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Govt raises alert level on Mt. Seulawah Agam

Thu, 09/02/2010 9:59 PM

The Center for Volcanology and Disaster Mitigation has put Mt. Seulawah Agam in Aceh on the third alert level ...

Discovery Channel hostage-taker hated programming

Thu, 09/02/2010 9:25 PM

A gunman police shot to death after he took hostages at Discovery Channel's headquarters said he hated the company's ...

Sets sail: A number of passengers are about to board KM Ciremai ship docking at Tanjung Priok seaport in North Jakarta for a trip to Kaimana in West Papua on Thursday. The seaport is bracing for an exodus of Idul Fitri holiday makers in the next few days.Sets sail: A number of passengers are about to board KM Ciremai ship docking at Tanjung Priok seaport in North Jakarta for a trip to Kaimana in West Papua on Thursday. The seaport is bracing for an exodus of Idul Fitri holiday makers in the next few days.
Hand in hand: Indonesian Foreign Minister Marty Natalegawa, right, and Thailand's Foreign Minister Kasit Piromya speak to the media during a joint press conference in Nusa Dua, Bali on Thursday. Indonesia and Thailand are holding the seventh joint commission meeting (JCM) to facilitate bilateral cooperation. AP/Firdia LisnawatiHand in hand: Indonesian Foreign Minister Marty Natalegawa, right, and Thailand's Foreign Minister Kasit Piromya speak to the media during a joint press conference in Nusa Dua, Bali on Thursday. Indonesia and Thailand are holding the seventh joint commission meeting (JCM) to facilitate bilateral cooperation.
Take the chance: President Barack Obama meets with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington. Mubarak spoke alongside Obama and the leaders of Israel, the Palestinians and of Jordan at the office, calling on Israel to freeze settlement activity in the Israeli-occupied territories and seize the moment for peace.  AP/Susan WalshTake the chance: President Barack Obama meets with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington. Mubarak spoke alongside Obama and the leaders of Israel, the Palestinians and of Jordan at the office, calling on Israel to freeze settlement activity in the Israeli-occupied territories and seize the moment for peace.
Casualty check: Forensic experts inspect the coffins containing the remains of 16 Hondurans who were killed in Mexico while trying to reach the US border, before returning the bodies to family members in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. The bodies of 72 Central and South American migrants, who were allegedly killed by a Mexican drug cartel, were found within 100 miles of the US border on Aug. 24. AP/Fernando AntonioCasualty check: Forensic experts inspect the coffins containing the remains of 16 Hondurans who were killed in Mexico while trying to reach the US border, before returning the bodies to family members in Tegucigalpa, Honduras.
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Govt raises alert level on Mt. Seulawah Agam

Thu, 09/02/2010 9:59 PM

The Center for Volcanology and Disaster Mitigation has put Mt. Seulawah Agam in Aceh on the third alert level following a series of earthquakes recorded in the last few days.

Susno denies receiving bribe from Sjahril

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Thu, 09/02/2010 8:54 PM

Former National Police detective chief Comr. Gen. Susno Duadji denied accusations on Thursday that he had ever received or been promised to receive Rp 500 million in bribe from suspected case ...

Discovery Channel hostage-taker hated programming

Thu, 09/02/2010 9:25 PM

A gunman police shot to death after he took hostages at Discovery Channel's headquarters said he hated the company's shows such as "Kate Plus 8" because they promote population growth and its ...

EU hails US for Israel-Palestinian talks

Thu, 09/02/2010 8:37 PM

The European Union has applauded President Barack Obama for getting the Mideast peace talk going again after two years.

UN official: BlackBerry data requests legitimate

Thu, 09/02/2010 9:01 PM

The chief of the U.N.'s telecommunications agency urged the Canadian manufacturer of the BlackBerry to allow law enforcement agencies access to customer data, saying that governments all over the ...

Oil hovers below $74 as global stocks rally

Thu, 09/02/2010 12:25 PM

Oil prices hovered below $74 a barrel Thursday in Asia, consolidating a big gain the day before as a global stock market rally buoyed investor confidence.

Police promise 24-hour patrols during Idul Fitri

Thu, 09/02/2010 7:14 PM

The police will deploy 8,000 officers to provide around-the-clock security during Idul Fitri as part of Operation Ketupat 2010. The nationwide operation will begin Friday, one week before Idul ...

