#INDONESIA: Jakarta Governor Jokes That "Jinn" Demons Downed Plane

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Jakarta Governor Basuki "Ahok" Tjahaja Purnama suggested Monday that jinn (demons) might be behind the downing of AirAsia flight QZ8501, which crashed en route from Surabaya, East Java to Singapore with 162 people on board. Social media were quick to attack the political leader, who is known for his "wisecracks."

#SOUTHKOREA: National Assembly Votes to Disband Coast Guard In Wake of Ferry Tragedy

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South Korea's National Assembly has voted 146-71 to disband the coast guard, which has been criticized over its failure to rescue hundreds of passengers during the sinking of a ferry in April. The coast guard's duties will be split between the National Police Agency and a new safety agency.

#SOUTHKOREA: Pres. Park Geun-hye Calls for Passage of Ferry Disaster Investigation Bill

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