Friday 3rd September, 2010
Indonesian volcano spews new burst of ash
(file) (Getty Images) TANAH KARO, Indonesia (AP) — An Indonesian volcano sent a new, powerful burst of hot ash and debris two miles into the air early Friday, sending villagers fleeing back to eme...
Indonesia's smoking toddler kicks habit
JAKARTA - A two-year-old Indonesian boy who smoked about 40 cigarettes a day has kicked the habit after receiving intensive specialist care, a child welfare official said Thursday.Ardi Rizal shocked t...
U.S., Indonesia Build Scientific Partnerships for Climate, Health
Washington ― A digital videoconference flickered to life early in the morning of August 26 in Washington and just after sunset in Jakarta, where Indonesian scientists and government officials gather...
RIM Threatened With Shutdown In Indonesia Over Content -Reports
Morning StarCommunication and Information Minister Tifatul Sembiring, a vocal anti- pornography campaigner, said banning digital content deemed pornographic is in line with a law
Indonesian police on terror charges
West AustralianTwo Indonesian policemen and a civilian went on trial on Thursday on charges of conspiring with terrorists who were plotting attacks on foreigners and Western embassies in the country.The police are a...
House member: priority in diplomacy with Malaysia right step
AntaraJakarta (ANTARA News) - A member of the House of Representatives of the Democrat Party faction, Sutan Bhatoegana, praised President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono`s decision to place diplomacy first in deal...
"Pesantren" great asset of Indonesian culture, says Japanese ambassador
AntaraBogor, West Java (ANTARA News) - The traditional Muslim school (Pesantren) is a great asset that has enriched and diversified the Indonesian culture, Japanese Ambassador Kojiro Shiojiri said on Thursd...
Police chief to act against members guilty in Buol incident
AntaraJakarta (ANTARA News) - National Police chief General Bambang Hendarso Danuri said he would act against members who were found guilty later in connection with the death of a police detainee in Buol, C...
Court orders closure of Buddha Bar in Indonesia
Buddhist Channel-- An Indonesian court Wednesday ordered the local branch of Paris-based Buddha Bar to close after convicting the licence holder of blasphemy, a lawyer said.
Indonesia trial opens for 3 accused of conspiring with terrorists plotting against embassies
General SourcesJAKARTA, Indonesia - Two Indonesian policemen and a civilian went on trial Thursday on charges of conspiring with terrorists who were plotting attacks on foreigners and Western embassies in the countr...
PDIP forms team to clarify politicians named suspects
AntaraJakarta (ANTARA News) - The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP) will set up a team to ask for clarification over the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK)`s decision to name 13 politician...
RI leadership of ASEAN at stake
AntaraNusa Dua, Bali (ANTARA News) - As a founder, Indonesia puts its leadership of ASEAN at stake behind its border dispute with Malaysia which has sparked protests and reactions, Foreign Minister Marty Na...
Karo people warned of lava floods
AntaraMedan, N Sumatra (ANTARA News) - The local people who live in the down stream of rivers that run down from the slopes of Mt Sinabung in Tanah Karo district, North Sumatra, are warned of possible lava ...
President disappointed at way of handling Biau incident
AntaraJakarta (ANTARA News) - President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said he was disappointed at the way of handling a problem that led to an attack on the Biau police precinct in Central Sulawesi on Monday. "...
Yudhoyono calls for prevention of traffic jams during holiday
AntaraJakarta (ANTARA News) - President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has called on all offices concerned to prevent serious traffic jams on roads during the post-fasting holiday. During a cabinet meeting here ...
Thailand asks Indonesia to explain its policies to OIC
AntaraDenpasar, Bali (ANTARA News) - Thailand has asked Indonesia to help explain its policies on Muslim minority in that country to the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC). Its foreign minister, Kasi...
Minister embroiled in affair scandal
The Jakarta PostTransportation Minister Freddy Numberi has denied rumors romantically linking him with an unnamed TV news reporter.The hearsay has been circulating after online news portal Rakyat Merdeka Online on We...
Cops, businessman, civil servants tried for terrorism
The Jakarta PostTwo police officers, a businessman and a civil servant were charged Thursday for their alleged involvement in a recently uncovered military style terrorist training camp in Aceh.They face charges rang...
Susno denies receiving bribe from Sjahril
The Jakarta PostFormer National Police detective chief Comr. Gen. Susno Duadji denied accusations on Thursday that he had ever received or been promised to receive Rp 500 million in bribe from suspected case broker S...
Govt raises alert level on Mt. Seulawah Agam
The Jakarta PostThe Center for Volcanology and Disaster Mitigation has put Mt. Seulawah Agam in Aceh on the lowest alert level following a series of earthquakes recorded in the last few days.As a consequence of the n...
Indonesia: Female genital mutilation persists despite ban
Spero Newsfour years ago, experts say religious support for the practice is more fervent than ever, particularly in rural communities. A lack of regulation since the ban makes it difficult to monitor, but me...
Indonesia: Religious Affairs minister wants Ahmadis banned
Spero NewsMinister Suryadharma Ali wants Muslim sect dissolved and outlawed because it does not view Muhammad as the final prophet. Civil society groups, Church and NGOs protest the move.
Indonesia: Christian and radical Muslims: dialogue, instead of burning the Koran
Spero NewsProtestant and Roman Catholic bishops met with leaders of a Muslim extremist group, to condemn the proposal by a U.S. church to burn the Koran on the anniversary of September 11. The common call to co...
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