Following are the leading stories in the main Indonesian newspapers on April 15. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.

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JAKARTA POST

- U.S., INDONESIA CLOSER TO BIRD FLU DEAL

The United States and Indonesia have moved closer to an agreement on a bird flu sample sharing scheme, paving the way for smoother global discussions to allow developing countries access to cheap medicines and vaccines.

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KORAN TEMPO

- ANTI-GRAFT INVESTIGATORS SEARCH DISTRICT CHIEF'S OFFICE

Investigators from the Corruption Eradication Commission searched the offices of the Bintan district chief and two other local top officials as part of a probe into an alleged bribe involving a member of parliament.

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