The Nation

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...
December 12, 2008

Polluted River to Get Major Cleanup, Says ADB

JAKARTA ~ One of the world’s most polluted rivers, the Citarum in West Java, is about to receive a massive – Read More...
November 21, 2008

President Seeks ‘Strategic’ Ties with US

WASHINGTON ~ President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has called for a strategic partnership with the United States to confront 21st century – Read More...
November 21, 2008

Sulawesi Quake Kills Six; Thousands Displaced

BUOL ~ Six people were killed and some 10,000 displaced by a powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake that struck Sulawesi island this – Read More...
November 21, 2008

Mexico, Indonesia Sign Oil Deal

MEXICO CITY ~ Mexican President Felipe Calderon and his President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono announced an oil cooperation agreement between their – Read More...
November 21, 2008

Trader Faces Jail over Bank Rumors

JAKARTA ~ A share trader is facing six years in jail for spreading rumors about liquidity crises in local banks, – Read More...
November 21, 2008

Palm Oil Prices Expected to Plunge Due to Oversupply

KUALA LUMPUR ~ Palm oil prices could fall by 46 percent next year due to oversupply and waning demand for – Read More...