2009

May 29, 2009

Ljubljana: Too Cool to Get Hot

By Scott Vogel The Washington Post You will no doubt recall that long ago time (2006, I mean) when everyone – Read More...
May 29, 2009

Idiot Aussies: Grow Up and Take Responsibility

By Alexander Downer I don’t know about you, but it’s always nice to get emails. Once upon a time you’d – Read More...
May 29, 2009

Beijing’s Would-Be Houdinis

By Sebastian Mallaby With extraordinary speed, China has morphed from a diffident player in international finance into an impatient table-banger. – Read More...
May 29, 2009

World Must Fight Carbon Dioxide Fast

By Bill McKibben All around the world, national governments are trying to hammer out their global warming policies, preparing for – Read More...
May 29, 2009

New Rules Require Disabled Pedestrians to Wear Signs

JAKARTA ~ Disabled pedestrians in Indonesia are required to wear signs identifying them as handicapped under new traffic regulations passed – Read More...
May 29, 2009

Alleged People Smuggler Extradited to Australia

JAKARTA ~ The authorities extradited an alleged people smuggling kingpin to Australia on Tuesday to face multiple charges of human – Read More...
May 29, 2009

OZ Minerals Cleared to Sell Indonesian Project

SYDNEY ~ Australian miner OZ Minerals has received the official green light to sell its Martabe gold and silver project – Read More...
May 29, 2009

Three Years On, Indonesia’s Mud Victims Await Justice

PORONG ~ With no justice from the government, villager Parti has her own plans for the company executives blamed for – Read More...
May 29, 2009

Always Look on the Bright Side of Life (Mostly)

By Hannah Black The Bali Times SILAKARANG ~ There has been a lot of talk in the village of a – Read More...
May 29, 2009

Economic Crisis Leaves World Sitting on ‘Powder Keg’: Amnesty

LONDON ~ The world is sitting on a “powder keg” of social unrest, which risks exploding as human rights are – Read More...