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Angklung receives world recognition

Angklung, Indonesia`s traditional bamboo musical instrument, which has been frequently played before international audiences in Indonesia as well as overseas, has finally received world recognition.

Angklung exhibition being held in Jakarta

Saung Angklung Udjo is organizing an exhibition of Angklung (Indonesian bamboo musical instruments) in Jakarta from November 18 to 27, 2010, following the inscription of Angklung in the UNESCO World Intangible Cultural Heritage list.

Man charged with eat and run at top restaurants

An unemployed man has been charged with wining and dining at a series of London`s top restaurants, running up massive bills and then disappearing without paying, police said on Wednesday.

Florida mum sold baby to buy car, police charge

A Florida woman was charged with trying to sell her infant son in order to pay for a new car, police said on Tuesday.

Taylor Swift is youngest country songwriter winner

Taylor Swift, 20, has become the youngest person ever to win the BMI country songwriter of the year award, just a week after a bumper charts debut for her new album "Speak Now".

Lindsay Lohan Wants To Open Own Rehab Centers, Says Mom

Lindsay Lohan`s experience at the Betty Ford Center has led her to want to open her own rehab facilities for other young troubled people, the actress`s mother said on Monday.

Michael Jackson kids reminisce about their normal dad

Michael Jackson`s children reminisced on Monday about their "normal dad" in a rare TV interview that marked a transition to a less sheltered life.

Sumatran painters hold joint expo

A total of 33 painters from 10 provinces in Sumatra are holding a joint expo of their works at the Lampung Cultural Park, the event`s organizer said.

Harry Potter blamed for India`s owl crisis

Indian Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh has blamed fans of Harry Potter for the demise of wild owls in the country as children seek to emulate the boy wizard by taking the birds as pets.

Jackson children to appear in rare TV interview

Michael Jackson`s three children are scheduled to make a rare TV appearance next week as part of an interview between talk show host Oprah Winfrey and the singer`s mother Katherine.

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