi Gives Himself High Marks on End-of-Term Report Card With the July 11 gubernatorial election just over a month away, incumbent Governor Fauzi Bowo presented an end-of-term accountability report on Thursday, touting progress on Jakarta's perennial hassles: flooding and traffic congestion. Flood-prone areas were reduced by 30 percent under his watch, and the addition of four new TransJakarta corridors and other traffic alleviation measures were paying dividends, the governor said. Some city councilors were less glowing in their appraisals of Fauzi's leadership. 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.