As the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II approaches, only a few veterans of Japan’s brutal war remain. “Never die for Emperor or country,” one advised.
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Last Soldiers of an Imperial Army Have a Warning for Young Generations
As the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II approaches, only a few veterans of Japan’s brutal war remain. “Never die for Emperor or country,” one advised.
Passenger Ship Fire Kills at Least 3 People in Indonesia
The fire happened aboard the KM Barcelona 5 in the waters of North Sulawesi Province in Indonesia on Sunday morning, officials said.
Indonesian Tribe Adopts Korean Hangul to Preserve Ancient Cia-Cia Language
The Cia-Cia language has been passed down orally for centuries. Now the tribe’s children are learning to write it in Hangul, the Korean script.
Seafaring Nomads Settle Down Without Quite Embracing Life on Land
Indonesia’s Bajo people, who once spent most of their lives in boats or offshore huts, are adopting more sedentary habits, but without forsaking their deep connection to the sea.
Mount Ruang Volcano Erupts in Indonesia, Forcing Hundreds to Evacuate
Hundreds of earthquakes were detected in the weeks preceding the eruption of the volcano in North Sulawesi province. Hundreds of people were evacuated.
Indonesia Boat Accident Leaves at Least 15 Dead
Most passengers traveling on the overcrowded boat survived Monday’s accident off the island of Sulawesi.
Indonesia Church Rocked by Explosion on Palm Sunday
No churchgoers were killed, but at least 19 people were injured, the police said. President Joko Widodo called it an act of terrorism.
Indonesia Earthquake Kills Dozens and Injures Hundreds
The 6.2-magnitude earthquake, Indonesia’s third deadly disaster in a week, struck Sulawesi island, flattening a hospital, destroying homes and setting off landslides.
‘It’s Too Late’: In Sprawling Indonesia, Coronavirus Surges
A random sampling of thousands found that one in 10 had antibodies for the coronavirus, an alarming glimpse at what could be runaway transmission.