German president quits over military remarks
Posted on 31. May, 2010 by admin in Blog News
German President Horst Koehler resigned Monday in a surprise move after
being criticized for reportedly linking military deployments abroad
with the country’s economic interests – creating a new … Read More German president quits over military remarks
City police unable to detain brutal Persija supporters
Posted on 31. May, 2010 by admin in Blog News
The Jakarta police said Monday it was overwhelmed when handling the
after-match brutality of supporters of Persija Jakarta soccer club,
popularly known as Jakmania. Read More City police unable to detain brutal Persija supporters
2 Christian aid groups suspended in Afghanistan
Posted on 31. May, 2010 by admin in Blog News
Afghan authorities suspended two Christian foreign aid groups Monday on
suspicion of proselytizing in the strictly Islamic nation and said a
follow-up investigation would include whether other … Read More 2 Christian aid groups suspended in Afghanistan
C Jakarta to cooperate with Japan on waste issue
Posted on 31. May, 2010 by admin in Blog News
The Central Jakarta municipality will initiate cooperation with the
city of Kitakyushu, known as one of the cleanest cities in Japan, to
handle waste problems this year. Read More C Jakarta to cooperate with Japan on waste issue
Police to arrest Susnos lawyer for bribery
Posted on 31. May, 2010 by admin in Blog News
The police said Monday it had issued a warrant to arrest Johnny
Situwanda, a lawyer charged with bribing former detective chief Susno
Duadji. Read More Police to arrest Susnos lawyer for bribery
Jakmania destroys stadium gates in sector 7,8
Posted on 30. May, 2010 by admin in Blog News
Thousands of Persija soccer club supporters or known as Jakmania, destroyed on Sunday gates in sector 7 and 8 of the Gelora Bung Karno stadium after the gates were closed for an unclear reason. Read More Jakmania destroys stadium gates in sector 7,8
F1 hopeful of tire supplier decision this week
Posted on 30. May, 2010 by admin in Blog News
Formula One is hopeful of making a decision on next season’s tire supplier in the coming days, after failing to reach an agreement at the Turkish Grand Prix. Read More F1 hopeful of tire supplier decision this week
Cameroon backs Etoo for WCup
Posted on 30. May, 2010 by admin in Blog News
Striker Samuel Eto’o has been included in Cameroon’s final World Cup squad and backed by the country’s football federation after he threatened to skip the tournament following criticism by former … Read More Cameroon backs Etoo for WCup
Dennis Hopper, Hollywood hero and antihero, dies
Posted on 30. May, 2010 by admin in Blog News
Dennis Hopper, who brought counterculture to Hollywood with the movie
“Easy Rider” and led an acting and directing career marked by
successes, failures and comebacks, has died at age 74. Read More Dennis Hopper, Hollywood hero and antihero, dies
Henin edges Sharapova at French Open
Posted on 30. May, 2010 by admin in Blog News
Four-time champion Justine Henin advanced to the fourth round of the
French Open by outslugging Maria Sharapova 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 on Sunday. Read More Henin edges Sharapova at French Open
Thai PM lifts curfew in Bangkok, 23 provinces
Posted on 29. May, 2010 by admin in Blog News
An aide says Thailand’s prime minister has decided to lift a nighttime
curfew in Bangkok and other areas that was imposed after violence
erupted in the capital. Read More Thai PM lifts curfew in Bangkok, 23 provinces
Federer faces Swiss pal Wawrinka at French Open
Posted on 29. May, 2010 by admin in Blog News
Roger Federer has been an adviser, friend and Olympic doubles partner for fellow Swiss Stanislas Wawrinka. Now, for the first time, Federer will be Wawrinka’s Grand Slam
opponent. They’ll meet … Read More Federer faces Swiss pal Wawrinka at French Open
China offers condolence for sinking of South Korea ship
Posted on 29. May, 2010 by admin in Blog News
The premier of China, North Korea’s main ally, offered condolences
Saturday to South Korea for the sinking of a warship blamed on
Pyongyang after promising his country would not defend anyone … Read More China offers condolence for sinking of South Korea ship
President to ensure deforestation efforts work
Posted on 29. May, 2010 by admin in Blog News
President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono himself will directly monitor the
implementation of a Norway-Indonesia partnership in reducing
deforestation, which includes a two-year moratorium of new … Read More President to ensure deforestation efforts work