Toyota faces US federal, congressional probe
Posted on 22. Feb, 2010 by admin in Blog News
US federal prosecutors have launched a criminal investigation into Toyota Motor Corp.’s safety problems and the Securities and Exchange Commission was probing what the automaker told investors, the
Australia fights terrorism with tough visa checks
Posted on 22. Feb, 2010 by admin in Blog News
Australia intends to impose tougher visa checks on people from countries considered at high risk for terrorism as part of a 69 million Australian dollar ($62 million) counterterrorism plan released
Teachers strike in Central Java regency
Posted on 22. Feb, 2010 by admin in Blog News
The Indonesian Teachers Association (PGRI) branch in Banyuwangi regency, Central Java, went on strike on Tuesday, demanding the government to improve their welfare.
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Exleprosy patients receive wheelchairs
Posted on 22. Feb, 2010 by admin in Blog News
Ex-leprosy patients of Sitanala village, Tangerang, received Saturday 14 wheelchairs from Rotary Club Jakarta Sentral (RCJS), helping support the rehabilitation process.
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Bush, Blair attend Nigeria ceremony
Posted on 21. Feb, 2010 by admin in Blog News
Former world leaders George W.
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AS Roma wins to close gap on Inter to 5 points
Posted on 21. Feb, 2010 by admin in Blog News
AS Roma closed to within five points of Serie A leader Inter Milan on Sunday after Mirko Vucinic scored the only goal in a comfortable 1-0 win over Catania.
Higuain, Kaka lead Madrid past Villarreal 62
Posted on 21. Feb, 2010 by admin in Blog News
Cristiano Ronaldo opened the scoring and Gonzalo Higuain and Kaka added two goals apiece as Real Madrid thrashed Villarreal 6-2 on Sunday to stay within two points of leader Barcelona.
Hurt Locker takes 6 prizes at UK film awards
Posted on 21. Feb, 2010 by admin in Blog News
Britain’s love of the underdog triumphed Sunday as intimate war drama “The Hurt Locker” beat 3D spectacular “Avatar” to take six prizes, including best picture, at the British Academy Film Awards.<
Everton beats Man United 31 in Premier League
Posted on 20. Feb, 2010 by admin in Blog News
Substitutes Dan Gosling and Jack Rodwell scored late goals Saturday as Everton came from behind to beat Manchester United 3-1 in the Premier League.
Darfur rebels sign truce deal with Sudan
Posted on 20. Feb, 2010 by admin in Blog News
Darfur’s most powerful rebel group has initialed a truce with the Sudanese government, marking the rebel group’s return to peace talks aimed at ending the Darfur conflict.
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Inter Milan draws 00 with Sampdoria in Serie A
Posted on 20. Feb, 2010 by admin in Blog News
Inter Milan managed to draw 0-0 against Sampdoria with nine men after defenders Walter Samuel and Ivan Cordoba were sent off in the first half in the Serie A on Saturday.
Spanish leader Barcelona cruises past Racing
Posted on 20. Feb, 2010 by admin in Blog News
Barcelona recovered from its first defeat in the Spanish league by cruising to a 4-0 victory over Racing Santander to stay top of the standings on Saturday.
PKS, Golkar blame Boediono, Mulyani over Century saga
Posted on 19. Feb, 2010 by admin in Blog News
Two of the biggest parties in the government coalition have recently closed ranks in a bid to put pressure on Vice President Boediono and Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati.
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City tackles flood better than 2007
Posted on 19. Feb, 2010 by admin in Blog News
Governor Fauzi Bowo claimed the city managed the annual flood better than it did in 2007, the last time the city was hit by a big flood, thanks to dredging canals and rivers prior to the rainy seas
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