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Indonesian soldiers extinguish burning tires during a clash between protesters and the police in Jakarta, Indonesia, Wednesday, May 22, 2019. Supporters of an unsuccessful presidential candidate clashed with security forces in the Indonesian capital on Wednesday, burning vehicles and throwing rocks at police using tear gas and rubber bullets. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)

The Latest: Widodo says he won’t tolerate security threats

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In this Dec. 15, 2018, photo, invited guests take photos of the Boeing 737 Max 8 airplane deliver to Air China during a ceremony at Boeing Zhoushan 737 Completion and Delivery Center in Zhoushan, east China's Zhejiang Province. Air China, one of China's three major state-owned airlines, is joining carriers that want compensation from Boeing Co. for the grounding of its 737 Max jetliner following two fatal crashes. The airline said it wants unspecified compensation for the grounding of its 15 Max aircraft and delays in delivery of new planes. It is the second major Chinese carrier to ask for compensation following China Eastern in April, 2019. (Chinatopix via AP)

3 Chinese airlines seeking Boeing compensation over 737 Max

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Indonesian police officers block supporters of Indonesian presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto during a rally outside the Elections Supervisory Agency (Bawaslu) building in Jakarta, Indonesia, Tuesday, May 21, 2019. Indonesia's President Joko Widodo has been elected for a second term, official results showed Tuesday, in a victory over a would-be strongman who aligned himself with Islamic hardliners. (AP Photo/Achmad Ibrahim)

6 dead in Indonesia riots; Joko Widodo says won’t tolerate unrest

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Indonesian Special Detachment 88 anti-terror police unit escorts terror suspect during a press conference at in Jakarta, Indonesia, Friday, May 17, 2019. Police say they have arrested suspected militants following a tipoff about a possible attack during the announcement of presidential election results next week. (AP Photo/Achmad Ibrahim)

Indonesian police beef up security ahead of election results

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Inmates riot, set fire at prison in western Indonesia

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FILE - In this March 27, 2019 file photo, Federal Aviation Administration Acting Administrator Daniel Elwell appears before a Senate Transportation subcommittee hearing on commercial airline safety, on Capitol Hill, in Washington. Congress is stepping up its investigation into the FAA’s approval of the troubled Boeing 737 Max airliner, as members of a House aviation panel are set to question Elwell on Wednesday, May 15. The FAA promises to take all the time it needs to review changes that Boeing is making to critical software to the plane, which was grounded after 2 deadly crashes. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)

The Latest: FAA acting head stands by safety certification

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A view from the top of a two story building in Fagatogo village overlooking the Port of Pago Pago, as the North Korean cargo ship, Wise Honest, docks at the main docking section of Pago Pago Harbor, Saturday, May 11, 2019, in Pago Pago, American Samoa. The North Korean cargo ship was seized by the U.S. because of suspicion it was used to violate international sanctions. It arrived Saturday at the capital of this American territory. (AP Photo/Fili Sagapolutele)

Wise Honest, North Korean cargo ship seized by U.S., arrives in American Samoa

By Fili Sagapolutele - Associated Press

A view from the top of a two story building in Fagatogo village overlooking the Port of Pago Pago, as the North Korean cargo ship, Wise Honest, docks at the main docking section of Pago Pago Harbor, Saturday, May 11, 2019, in Pago Pago, American Samoa. The North Korean cargo ship was seized by the U.S. because of suspicion it was used to violate international sanctions. It arrived Saturday at the capital of this American territory. (AP Photo/Fili Sagapolutele)

N. Korean cargo ship seized by US arrives in American Samoa

By FILI SAGAPOLUTELE - Associated Press

Polish national Jakub Skrzypski, center, listens to an interpreter as his Indonesian co-defendant Simon Magal looks on during their sentencing hearing at the district court in Wamena, Papua province, Indonesia, Thursday, May 2, 2019. Skrzypski was sentenced Thursday to five years in prison in Indonesia for treason after meeting with Papuan independence supporters. (AP Photo/George Yewun)

Indonesia jails Polish tourist who met Papuan activists

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Indonesia detains 12 fishermen after sea clash with Vietnam

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Papuans challenge Indonesian rule at country’s highest court

