July

July 4, 2008

Ten Suspects Detained over Terror Bomb Plot

JAKARTA ~ Ten suspected militants arrested in Sumatra with a cache of bombs were part of a “terror network” linked – Read More...
July 4, 2008

Australia Lowers Threat Warnings for Two Indonesian Provinces

SYDNEY ~ Australia has downgraded the threat of a terror attack in two provinces of Indonesia, but continued to warn – Read More...
July 4, 2008

Corruption Watchdog Arrests MP with Cash Bribe

JAKARTA ~ The anti-corruption watchdog arrested a member of parliament allegedly carrying almost US$75,000 in bribe money, an official said. – Read More...
July 4, 2008

President Calls for Calm amid Global Oil Crisis

LEGIAN ~ President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has issued an impassioned plea for oil powers and consumer nations to stop the – Read More...
July 4, 2008

Bilinguals Have ‘Distinct Personality’ for Each Language

People raised bilingually and biculturally often unconsciously adopt different behavior and personality traits, depending on which of their two languages – Read More...
July 4, 2008

Five Airlines Grounded over Safety Fears

JAKARTA ~ The authorities have grounded five airlines and given them three months to improve safety standards or face a – Read More...
July 4, 2008

‘Black Magic’ Serial Killer to Be Executed

JAKARTA ~ An Indonesian man who murdered 42 women in “black magic” rituals aimed at increasing his supernatural powers will – Read More...
July 4, 2008

Central Bank Raises Interest Rates on Inflation Fears

JAKARTA ~ The central bank raised its key interest rate by 25 basis points on Thursday following a spike in – Read More...
July 4, 2008

Torture Overshadows Indonesian Police Birthday Celebrations

JAKARTA ~ Indonesia’s police force marked its 62nd birthday on Tuesday but few were celebrating across the vast archipelago where – Read More...
July 4, 2008

‘Fish Bomb’ Explosion Kills Two

JAKARTA ~ Two people were killed and one was injured when a bomb used for fishing exploded in a Java – Read More...