Bali

September 12, 2008

Hawking Bets CERN Won’t Find ‘God Particle’

LONDON ~ Renowned British astrophysicist Stephen Hawking has bet US$100 that a mega-experiment this week will not find an elusive – Read More...
September 5, 2008

As Ramadan Descends, Belt Buckles Are Tightened

LEGIAN/JAKARTA ~ Families across Indonesia are tightening their belts during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, as rising food and – Read More...
September 5, 2008

Dive Boat Stricken off Komodo after Captain Disappears

LEGIAN ~ Thirteen foreign tourists were left stranded off the coast of the lizard-thronged island of Komodo east of Bali – Read More...
September 5, 2008

President to Open Asian Beach Games

LEGIAN ~ President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is scheduled to officially open the Asian Beach Games on October 18, the first – Read More...
August 29, 2008

Another Push for World Heritage Status for Jatiluwih Terraces

TABANAN ~ The exotic agricultural area of Jatiluwih in Tabanan has failed to be awarded status as a World Heritage – Read More...
August 29, 2008

Udayana University Named Anti-Corruption Center

JIMBARAN ~ The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) announced on Wednesday that the University of Udayana will be the chosen university – Read More...
August 29, 2008

Netherlands to Open Human Rights Office in Nusa Dua

DENPASAR ~ The Dutch government is to open an office in the Nusa Dua tourism enclave dealing with human rights – Read More...
August 29, 2008

ASEAN, Australia, New Zealand Trade Pact ‘Near’

SINGAPORE ~ Negotiations for an ASEAN bloc free trade deal with Australia and New Zealand are nearly completed, Trade Minister – Read More...
August 23, 2008

President Sees Robust National Growth

LEGIAN/JAKARTA ~ Southeast Asia’s biggest economy can expect strong growth of 6.2 percent next year despite a global outlook “wrought – Read More...
August 23, 2008

Govt Says UN under Pressure over Myanmar

LEGIAN/JAKARTA ~ The UN Security Council is under “growing pressure” to act against Myanmar’s military regime unless it takes more – Read More...