The Nation

January 2, 2009

Boat Sinking Kills 10

JAKARTA ~ At least 10 people, including women and children, were killed on Monday after a strong wave capsized a – Read More...
December 19, 2008

Major Sumatran Quake, Tsunami Likely in Decades: Study

SINGAPORE ~ More than one million people on Sumatra island are vulnerable to a massive earthquake and tsunami potentially more – Read More...
December 19, 2008

New Mining Law Passed

JAKARTA ~ Parliament passed a long-awaited mining law on Tuesday designed to boost government revenues and remove obstacles to foreign – Read More...
December 19, 2008

Quake Hits off Sumatra

JAKARTA ~ A 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Sumatra on Wednesday, the US Geological Survey said, but there – Read More...
December 19, 2008

Kidnapped Russian Freed in Jakarta Raid

JAKARTA ~ A Russian national held by kidnappers for nearly a week was freed and his captors arrested in a – Read More...
December 19, 2008

Mumbai-Style Attack Drill Conducted

JAKARTA ~ The authorities staged a counterterrorism drill at the Jakarta stock exchange on Wednesday, mimicking last month’s deadly attacks – Read More...
December 19, 2008

Govt ‘Denies Role in Trafficking Route’

JAKARTA ~ The government has rejected allegations that its diplomats in Afghanistan have been selling visas to assist would-be illegal – Read More...
December 12, 2008

President Criticized for Signing Anti-Porn Law

JAKARTA ~ President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono was strongly criticized this week after signing a tough anti-pornography law that opponents have – Read More...
December 12, 2008

Australia, Indonesia to Increase Efforts against People Smuggling

JAKARTA ~ Indonesia and Australia agreed to step up the fight against people smuggling during top-level talks Wednesday after a – Read More...
December 12, 2008

Freak Waves Damage Houses in Papua

JAYAPURA ~ Freak waves damaged dozens of houses in Papua province, forcing evacuations but causing no injuries, an official said – Read More...