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City 7 years ago

The capital's 'childhood' names

In more than four-and-a-half centuries, Jakarta has changed its name several times. The names were either given by the Dutch, the Japanese, as occupiers of the territory, or the government.

Science & Tech 9 years ago

China bans 'fatty' Kim Jong Un nickname on websites

Chinese websites are censoring "Kim Fatty the Third," a nickname widely used to disparage North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, after officials from his country reportedly conveyed their displeasure in a meeting with their Chinese counterparts.