Seven dead as troubled tourist bus overturns in Pasuruan
Posted on 06. May, 2012 by admin in Blog News
Seven passengers
of a Mutiara Indah Murni tourist bus died Sunday as bus they were traveling in
crashed in Ngembal village, Tutur (Nongkojajar) district in Pasuruan regency, East Java, on … Read More Seven dead as troubled tourist bus overturns in Pasuruan
Landing aborted as Jetstar pilots forget to lower wheels
Posted on 21. Apr, 2012 by admin in Blog News
(ST/Chew Seng Kim)A Jetstar plane was making a descent to Changi Airport in 2010 but the two men in the cockpit were not in full control.The captain was fiddling with his mobile phone and the … Read More Landing aborted as Jetstar pilots forget to lower wheels
Iran proposes Iraq, China as nuke talks venue
Posted on 04. Apr, 2012 by admin in Blog News
With nine days to go, Iran still has not
agreed on a location for talks with world powers over its nuclear
program, Western officials said Wednesday but suggested Istanbul
remained the most … Read More Iran proposes Iraq, China as nuke talks venue
NKoreans honor Kim Jong Il as mourning period ends
Posted on 24. Mar, 2012 by admin in Blog News
North Korea is observing the end of the 100-day mourning period following the death of leader Kim Jong Il.North Korea’s official state news agency reported Sunday that Kim’s son and new leader Kim … Read More NKoreans honor Kim Jong Il as mourning period ends
Reputed demolition man smiles as witnesses testify
Posted on 19. Mar, 2012 by admin in Blog News
Kompas.com/Roderick Adrian MozesA smile emerged on Umar Patek?s
face as witnesses testified before the West Jakarta District Court on Monday in
an attempt to reveal Patek?s direct role in the … Read More Reputed demolition man smiles as witnesses testify
Govt backs dangdut music to be listed as national heritage
Posted on 03. Mar, 2012 by admin in Blog News
The Indonesian government has agreed to throw its full support behind dangdut music being enlisted as Indonesian musical heritage by UNESCO.?We fully agree with the aspiration that dangdut should … Read More Govt backs dangdut music to be listed as national heritage
Oil hovers below 102 as Iran tensions bubble
Posted on 15. Feb, 2012 by admin in Blog News
Oil hovered below $102 a barrel Thursday in Asia amid conflicting
reports about whether Iran is cutting crude exports to Europe.
Benchmark crude was down 16 cents at $101.64 per barrel at … Read More Oil hovers below 102 as Iran tensions bubble
Drillers cut natural gas production as prices drop
Posted on 12. Feb, 2012 by admin in Blog News
As natural gas prices
continue to drop, the recent US
boom in drilling is slowing. Drillers don’t make money if prices go too low -
and drilling wells isn’t cheap.
“It is safe to say that … Read More Drillers cut natural gas production as prices drop
Masseur who posed as police officer charged with molest in Spore
Posted on 10. Feb, 2012 by admin in Blog News
A masseur is believed to have outraged the modesty of a 17-year-old girl on Monday.Koh Kah Yong, 27, was charged on Friday with allegedly using criminal force to molest the victim at a staircase … Read More Masseur who posed as police officer charged with molest in Spore
3 virtual ghost towns as terrified residents refuse to go home in RP
Posted on 09. Feb, 2012 by admin in Blog News
Earthquake site in La Libertad (Inquirer/The Asia News Network)Tayasan, Jimalalud and La Libertad have turned into virtual ghost towns as people refuse to go back to their homes in the coastal … Read More 3 virtual ghost towns as terrified residents refuse to go home in RP
PKS mulls Tifatul as one of its presidential candidates
Posted on 31. Jan, 2012 by admin in Blog News
The Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) is considering party member Tifatul Sembiring as one of its presidential candidates.The party has decided to announce several names of presidential candidates amid … Read More PKS mulls Tifatul as one of its presidential candidates
Indonesia appointed as ECOSOC deputy chief
Posted on 11. Jan, 2012 by admin in Blog News
Indonesia has been appointed as the United Nations’ Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) deputy chief representing the Asia-Pacific region. Indonesia will accompany Slovenia, which has been elected … Read More Indonesia appointed as ECOSOC deputy chief
Quiet birthday for Kate Middleton as she turns 30
Posted on 08. Jan, 2012 by admin in Blog News
APThe former Kate Middleton turns 30 on Monday – but royal fans expecting a lavish birthday bash to mark the milestone will be disappointed.Palace officials say the Duchess of Cambridge’s birthday … Read More Quiet birthday for Kate Middleton as she turns 30
Thais at risk as birdflu breaks out in Vietnam
Posted on 07. Jan, 2012 by admin in Blog News
The situation in Thailand is being closely monitored after a report confirmed an H5N1 outbreak in Vietnam and the subsequent culling of 2,500 chicken in a province near Mekong delta, the Thai Public … Read More Thais at risk as birdflu breaks out in Vietnam