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Politics 6 years ago

Be careful, presidential spokesman tells Jokowi’s critics

Slander and defamation are not criticism, presidential spokesman says

People 6 years ago

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Garin Nugroho keeps rediscovering film

Often stood at the center of controversies regarding his films, Garin Nugroho said his films reflected his restlessness over sociopolitical and economic issues in his surroundings.

Entertainment 6 years ago

New 'Lion King' movie lands with a critical whimper

The much-anticipated new version of animated movie classic "The Lion King" landed with a whimper rather than a roar on Thursday with critics hailing it as visually impressive but tame in terms of character and storytelling.

Entertainment 6 years ago

Malick's tale of conscientious objector divides Cannes critics

A World War Two drama by US director Terrence Malick is proving one of the Cannes film festival's most divisive premieres yet, with some critics hailing a cinema master at the top of his game and one calling it "a big swing and a miss".

SE Asia 7 years ago

Philippine judge rejects Duterte push for critic's arrest

A Philippine judge rejected on Monday an effort by President Rodrigo Duterte to arrest one of his fiercest critics, a decision hailed by opponents as a check on the leader and a victory for the rule of law.

World 7 years ago

Saudi Arabia deployed Twitter army against critics: NY Times

The Times reported Saudi operatives began a social media campaign to harass critics in 2010.

World 7 years ago

Saudi Arabia's jailed trailblazers

Three of the most prominent figures who continue to languish in detention are Loujain al-Hathloul, Aziza al-Yousef, and Ibrahim al-Modaimegh.

SE Asia 7 years ago

SE Asian countries use fight against hoaxes to silence critics: Report

Governments in Southeast Asian countries are using the fight against hoax and fake news to curb criticism and control official narratives, a new report by watchdog SAFEnet has said.