May

May 22, 2012

Jennifer Lopez Named ‘Most Powerful’ Star

NEW YORK Jennifer Lopez is the world’s most powerful celebrity, according to Forbes magazine in a rankings based on a – Read More...
May 22, 2012

Stars, Sexism Row Share Cannes Opening Spotlight

The Cannes Film Festival opened on Wednesday with a sweet-natured family romp by Wes Anderson, as women jurors spoke up – Read More...
May 22, 2012

Documentary Tries to Turn Page on Polanski Sex Case

A documentary on Roman Polanski presented at Cannes on Wednesday gave a glowing account of the director’s glittering career and – Read More...
May 22, 2012

Clean Power Conference Held In Nusa Dua

DENPASAR A Clean Power Asia Conference (CPA) was attended by 600 professionals in the field of renewable energy and cleaner – Read More...
May 21, 2012

Life Term Sought for Bali Bombmaker

Prosecutors asked for a life sentence rather than the death penalty on Monday for Bali bombmaker Umar Patek, arguing that his remorse in the dock should spare him from a firing squad.
May 21, 2012

Balinese Scientists Win Big Grants

JAKARTA Seven Indonesian scientists have won research grants provided by USAID worth US$800,000, aimed at preserving marine biodiversity and the – Read More...
May 21, 2012

Indonesia ‘Opening Up’ to Prison Swaps

SYDNEY Indonesia has hinted at prisoner swap deals with Australia and other countries, with Foreign Minister Marty Natalegawa reportedly saying – Read More...
May 21, 2012

Australian on Death Row Seeks Clemency

DENPASAR An Australian drug smuggler on death row in Bali has appealed for clemency from President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. Andrew – Read More...
May 21, 2012

Spectre of Greek Eurozone Exit Deepens Crisis

ATHENS/DENPASAR Increasing fears that Greece could be forced out of the eurozone, as it heads for new elections, deepened the – Read More...
May 21, 2012

Asia’s Promise Offers Respite from Europe’s Woes

DENPASAR Whether it’s for business, study or an exotic retirement, the French are flocking to Asia like never before, drawn – Read More...