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Suspected kangaroo smuggler arrested in Indonesia

Well I must admit that I did not know there were Kangaroos in New Guinea, but evidently they are and live in the trees.  " An Indonesian man has been arrested on suspicion of smuggling 10 rare kangaroos from...

Human Trafficking and Slavery in DC Beltway

" The Washington Examiner’s Freeman Klopott is reporting that dozens of wealthy Beltway families have employed illegal immigrants as domestic employees in what Federal prosecutors have said amounts to slave labor. Sentencing was scheduled to be held for naturalized citizen...

Strong quake hits North Indonesia

An earthquake measuring 6.5 magnituted jolted the Sulwasi Island of Indonesia.The geologically highly volatile zone of pacific face such jolt frequently, the tectonic movement moves of the plate and adjustment afterward shakes the plate.But it becomes disater when the...

Indonesia dam burst kills dozens

In an shocking incident of bursting of Dam in south-west part of the capital Jakarta, several people died and hundreds are missing.The officials are saying that 50 bodies have been recovered and death toll may rise. ...

Obama look-alike shoots to fame

  " Indonesian photographer Ilham Anas won't be at US President Barack Obama's inauguration on Tuesday. Instead he'll be starring as an Obama look-alike on Indonesian TV. Anas, 34, who from some angles bears a...

News Just in:Former Indonesian Foreign Minister "Ali Alatas" Dies

i just received some news from my friend dalton that former foreign minister "ali alatas" dies in jakarta he was 76. malaysian pm to attend alatas wake,prime minister abdullah badawi will attend the wake of the...

Indonesia rejects Bali bomber's jail wedding plea

SURABAYA, Indonesia, May 9 (Reuters) - Indonesian authorities have rejected a request by one of three men on death row for the 2002 Bali bombings to remarry his ex-wife in his prison cell, an official said on Tuesday. Amrozi, dubbed the "Smiling Bomber" for his constant...

Indonesia execution of Bali bombers sparks clashes

TENGGULUN, Indonesia (Reuters) - Thousands of people including some hardliners gathered for the funerals of three Indonesians executed on Sunday for the 2002 Bali bombings, sparking clashes between police and emotional supporters. The three men from the militant group Jemaah...

New plans to protect native tigers and elephants in Sumatra

There will be new measures put in place to conserve the numbers of tigers and elephants on the island of Sumatra.The Tesso Nilo National Park will be doubled in size, and is an important area of forest for both...

Cause of 'Treeman's' barklike growths revealed

"(CNN) -- For 20 years, the warts studding Dede Kosawa's hands and feet multiplied and sprouted like gnarled roots. ...

Saina wins Yonnex Open title

"Ace Indian woman shuttler Saina Nehwal on Sunday won the Yonex Chinese Taipei Open defeating unseeded Li Ya Lydia Cheah of Malaysia 21-8 21-19. Earlier in the semi-final, Saina defeated Pia Zehadiah Bernadet of Indonesia in a one-sided match on Saturday. Saina became the...

Muslims mark start of Ramadan

Muslims around the world are observing the start of the holy month of Ramadan.The exact time of the beginning of the holiday depends on when the crescent moon is sighted around the world."The first day of fasting...

ANTARA :: Indonesia`s prominent economist Sjahrir passes away in Singapore

Another lost for Indonesia govt. He is one of the greatest scholar for Indonesia ever have. "Sjahrir (63), a senior economist and an economic adviser in the Council of Presidential Advisers (Wantimpres), passed...

Children feel 'hurt' on their national day

" The commemoration of National Children's Day turned sour Wednesday with the government refusing to allow children to read out their demand for the establishment of a special ministry of their own. The...

Bali bombers 'to die by Ramadan'

After 6 years waiting, the defendant finally will be executed in holly month of ramadan. Why wait until ramadhan, why not now?!"Indonesia says it hopes to execute three militants for their part in the 2002 Bali...

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