Jakarta Spruces Up for Asian Games, Literally Covering Up Stinky River The so-called Black River has been hidden by a nylon net with lights atop it so athletes don’t see one of Jakarta’s more embarrassing eyesores. Share: Facebook Twitter Google+ Stumble Digg Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to Facebook Related Posts:Justice Department, Wildfire Victims, Markets: Your Tuesday Evening BriefingErdogan Didn’t Get All He Hoped in Khashoggi Case, but His Stature RisesFederal Ban on Female Genital Mutilation Ruled Unconstitutional by JudgeThe Invisible American in a Saudi Prison CellShort of Their Destination, Caravan Migrants Wrestle With Next StepsImmigration, Brexit, Turkey Trots: Your Wednesday Evening Briefing