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Indonesia's massive anti-terror drill

Indonesian security forces stormed airports, glitzy hotels, passenger ships and the Jakarta Stock Exchange building Sunday in a massive anti-terrorism drill in the world's most populous Muslim nation. Visit this link to read more: Indonesia's massive anti-terror drill

Indonesia stages massive anti-terrorism drill

Indonesian security forces stormed airports, glitzy hotels, passenger ships and the Jakarta Stock Exchange building Sunday in a massive anti-terrorism drill in the world's most populous Muslim nation. Visit this link to read more: Indonesia stages massive anti-terrorism drill

Indonesia conducts massive anti-terrorism drills

Indonesian security forces stormed airports, glitzy hotels, passenger ships and the Jakarta Stock Exchange building Sunday in a massive anti-terrorism drill in the world's most populous Muslim nation. Visit this link to read more: Indonesia conducts massive anti-terrorism drills

Chinese vice premier to visit Indonesia

JAKARTA: Chinese vice premier Li Keqiang will arrive in Indonesia Saturday for a four day-official visit, the Chinese embassy here said.

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Quake strikes off Indonesia, no tsunami warning

A 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck off the eastern Indonesian province of Maluku, the US Geological Survey said. Visit this link to read more: Quake strikes off Indonesia, no tsunami warning

About 250,000 migrant workers to return due to crisis

About 250,000 Indonesian migrant workers will have to return home after losing their overseas jobs due to the impact of the global economic crisis, Manpower and Transmigration Minister Erman Suparno said. Visit this link to read more: About 250,000 migrant workers to return due to crisis

Somali pirates size 3 more vessels

Somali pirates in the Gulf of Aden capture an Indonesian ship, a Turkish-flag oil industry support vessel, and a yacht carrying two sailors. Visit this link to read more: Somali pirates size 3 more vessels

Somali pirates hijack Total tugboat

Somali pirates hijack a French-operated Indonesian tugboat off the Yemeni coast, as EU's anti-piracy flagship has arrived in Djibouti. Visit this link to read more: Somali pirates hijack Total tugboat

Indonesia set to pass new coal-mining bill Tuesday

Indonesia's parliament is set to pass a new law on coal and mining on Tuesday that promises more certainty for investors but may not be enough to attract major new foreign investment to exploit rich mineral resources. Visit this link to read more: Indonesia set to pass new coal-mining bill Tuesday

Laijani, Indonesian Counterpart on Phone over Gaza

Iran's Majlis Speaker, Dr. Ali Larijani, in a phone talk Saturday conferred with head of Indonesian House of Representatives, Agung Laksono, on the fast deteriorating human rights situation in the Gaza Strip. Visit this link to read more: Laijani, Indonesian Counterpart on Phone over Gaza

Iran comes 6th in Junior Wushu contest

Iran's wushu squad has stood in the sixth place at the 2008 World Junior Wushu Championship which was held in Bali, Indonesia. Visit this link to read more: Iran comes 6th in Junior Wushu contest

Muslim quartet to hold meeting on Gaza

Parliament speakers form Iran, Egypt, Indonesia and Syria will hold a meeting to discuss initiatives to help the besieged people of Gaza. Visit this link to read more: Muslim quartet to hold meeting on Gaza

Iran bags 3rd bronze medal in Bali

Iran's female athlete Maryam Esmati has won a bronze medal in the taolu event at the World Junior Wushu Championship in Bali, Indonesia. Visit this link to read more: Iran bags 3rd bronze medal in Bali

Quake potential remains in Sumatra: study

JAKARTA: An area off Indonesia''s Sumatra Island that has been the source of disastrous earthquakes, still carries a lot of pent-up pressure that could Visit this link to read more: Quake potential remains in Sumatra: study

Iran enters Wushu Championship semis

Three Iranian athletes have stormed into the semifinals of the World Junior Wushu Championship underway in Bali, Indonesia. Visit this link to read more: Iran enters Wushu Championship semis

