April

April 24, 2009

Golkar Throws Presidential Election Wide Open

JAKARTA ~ The presidential race was thrown wide open on Thursday when Vice President Jusuf Kalla said he was ready – Read More...
April 24, 2009

Internet Revolution Still in Early Days, Say Founders

MADRID ~ While the internet has dramatically changed lives around the world, its full impact will only be realized when – Read More...
April 24, 2009

Nusa Lembongan Enjoys ‘Tourist Invasion’

NUSA LEMBONGAN ~ European tourists longing for sunshine are bringing good luck to the people of Nusa Lembongan islet just – Read More...
April 24, 2009

April, 24-30, 2009

Once a Decade: The Hindu faithful from all over Bali converged on the island’s most sacred temple, Besakih on the – Read More...
April 24, 2009

Holy Land Hike Reveals Beauty of Conflict

MOUNT TABOR ~ The trail climbs through a pine forest carpeted with wildflowers, the call to prayer from an Arab – Read More...
April 24, 2009

Irish Airline Considering ‘Fat Tax’ on Passengers

DUBLIN ~ Irish budget airline Ryanair is looking at how it can introduce a “fat tax” after almost a third – Read More...
April 24, 2009

Thai Tourism to Lose $5.35bn: Govt

BANGKOK ~ Thailand could lose US$5.35 billion in tourism revenue and millions of visitors in 2009 following its latest bout – Read More...
April 24, 2009

Tibet Tourism Recovering Despite Security: State Media

BEIJING ~ Visitor arrivals in Tibet rose 12 percent over the past six months, state media said this week, despite – Read More...
April 24, 2009

Protestors Get Their Wish as Buddha Bar Drops Name

JAKARTA ~ The first Asian branch of the chic Paris-based Buddha Bar has dropped its name amid complaints by Indonesian – Read More...
April 24, 2009

President Denies Overseeing Poll Fraud

JAKARTA ~ President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has denied he was responsible for error-riddled voter lists for April 9 legislative elections – Read More...