Academics call for end to military approach in Papua
Posted on 11. Aug, 2011 by admin in Blog News
A group of 18 professors from the country?s top universities released a
statement Thursday calling on the government to use dialogue instead of
military force to address problems in Papua. Read More Academics call for end to military approach in Papua
Baasyir ready to call witnesses
Posted on 31. Mar, 2011 by admin in Blog News
Despite repeated absences from the courtroom, terrorism defendant Abu Bakar Ba?asyir said he would call witnesses to testify in his defense. Read More Baasyir ready to call witnesses
World airlines call for improved cargoscreening
Posted on 02. Nov, 2010 by admin in Blog News
The head of the International Air Transport Association is urging
governments and industry to rapidly develop effective screening
equipment for cargo containers that carry most airborne freight. Read More World airlines call for improved cargoscreening
Australian PM says election too close to call
Posted on 21. Aug, 2010 by admin in Blog News
Australians chose Saturday between
giving their first female prime minister her own election mandate and
returning to a conservative government after just three years. With
more than 75 percent of … Read More Australian PM says election too close to call
Syafii NUs call shows distaste for swindlers
Posted on 20. Aug, 2010 by admin in Blog News
A call by the country?s largest Muslim organization, Nahdatul Ulama
(NU), for Islamic leaders to stop praying over deceased corruption
convicts reflects public distaste over corruption by state … Read More Syafii NUs call shows distaste for swindlers
New Japan PM affirms US ties in call with Obama
Posted on 06. Jun, 2010 by admin in Blog News
Japan’s new prime minister made his diplomatic debut Sunday in a
telephone call with President Barack Obama, reaffirming his country’s
alliance with Washington and promising to work hard on an … Read More New Japan PM affirms US ties in call with Obama
Scholars call for revision of blasphemy law
Posted on 10. Mar, 2010 by admin in Blog News
Academics took to the stand Wednesday in the judicial review of the blasphemy law, as hard-line Islamic groups warned of a violent backlash should the law be revoked.