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FILE - In this Feb. 10, 2018, file photo, Indonesian housemaid Adelina Lisao sits on the porch in Bukit Mertajam, near Penang, Malaysia. Indonesia’s government has said it was shocked by the sudden acquittal of the Malaysian woman charged with the death of Lisao, in a case that sparked public outrage over alleged abuse. isao, 26, was rescued last February from a house in a northern Malaysian state where she was made to sleep in the porch with the family dog but succumbed to her injuries. (AP Photo/Por Cheng Han, File)

Indonesia ‘shocked’ by Malaysian’s acquittal in maid’s death

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Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Security and Political Affairs Wiranto, center, speaks to the media as National Police Chief Gen. Tito Karnavian, left, and Armed Forces Chief Air Marshall Hadi Tjahjanto, right, listen, during a press conference in Jakarta, Indonesia, Thursday, April 18, 2019. The country's top security minister and its military and police chiefs said Thursday that they will crack down decisively on any attempts to disrupt public order while official results from presidential and legislative elections are tabulated. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)

The Latest: Indonesian president says he won re-election

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A man shows his inked finger after voting during the election at a polling station in Jakarta, Indonesia, Wednesday, April 17, 2019. Voting is underway in Indonesia's presidential and legislative elections after a campaign that that pitted the moderate incumbent against an ultra-nationalist former general. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)

Indonesians vote in vast democratic exercise

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In this Sept. 21, 2018, file photo, Indonesian presidential candidates Prabowo Subianto, second from left, and his running mate Sandiaga Uno, left, Joko Widodo, second from right, and his running mate Ma'ruf Amin, show the ballot numbers that will represent them in the upcoming presidential election, during a draw at the General Election Commission office in Jakarta, Indonesia. (AP Photo/Achmad Ibrahim, File)

Unofficial results show Joko Widodo leading Indonesia race

By Niniek Karmini - Associated Press

Indonesian presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto casts his ballot during the presidential election at a polling station in Bogor, Indonesia, Wednesday, April 17, 2019. Voting is underway in Indonesia's presidential and legislative elections after a campaign that that pitted the moderate incumbent against an ultra-nationalist former general. (AP Photo/Achmad Ibrahim)

The Latest: Indonesia results point to second Widodo term

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This combination photo taken on Saturday, April 13, 2019, left, and Sunday, April 7, 2019, right, show Indonesian President Joko Widodo, left, and his challenger in the upcoming election Prabowo Subianto during their campaign rallies in Jakarta, Indonesia. Indonesia's presidential election Wednesday, April 17, 2019 is a re-run of the 2014 contest when Widodo, a furniture business owner who became Jakarta governor, vied with the former special forces general to lead the world's third-largest democracy and most populous Muslim-majority nation. (AP Photo)

Indonesia candidates: Metal fan, cleric, soldier, tycoon

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Police officers and soldiers escort electoral workers using horses to distribute ballot boxes and other election paraphernalia to polling stations in remote villages in Tempurejo, East Java, Indonesia, Monday, April 15, 2019. The world's third largest democracy is gearing up to hold its legislative and presidential elections that will pit the incumbent Joko Widodo against his contender former special forces general Prabowo Subianto. (AP Photo/Trisnadi)

Strongman vies with ‘people’s president’ to lead Indonesia

By STEPHEN WRIGHT - Associated Press

This combination photo taken on Saturday, April 13, 2019, left, and Sunday, April 7, 2019, right, show Indonesian President Joko Widodo, left, and his challenger in the upcoming election Prabowo Subianto during their campaign rallies in Jakarta, Indonesia. Indonesia's presidential election Wednesday, April 17, 2019 is a re-run of the 2014 contest when Widodo, a furniture business owner who became Jakarta governor, vied with the former special forces general to lead the world's third-largest democracy and most populous Muslim-majority nation. (AP Photo)

Indonesia candidates: Metal fan, cleric, soldier, tycoon

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Motorists stop at a traffic light near a digital display showing the countdown timer to the presidential and legislative elections in Jakarta, Indonesia, Thursday, April 11, 2019. Indonesia's Election Commission said Thursday it was sending officials to investigate after videos circulated online of thousands of voting papers for next week's polls scattered throughout a warehouse in neighboring Malaysia. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)

Indonesia says tsunami possible after quake off Sulawesi

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