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The World in Brief from The Economist

Prabowo claims victory in Indonesia; mass shooting in Kansas City, and more

The World in Brief from The Economist

The Economist

Global News, Daily News, News, News & Politics

4.11.2K Ratings

🗓️ 15 February 2024

⏱️ 6 minutes

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Summary

Prabowo Subianto, a 72-year-old former general with a troubling past, claimed victory in Indonesia’s presidential election.

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Praboa Subeanto, a 72 year old former general with a troubling past, claimed victory in Indonesia's presidential election, long viewed as the favorite to succeed Joko Woododo.

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Mr. Proboloo took the lead in early tallies, after the world's third largest democracy went to the polls.

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Speaking at a rally in Jakarta he promised to quote protect Indonesians and lead a government made up of the best.

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His opponents have not yet conceded defeat.

1:19.3

At least one person was killed and 22 were wounded in a shooting at a Super Bowl victory celebration in Kansas City, Missouri.

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Many of the injured were children, according to a spokesperson and one of the hospitals treating victims.

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Three people, at least two of them armed, were detained.

1:38.0

The governors of Kansas and Missouri were at the rally but safely evacuated.

1:44.8

Israel launched airstrikes in Lebanon.

1:47.2

A spokesperson for the Israel Defense Forces

1:50.4

said the army carried out an extensive wave of attacks in the country after a rocket hit

1:56.4

Safed, a city in northern Israel, killing one woman and injuring others. His bulla and Iran-backed militia based in southern Lebanon

2:06.4

is believed to have been responsible for the attack but has not claimed responsibility.

2:13.0

N-Vidia overtook Alphabet to become the third largest American company

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by market capitalisation

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