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  • Democrats remains optimistic on winning 2014 elections

    Wed, February 8 2012 17:29

    The ruling Democratic Party remained optimistic, as officials said it would win the next general election in 2014, despite current problems caused by charges filed against party members..

  • U.S. Embassy to launch sports program with Bekasi students

    Wed, February 8 2012 17:27

    The United States embassy to Indonesia will sponsor a `Celebrating Diversity in American Sports` program with 100 students participating from nine high schools in Bekasi, located in Jakarta`s outskirts..

  • Charge against Nazaruddin too light

    Wed, February 8 2012 16:32

    Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Center (PPATK) Chief Muhammad Yusuf said the charge against Mohammad Nazaruddin who is on trial for involvement in the SEA Games 2011 athletes` village bribery case was too light..

  • Indonesia Red Cross supplies thousands face masks

    Wed, February 8 2012 16:30

    The Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) at Malang district, East Java is now preparing to distribute 10,000 face masks in anticipation of recent increased volcanic activity at Mount Semeru..

  • Consolidations must be done carefully

    Wed, February 8 2012 16:12

    President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has asked for prudence with regard to consolidating state-owned companies..

  • Hatta Ali elected supreme court chairman

    Wed, February 8 2012 15:53

    Justices of the Supreme Court (MA) on Wednesday elected Hatta Ali as their chairman to succeed Harifin Andi Tumpa who is due to retire in March..

  • RI envoy, EU president attend dialogue in Brussels

    Wed, February 8 2012 15:17

    RI Ambassador to the Europe Union (EU), Arif Havas Oegroseno, and President of EU Parliament Martin Schulz recently attended an annual dialogue in Brussels, Belgium, this year focusing on the theme, the "EU Debt Recession and Crisis"..

  • President, 18 ministers to attend press day commemoration in Jambi

    Wed, February 8 2012 01:06

    President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, along with 18 ministers will attend the commemoration of National Press Day here on Thursday..

  • Tugboat capsizes after being hit by high waves

    Tue, February 7 2012 22:42

    A tugboat, the Billion I, towing a barge loaded with 2,000 tons of bauxite, sunk around 500 meters from Satu Barelang Bridge, Riau Islands, after being hit by high waves..

  • Rafflesia arnoldii blooms up in 21 locations

    Tue, February 7 2012 14:21

    The flower arnoldii of rafflesia has been found blooming in 21 locations throughout Bengkulu Province, reports Agus Susatya, a researcher at Bengkulu University..

International
RI calls for end to violence in Syria

RI calls for end to violence in SyriaForeign Affairs Minister Marty M Natalegawa has again urged an end to the escalating violence against civilians in ...

Business
OJK to have three executive commissioners

OJK to have three executive commissionersThe future Financial Services Authority (OJK) will have nine commissioners, including three executive commissioners, ...

Sports
Inter Milan team to visit RI in May

Inter Milan team to visit RI in May A team of Italian football club Inter Milan is going to visit Jakarta next May 2012 to hold an exhibition match with ...

Entertainment
"Gillard shoe" put on eBay

A shoe advertised as the one Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard lost when she was bundled to a car by her ...

Science/Tech
Hackers intercept confidential FBI conference call

Hackers intercept confidential FBI conference callHacker group Anonymous on Friday released a recording of a confidential conference call between the U.S. Federal ...