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The Latest: Police say black IS flag was on Jakarta attacker

In this Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016 photo, students light candles during a solidarity for those affected by a deadly attack in Jakarta, during a vigil in Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia. Indonesians were shaken but refusing to be cowed a day after the deadly attack in a busy district of central Jakarta that has been claimed by the Islamic State group. (AP Photo)
In this Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016 photo, students light candles during a solidarity for those affected by a deadly attack in Jakarta, during a vigil in Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia. Indonesians were shaken but refusing to be cowed a day after the deadly attack in a busy district of central Jakarta that has been claimed by the Islamic State group. (AP Photo)

By Associated Press 2 min read

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) – The latest on explosions in downtown Jakarta (all times local):

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10:45 a.m.

National police spokesman Anton Charliyan has told reporters a black IS flag was found at the home of one of the Jakarta attackers and police believe they have established their identities.

He says two of the five men were previously convicted and imprisoned for terrorism offenses. He did not release any names.