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January 9, 2009

Thousands Flood Refugee Camps after Strong Papua Quakes

MANOKWARI ~ Thousands of frightened residents flooded makeshift refugee camps in West Papua province this week after two powerful earthquakes – Read More...
January 9, 2009

Waterford Wedgwood Indonesia Plant to Keep Running

JAKARTA ~ The Indonesian plant of troubled Irish crystal and pottery maker Waterford Wedgwood will keep running despite its parent – Read More...
January 9, 2009

Hundreds of Foreigners Found in Drifting Boat

BANDA ACEH ~ A wooden boat with nearly 200 people on board was found drifting off the northern tip of – Read More...
January 9, 2009

Court Jails Lawmakers for Corruption

JAKARTA ~ The anti-corruption court handed jail sentences on Wednesday to sitting and former lawmakers convicted of corruption. Lawmaker Antony – Read More...
January 9, 2009

Car Sales Up in 2008

JAKARTA ~ Sales of new cars and motorbikes in Indonesia surged in 2008 but are expected to drop off this – Read More...
January 9, 2009

President’s Party Shoots Up in Polls

JAKARTA ~ A new poll has found rising support for the political party of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono in the – Read More...
January 9, 2009

Protesters Call for Troops to Be Sent to Gaza

JAKARTA ~ Thousands of Islamists rallied across the country on Sunday to condemn Israel’s military strikes on the Gaza Strip – Read More...
January 9, 2009

Israel Approves Tougher War on Hamas

GAZA CITY ~ Israel approved an even tougher war on Hamas on Wednesday, warning residents to flee southern Gaza ahead – Read More...
January 9, 2009

Porn Industry, Citing Limp Economy, Seeks Its Own US Bailout

LOS ANGELES ~ Two porn moguls, including Hustler magazine founder Larry Flynt, are seeking a US$5-billion bailout from Washington, arguing – Read More...
January 9, 2009

Obama Vows Action with US Deficit Topping $1 Trillion

WASHINGTON ~ The US budget deficit will top a startling US$1 trillion this year, according to new projections this week, – Read More...