The Nation

April 16, 2010

Killer’s Death No Solace to Schoolgirl’s Father

JAKARTA THE death in a police raid of an Islamic extremist who led the beheading of three Christian schoolgirls in – Read More...
April 9, 2010

Sumatra Quake Causes Panic and Casualties

BANDA ACEH APOWERFUL 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit the island of Sumatra early on Wednesday, triggering widespread panic and tsunami warnings but – Read More...
April 9, 2010

Endangered Rhino Feared to Have Miscarried

JAKARTA ACRITICALLY endangered Sumatran rhino that became pregnant in captivity could have miscarried, a rhino conservationist said this week. Eight-year-old – Read More...
April 9, 2010

President Adds Illegal Loggers to ‘Mafia’ List

JAKARTA PRESIDENT Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has identified illegal logging as another form of entrenched corruption he wants to add to – Read More...
April 9, 2010

Govt Moves to ‘Solve’ Migrant Stand-off

MERAK THE government moved this week to end a six-month stand-off with scores of Sri Lankan migrants who have refused – Read More...
April 2, 2010

Indonesia Courts Foreign Investors with Image Makeover

JAKARTA Indonesia is hoping to throw off its reputation for natural disasters and corruption and become a magnet for the – Read More...
April 2, 2010

Stock Market Hits Record High

JAKARTA The country’s stock market broke struck a record high on Thursday as it reached 2,831.24 points in mid-afternoon trade – Read More...
March 26, 2010

Prisons a Breeding Ground for Terror: Analyst

JAKARTA TERRORISTS are using their time in jail to recruit and plan new attacks in blatant disregard for prison rules – Read More...
March 26, 2010

Govt Voices Understanding over Obama Visit Delay

JAKARTA President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono reacted with understanding after US President Barack Obama delayed a visit scheduled for this week. – Read More...
March 26, 2010

Govt Shuts Down Falun Gong Radio Station

JAKARTA THE GOVERNMENT closed a radio station linked to the Falun Gong spiritual movement on Wednesday, but denied it was – Read More...