Following are the leading stories in the main Indonesian newspapers on July 3. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.

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KOMPAS

- LOCAL OFFICIALS IN MALUKU UNDER INVESTIGATION

Police have arrested and investigated a number of local officials following an incident involving dancing and flag-waving by 28 members of a separatist group in celebrations attended by the president last week.

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THE JAKARTA POST

- U.S. CONGRESSMAN BARRED FROM PAPUA

The Indonesian government said it will not allow U.S. Congressman Eni Faleomavaega, who is expected to arrive in Jakarta on Tuesday, to visit Papua, saying his presence could encourage violence.

- ABBAS TO VISIT JAKARTA SOON TO SEEK INDONESIAN SUPPORT

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas will come to Indonesia this month to meet with Indonesia's formal and community leaders to secure the country's support for his administration.

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