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Massive Earthquake hits Java Island in Indonesia

"A 7.4 Earthquake hits Java Island (Indonesia) approximately around 02:55:02 pm local time. Anyone has relative or friends that experience this massive earthquake? The latest damage report says the earthquake...

created by drewh78 | 15 wks ago | updated 15 wks ago
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Siamese Twins Abby & Brittany Hensel turn 16

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Conjoined Twins Born with 1 body in Indonesia Can't Be Separated

Conjoined twins born with one body in Jakarta, Indonesia, share the same body and all vital organs, except for their hearts and heads, but they will never be able to be separated. ""This is final. They can't be...

created by Amy Judd | 20 wks ago | updated 20 wks ago
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Indonesia suspects fugitive terrorist in bombings

Indonesian Investigators, who are working to identify suspects of the two American luxury hotels in Jakarta, have confirmed that at least four of the dead were foreigners. The suspicion is being firmed up...

created by albertacowpoke | 22 wks ago
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Indonesia: Ritz-Carlton and Marriott Hotels Rocked by Explosions

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Jakarta Ritz-Carlton and Marriott Hotels Rocked by Explosions

There are multiple reports that at least two busy hotels in Jakarta, Indonesia, the Jakarta Marriott and the Jakarta Ritz-Carlton, have been rocked by explosions, killing at least 9 people according to Indonesia's...

created by Tina Kells | 22 wks ago | updated 22 wks ago
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CCTV recording of Jakarta hotels bombing suspect prior to the explosion (17th July 2009)

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Jakarta Indonesia Explosion Video Surfaces

CCTV footage from the lobby of Jakarta, Indonesia's Ritz-Carlton Hotel, showing one of the suspected bombers, was aired on several local television stations before getting picked up by western outlets. The footage...

created by Jordan Yerman | 22 wks ago | updated 22 wks ago
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Manchester United cancel trip to Jakarta after bombs explode

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Manchester United wer to stay at Ritz-Carlton Jakarta blast hotel

The Jakarta Indonesia bombing blast on the Ritz-Carlton and Marriott Hotels has forced Manchester United to cancel the Jakarta leg of their Asia tour. The Manchester United organization arrived in Kuala Lumpur when...

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created by JeffHuang | 22 wks ago | updated 22 wks ago
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Indonesia Presidential Election: Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono in Lead

On Wednesday, July 8, the world's third-largest democracy voted in the second direct presidential election in the history of Indonesia. "Voting across the world's most populous Muslim country reportedly went off without violence or major controversy. More than 176 million...

created by cyn.khoo | 23 wks ago
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Jakarta Floods : February 4 2007

Jakarta Floods : February 4 2007Location : Deplu - H. Muhi, South Jakarta

opinion by PinoDita | 31 wks ago
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Biscuit boxes contain sharp objects

The Saudi government through the UN World Food Programme donated thousands of boxes of biscuits which were distributed by Care International to help curb malnutrion problems among elementary students in East Nusa Tenggara. Razor blades, glass splinters, gravel and straight...

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created by Suranee | 36 wks ago
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At Least 70 people Died as Dam Breaks Near Jakarta

I was born in Jakarta, so to see this disaster happened, is saddening. I do hope this event brings a wake up call to improve Jakarta infrastructure. I believe even though it will cost a lot but the cost will...

opinion by drewh78 | 38 wks ago | updated 38 wks ago
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Hillary Clinton lands in Indonesia with message for Muslims

The newly-appointed U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived in Jakarta on Wednesday, starting her two-day visit in the country as part of her first Asia visit to rebuild ties with the Muslim world on her...

created by Sanjay Jha | 43 wks ago | updated 43 wks ago
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Dozens injured as major quake hits Indonesia

A powerful earthquake off eastern Indonesia damaged dozens of buildings and sent panicked residents fleeing to higher ground on Thursday, some climbing trees to escape a feared tsunami, officials and witnesses...

created by Sanjay Jha | 44 wks ago | updated 44 wks ago
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Indonesian `sex cult` leader arrested: police

Jakarta - An Indonesian cult head accused of leading his followers in wild orgies and giving sermons in his underpants was arrested Thursday and faces charges of "lewd acts" and insulting religion, police said. Agus Noro, the head of the Satria Piningit Weteng Buwono sect,...

created by flankers-23 | 46 wks ago | updated 46 wks ago
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Indonesian worker trapped in Gaza back in Jakarta

Jakarta, - An Indonesian worker who was trapped in Gaza during the Israeli military aggression, Umi Saodah, has arrived back in Indonesia, safe and sound. "Umi Saodah arrived in Jakarta at about 1.30 p.m from Cairo. The Indonesian government tried to bring Umi Saodah home as...

created by flankers-23 | 46 wks ago | updated 46 wks ago
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Obama Lookalike Ilham Anas: Shy Photographer Poised for Fame

Ilham Anas, self described as "shy," is poised for international fame for his uncanny resemblance to US President Barack Obama. The Obama lookalike is already a celebrity in his adopted home town of...

created by Tina Kells | 47 wks ago | updated 47 wks ago
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