Feminism in the spotlight in Indonesia
Jewel Topsfield 3:45 PM On April 21, Indonesian school girls will don the kebaya - a traditional blouse-dress costume - as the nation pays tribute to the woman widely regarded as its first feminist.
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Jewel Topsfield 3:45 PM On April 21, Indonesian school girls will don the kebaya - a traditional blouse-dress costume - and firms will offer discounts to females, as the nation pays tribute to the woman widely regarded as its first feminist.
China sentences man to death for espionage
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'This is politics. Stay out. Stay out Australian government.'
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Beirut father tipped off about 60 Minutes raid
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Rousseff battles to survive impeachment ahead of Rio Olympics
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Syria talks verge on collapse as fighting rages
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Dozens killed in Taliban attack on Kabul
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Hillary Clinton is totally beatable in a general election, just not by Donald Trump or Ted Cruz
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Clinton and Trump likely to win crucial New York primaries
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Ecuador's president predicts a 'considerable' rise in earthquake death toll
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