Muslims, officials to discuss NYPD surveillance
Posted on 21. May, 2012 by admin in Blog News
Muslim leaders who attended a March meeting with New Jersey’s attorney general say they’ve been invited back this week for a follow-up discussion.It will focus on the state’s response to revelations … Read More Muslims, officials to discuss NYPD surveillance
Wallenda to be tethered to Niagara Falls tightrope
Posted on 21. May, 2012 by admin in Blog News
Daredevil Nik Wallenda says he’s not happy about it but he’ll probably be tethered to the tightrope that he plans to walk over Niagara Falls next month.Wallenda said Monday that ABC is adamant about … Read More Wallenda to be tethered to Niagara Falls tightrope
Indonesian Uber Cup team to face S Africa
Posted on 20. May, 2012 by admin in Blog News
The Indonesian women’s team will take on South Africa in their first match of the group stage in the Thomas and Uber Cup badminton competition in China on Monday.One of the players, Meiliana Jauhari, … Read More Indonesian Uber Cup team to face S Africa
Police to end Gaga saga this week
Posted on 20. May, 2012 by admin in Blog News
The National Police will put to an end uncertainty over American pop diva Lady Gaga?s concert in the capital this week, a spokesman says.National Police spokesman Sr. Comr. Boy Rafli Amar said … Read More Police to end Gaga saga this week
Cina Benteng vows to fight upcoming eviction
Posted on 19. May, 2012 by admin in Blog News
The Tangerang municipal administration stands firmly behind its plan to evict low-income households of the Chinese-Indonesian community, locally known as Cina Benteng, living in Mekarsari … Read More Cina Benteng vows to fight upcoming eviction
Din urges Indonesia to recognize Kosovo
Posted on 18. May, 2012 by admin in Blog News
Din Syamsuddin: chairman of the Muhammadiyah. (JP/Wendra Ajistyatama)Din Syamsuddin, chairman of the Muhammadiyah, Indonesia?s second largest Islamic organization, said the organization supported … Read More Din urges Indonesia to recognize Kosovo
Singapore willing to return Riau Islands airspace
Posted on 18. May, 2012 by admin in Blog News
Indonesia?s efforts to take control of the airspace above Riau Islands, controlled by Singapore since 1946, have been unsuccessful since 1993. Singapore says it is willing to hand over control of … Read More Singapore willing to return Riau Islands airspace
Ahmadinejad wants to attend London Olympics
Posted on 17. May, 2012 by admin in Blog News
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Thursday that he is eager to attend the Olympic Games in London to support Iranian athletes but that Britain doesn’t want to host him.Ahmadinejad was quoted by the … Read More Ahmadinejad wants to attend London Olympics
Syria to send 10 athletes to London Olympics
Posted on 15. May, 2012 by admin in Blog News
The president of the Syrian Olympic Committee says the war-torn country will send 20 sports officials and 10 athletes to the London Games.Gen. Mowaffak Joumaa says 10 Syrian athletes have either … Read More Syria to send 10 athletes to London Olympics
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
Lee makes first S Korean trip to Myanmar since attack
Posted on 14. May, 2012 by admin in Blog News
Myanmar tightened security for a visit by President Lee Myung-bak on Monday, the first by a South Korean leader since an assassination attempt by North Korean commandos nearly 30 years ago.Lee flew … Read More Lee makes first S Korean trip to Myanmar since attack
Poverty, ignorance leads to 16 million malnourished children
Posted on 13. May, 2012 by admin in Blog News
Poverty and a lack of women?s maternal education is resulting in 40 percent of four million Indonesian infants, or about 1.6 million children, suffering through malnutrition.According to medical … Read More Poverty, ignorance leads to 16 million malnourished children
Azerbaijans president conveys condolences to Sukhoi victims
Posted on 13. May, 2012 by admin in Blog News
The crash of a Sukhoi Superjet 100 plane near Bogor on Wednesday not only shocked the nation but also brought sympathy and condolences from far away places. Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev sent a … Read More Azerbaijans president conveys condolences to Sukhoi victims
Merpati employees to strike
Posted on 12. May, 2012 by admin in Blog News
The employees and crewmembers of state-owned PT Merpati Nusantara Airline are expected to go on strike on Sunday in protest at the planned replacement of the current board of directors.Action … Read More Merpati employees to strike