6.3 quake hits Indonesia

An earthquake of 6.3 magnitude struck off North Sulawesi province in Indonesia, the National Meteorology and Geophysics Agency (BMG) said. Visit this link to read more: 6.3 quake hits Indonesia

Ali Alatas dies of heart attack in Singapore

Former Indonesian foreign minister Ali Alatas died of a heart attack in hospital in Singapore yesterday aged 76, an official said. Visit this link to read more: Ali Alatas dies of heart attack in Singapore

5.9-magnitude earthquake rocks Indonesia

A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of the Indonesian island of Sumatra, the US Geological Survey said, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. Visit this link to read more: 5.9-magnitude earthquake rocks Indonesia

Iran bags bronze in int'l wushu

Iran's Farshid Asadian has bagged a bronze medal at the 2008 World Junior Wushu Championship currently being held in Bali, Indonesia. Visit this link to read more: Iran bags bronze in int'l wushu

Former Indonesian minister dies

One of Indonesia's best known political figures, former Foreign Minister Ali Alatas, has died at the age of 76. Visit this link to read more: Former Indonesian minister dies

Iran, member of Asian Gaza troika

The Asian Parliamentary Assembly (APA) has formed a troika compromising of Iran, Indonesia and Syria to help the besieged people of Gaza. Visit this link to read more: Iran, member of Asian Gaza troika

Indonesian president criticised for signing anti-porn law

JAKARTA: Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono was strongly criticised Tuesday after signing a tough anti-pornography law which opponents have Visit this link to read more: Indonesian president criticised for signing anti-porn law

Indonesia confirms two human bird flu cases, says WHO

Indonesia has confirmed two new cases of human bird flu, the first officially reported since September in the country which remains the hardest-hit by the deadly virus, the World Health Organisation said on Tuesday. Visit this link to read more: Indonesia confirms two human bird flu cases, says WHO

Mob burns church in Indonesia's Moluccas, says police

An angry mob burned a church and more than 40 houses in Indonesia's Moluccas islands, injuring five people, after allegations that a local Christian teacher offended Islam, police said on Tuesday. Visit this link to read more: Mob burns church in Indonesia's Moluccas, says police

Ships on anti-piracy watch off Malaysian island

Ships were warned to maintain a strict watch for suspected Indonesian pirates off Malaysia's coast following four attacks in recent months, a maritime official said Sunday. Visit this link to read more: Ships on anti-piracy watch off Malaysian island

Moro rebels not keen on Indonesia mediating talks

The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) said it is not keen on having Indonesia mediate talks with the government in the decades-old conflict in Southern Philippines. Visit this link to read more: Moro rebels not keen on Indonesia mediating talks

Knife-wielding Indonesian pirates rob vessel off Malaysia

Knife-wielding Indonesian pirates traveling in two speedboats attacked a coal vessel off Malaysia's southern Johor state, a report said on Friday. Visit this link to read more: Knife-wielding Indonesian pirates rob vessel off Malaysia

ADB lends $500 mln to clean up dirtiest river

The Asian Development Bank on Friday approved a $500 million loan for cleaning up Indonesia's Citarum River, calling it the world's dirtiest. The Manila-based lender said the Citarum basin supports a population of 28 million people, delivers 20 percent of Indonesia's gross domestic product, and provides 80 percent of water supply to the capital, Jakarta. Visit this link to read more: ADB lends $500 mln to clean up dirtiest river

Indonesia ties pose worry for Hillary

Hillary Clinton's nomination as US secretary of state could prove tricky for Indonesia, a key ally in Southeast Asia in the US-led war on terror, because of a past funding scandal and her stance on trade and human rights. Visit this link to read more: Indonesia ties pose worry for Hillary

Social taboos spur Aids in Indonesia

Unsafe sex is said to be the leading cause of HIV in a country where men shun condoms because of cultural and religious disdain. Visit this link to read more: Social taboos spur Aids in Indonesia

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