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
Juventus, AC Milan share lead as Serie A resumes
Posted on 05. Jan, 2012 by admin in Blog News
While Juventus has boosted its attack with the arrival of Marco Borriello, Serie A co-leader AC Milan is full of questions as the Italian league starts up again this weekend after a 16-day winter … Read More Juventus, AC Milan share lead as Serie A resumes
Interfaith leaders remember Gus Dur as a pluralist leader
Posted on 30. Dec, 2011 by admin in Blog News
Amid the recent religious based violence, hundreds of people commemorate the death of former president Abdurrahman “Gus Dur” Wahid, ” the hero of pluralism”. The people from diverse religious … Read More Interfaith leaders remember Gus Dur as a pluralist leader
Last US troops elated to leave Iraq as war ends
Posted on 18. Dec, 2011 by admin in Blog News
The last US soldiers rolled out of Iraq across the border into neighboring Kuwait at daybreak Sunday, whooping, fist bumping and hugging each other in a burst of joy and relief.Their convoy’s exit … Read More Last US troops elated to leave Iraq as war ends
One dead as plane slips off runway in Papua
Posted on 16. Dec, 2011 by admin in Blog News
A pilot was killed on Saturday when his plane fell into a ravine after it skid off a slippery runway while landing at Okbibab Airport in Bintang Mountains regency, Papua, according to the … Read More One dead as plane slips off runway in Papua
Mandala may be rebranded as Tiger Mandala
Posted on 15. Dec, 2011 by admin in Blog News
Mandala Airlines, which halted operation in January for financial restructuring, will likely be rebranded Tiger Mandala after its recent acquisition by Saratoga Capital and Singapore-based Tiger … Read More Mandala may be rebranded as Tiger Mandala
Chinese exports drop as EU debt crisis heightens
Posted on 11. Dec, 2011 by admin in Blog News
The growth of China’s exports in November has dropped to its lowest level since December 2009 as demand for made-in-China goods shrank due to the escalating European debt crisis.Experts said the … Read More Chinese exports drop as EU debt crisis heightens
Baduy people demand Sunda Wiwitan acknowledged as religion
Posted on 29. Nov, 2011 by admin in Blog News
The Baduy people in Lebak subdistrict, Banten, have called on the government to acknowledge their religion, Sunda Wiwitan, by allowing them to put it on their ID cards.?We hope that the government … Read More Baduy people demand Sunda Wiwitan acknowledged as religion
Pandev scores 2 as Juve hld 33 at Napoli
Posted on 29. Nov, 2011 by admin in Blog News
Goran Pandev scored twice for Napoli as it let slip a two-goal lead
before settling for a thrilling 3-3 draw with Serie A leader Juentus on
Tuesday at the Stadio Sao Paolo.
Marek Hamsik, who … Read More Pandev scores 2 as Juve hld 33 at Napoli
Tear gas, scuffles as S Korea OKs US trade deal
Posted on 22. Nov, 2011 by admin in Blog News
South Korea’s ruling party forced a long-stalled free trade deal with the United States through parliament Tuesday, enraging opposition lawmakers who blasted their political rivals with tear … Read More Tear gas, scuffles as S Korea OKs US trade deal
50 flights disrupted as Bali awaits world leaders
Posted on 14. Nov, 2011 by admin in Blog News
Up to 50 flights to and from Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali
will be rescheduled to accommodate the arrival of various world leaders,
including US President Barack Obama, for the upcoming ASEAN Summit and
East Asia Summit later this week. Read More 50 flights disrupted as Bali awaits world leaders