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Bro. Erano G. Manalo, Iglesia Ni Cristo Member, Passes Away at 84

Today, Bro. Eraño Manalo, head of the Iglesia Ni Cristo of Philippines died in his home. The news was delivered by one of the religious group’s officials, Bro. Bienvenido Santiago, through the television...

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...

Indonesia quake search stepped up !

Rescuers in Indonesia are searching the rubble of collapsed buildings for survivors after a powerful earthquake, with the toll expected to rise. At least 44 people are confirmed dead and thousands of homes ruined after the 7.0-magnitude quake hit on Wednesday. More than 300...

Money laundering

Three tax officers (sitting) allegedly involved in a US$500,000 money laundering case sign their case files before being handed over to the West Java prosecuter’s office in Bandung on Monday. This is the biggest...

Palestinian ambassador attends international youth forum 2008

""The Palestinian youths continue their struggle, but unfortunately with the support of the United Nations," he said.On the occasion, the Palistinian diplomat also gave a briefing on the situation in his counry.An...

Bio Farma produces birdflu vaccines in 2011

""In the initial stage, seasonal birdflu vaccines will be produced starting next year, and preparations will be made for birdflu vaccine production for humans in anticipation of a birdflu pandemic," Planning and Development Director of PT Bio Farma Iskandar said on the...

Eruptions of Anak Krakatau coupled with fireballs

"Serang, Banten (ANTARA News)- Mt Anak Krakatau in the Sunda Strait on Sunday sent up fireballs coupled with earsplitting bursts for about five minutes.Juwono of the Mt Anak Krakatau monitoring post in Pasauran...

Alert status of Mt Papandayan raised

""The volcanic activity of Mt Papandayan has been increasing since early in April including tremors and smoke coming out of its peak, so that it was necessary on Wednesday (April 16) to raise its status to alert," Momon said in Cisurupan, Garut regency.The shallow volcanic...

Indonesia raises alert level on Java volcano: volcanology office

"Indonesian authorities raised the alert level on a volcano near the country's third largest city, the state volcanology office said Thursday."Since April 16, 2008, at 12:00 am (0500 GMT), we have upgraded the alert level of (Mount) Papandayan to 'vigilance' (level two)," a...

Being free, noted bizman Probosutedjo leaves prison after dawn prayers

"Probosutedjo was fetched by his six children after he made a stopover at an assimilation house located behind the Sukamiskin penitentiary. "Pak (Mr) Probo left the house on Wednesday morning at about 5 am after dawn (Subuh) prayers," said Emil, Probosutedjo`s private staff...

Soeharto`s step brother Probosutedjo to be released Wednesday

"Bandung, W Java (ANTARA News) - The late former President Soeharto`s step brother Probosutedjo sentenced to four years in jail for involvement in the misappropriation of Rp 100 billion in industrial forest estate rehabilitation fund will be released from Sukamiskin...

Seven Indonesian museums launch museum visit package

"Seven museums in Jakarta, Bandung, Surakarta and Surabaya jointly launched a museum visit package on Thursday. The seven museums are the National Museum of Jakarta, the Bank Mandiri Museum of Jakarta, the Museum...

Hizbut Tahrir protests blasphemy against Prophet Muhammad in Europe

"The publication of cartoons on the Prophet Muhammad in European newspapers could not be separated from the `war on terror` being waged by the US, Europe and their allies, the Muslim organization said in a statement.The rally was a reaction to the publication of cartoons...

Udjo`s Angklung Studio to hold 15 concerts abroad

Bandung, West Java (ANTARA News) - Udjo`s Angklung Studio has set itself the target of holding 15 concerts abroad this year."The opening concerts will be held in March - April in Turkey, South Africa and Rome...

Indonesia rock concert stampede kills 10

"Jakarta (ANTARA News) - A stampede at a rock concert in Indonesia's West Java province killed 10 people and injured several, police said on Sunday. Hundreds of fans had packed a hall to watch a performance by a little known punk rock band in the city of Bandung when the...

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