Senate toughens Iran penalties over nuke program
Posted on 21. May, 2012 by admin in Blog News
The Senate, Intent on weakening Iran economically, on Monday approved tough new penalties on the Tehran regime to thwart its nuclear ambitions.The Senate backed the measure ahead of talks between … Read More Senate toughens Iran penalties over nuke program
Beijing on high alert over Huangyan
Posted on 19. May, 2012 by admin in Blog News
Beijing has vowed to remain on “high alert” over Huangyan Island in case of any provocations, after Manila on Friday postponed a protest trip to the island.Analysts said Manila’s last-minute … Read More Beijing on high alert over Huangyan
Dalai Lama wrote to Cameron over London riots
Posted on 14. May, 2012 by admin in Blog News
Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama says he wrote to Britain?s Prime Minister to offer condolences in the wake of England?s riots last August.Speaking at London?s St Paul?s Cathedral on … Read More Dalai Lama wrote to Cameron over London riots
Activist, churchgoers to file reports over assaults
Posted on 06. May, 2012 by admin in Blog News
A human rights activist and members of the Filadelfia Batak Protestant Union
(HKBP) Church plan to file reports with the National Police after being
assaulted and intimidated by dozens members of … Read More Activist, churchgoers to file reports over assaults
House to meet with police chief over gun ownership
Posted on 06. May, 2012 by admin in Blog News
The House of Representatives plans to summon National Police chief
Gen. Timur Pradopo in the near future in the wake of a series of incidents
involving armed civilians in public places, a lawmaker … Read More House to meet with police chief over gun ownership
FPI angry over Lady Gagas Jakarta concert
Posted on 04. May, 2012 by admin in Blog News
The hard-line Islam Defender Font (FPI) says it will take to the streets if US singer Lady Gaga does not cancel her upcoming Jakarta concert. Lady Gaga will perform in the capital on June 3.?FPI is … Read More FPI angry over Lady Gagas Jakarta concert
KPK grills Angelina over projects at universities
Posted on 03. May, 2012 by admin in Blog News
Angelina Sondakh: JP/P.J. Leo The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is now investigating the role of Democratic Party lawmaker and graft suspect Angelina Sondakh in deliberating the 2010 and … Read More KPK grills Angelina over projects at universities
KPK to summon Anis over PPID case
Posted on 25. Apr, 2012 by admin in Blog News
Agus Martowardojo: Finance Minister. (JP/R. Berto Wedhatama)The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) will summon deputy House of Representatives speaker Anis Matta for questioning in a bribery … Read More KPK to summon Anis over PPID case
US sues Apple, publishers over electronic books
Posted on 11. Apr, 2012 by admin in Blog News
The U.S. government has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Apple Inc. and book publishers Wednesday. It says the publishers conspired with Apple to raise retail electronic-book prices to limit … Read More US sues Apple, publishers over electronic books
US leads 21 over France in DavisCup quarterfinal
Posted on 07. Apr, 2012 by admin in Blog News
Bob and Mike Bryan easily beat Julien Benneteau and Michael Llodra 6-4, 6-4,
7-6 (4) Saturday to give the United States a 2-1 lead over France in their
Davis Cup quarterfinal.
The Bryans,
the … Read More US leads 21 over France in DavisCup quarterfinal
Sydney Opera House in the dark over Earth Hour
Posted on 31. Mar, 2012 by admin in Blog News
Sydney’s iconic Harbor Bridge and Opera House went dark on Saturday as Australians switched off lights around the country for an hour as part of a global effort to shine a spotlight on climate … Read More Sydney Opera House in the dark over Earth Hour
PAN still undecided over Jakarta gubernatorial nominee
Posted on 09. Mar, 2012 by admin in Blog News
National Mandate Party (PAN) chief Hatta Rajasa acknowledged that his party has yet to name its candidate for the upcoming Jakarta gubernatorial election. ?We are still seeking the right candidate … Read More PAN still undecided over Jakarta gubernatorial nominee
PSSI to report TV One and ANTV to KPI over imbalanced news coverage
Posted on 06. Mar, 2012 by admin in Blog News
The Indonesian Soccer Association (PSSI) is planning to file a complaint with the Indonesian Broadcasting Commission (KPI) over the way private television stations TVOne and ANTV have covered news … Read More PSSI to report TV One and ANTV to KPI over imbalanced news coverage
Six more held over Army Hospital assault
Posted on 04. Mar, 2012 by admin in Blog News
The Jakarta Police have announced the arrest of six more people allegedly involved in the Gatot Subroto Army Hospital brawl that claimed the lives of three people in Feb. 23.Previously, the police, … Read More Six more held over Army Hospital assault