Workers rally at tax office over holiday bonus cut

Thu, 09/02/2010 5:34 PM

Thousands of workers of Adidas shoe maker PT Panarub Industry rallied outside the regional tax office on Jl. Imam Bonjol in Tangerang municipality on Thursday to protest their Idul Fitri bonus ...

Mourinho says titles no longer 'obsess' him

Thu, 09/02/2010 5:02 PM

Jose Mourinho says he's no longer "obsessed" with winning titles.

Pacquiao still wants fight against Mayweather

Thu, 09/02/2010 7:08 AM

Manny Pacquiao and his trainer Freddie Roach said they agreed to every demand put forward by Floyd Mayweather Jr. for what could have been the richest fight in boxing history.

Tana Toraja regent stands trial for graft

Thu, 09/02/2010 6:32 PM

State prosecutors indicted Tana Toraja regent Johanis Amping Situru on Thursday on charges of misusing Rp 1.6 billion (US$177,700) in regional budget in 2003 and 2004.

Military troops sent to tense Buol regency

Thu, 09/02/2010 6:10 PM

The Wirabuana military command overseeing Sulawesi has sent a companion of troops to Buol regency to help the local police restore order following a deadly clash between police and local ...

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Mardigu Wowiek Prasantyo: Under his spell

Mardigu Wowiek Prasantyo is like everyone’s best friend: The police, private companies, celebrities or drug addicts will all come knocking on ...

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Western esthetics meet eastern symbolism

German-born painter Peter Dittmar combines western esthetic skills with eastern symbolism in his ongoing solo exhibition New Colour Windows.

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‘Salak’ farmers chose crop over tourism

Residents of Dukuh hamlet, Sibetan village, Karangasem not only eke out a living from salak plantations, but actually live among this species of ...

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Is Bali overexploited?

Thu, 09/02/2010 9:36 AM

The answer to the above question is a resounding yes. Yes, Bali is definitely, and badly, overexploited. One has only to glance at the data below to be convinced that this is the current state of ...

The importance of private sector

Thu, 09/02/2010 9:36 AM

The week long ASEAN economic ministers meeting in Danang, Viet Nam ended on Aug. 27, 2010 with one key message: Implement fully and timely commitments under the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC).

Letter: Adopt me please!

Thu, 09/02/2010 9:57 AM

I found a dog, which I call Jati, sitting in the rain on Jatinegara highway in February. I thought he was just lost, so I stopped by and wanted to rescue him to a safe place, like a housing ...

Text your say: Who deserves to lead the KPK?

Thu, 09/02/2010 9:40 AM

Your comments on the nomination of human rights activist Bambang Widjojanto and Judicial Commission chairman Busyro Muqoddas to lead the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) and your preference of ...

Question:

Wed, 09/01/2010 4:42 PM
Rights activist Bambang Widjojanto and Judicial Commission chairman Busyro Muqoddas have been nominated to lead the KPK. Who do think deserves to lead the antigraft body? Why? Send us your thoughts by Email: readersforum@thejakartapost.com, SMS: +628111872772, Facebook:tjpforum, Twitter:tjpforum. Please include your name and city.

Life

Director Allyn at the ready for reaction to new movie

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Thu, 09/02/2010 9:32 AM

Young American screenwriter-director Conor Allyn is excited about Thursday’s premiere of Darah Garuda (Blood of Eagles), the second in the Merah Putih movie trilogy about Indonesia’s fight ...

Western esthetics meet eastern symbolism

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Thu, 09/02/2010 9:09 AM

German-born painter Peter Dittmar combines western esthetic skills with eastern symbolism in his ongoing solo exhibition New Colour Windows.

The Mount Bromo Kasada ritual

Wed, 09/01/2010 9:50 PM
According to Tengger folklore, the Kasada ritual was inherited from their ancestors and came from the legend of Jaka ...

Breaking of the fast at Istiqlal Mosque

Sat, 08/28/2010 12:43 AM
Every evening during the Ramadan fasting month, hundreds of Muslims in the capital city wait for the fast-breaking ...

Victims of terror

Sat, 08/14/2010 7:21 PM

Judged guilty

Sat, 08/07/2010 10:56 PM

Bianglala Seni Urban

09/23/2010 until 10/20/2010
Salihara Jl. Salihara 16, Pasar Minggu, South Jakarta (Tel. 7891202, www.salihara.org)

Jugun Ianfu photo exhibition

08/12/2010 until 09/12/2010
Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav. S-3, Kuningan, South Jakarta (Tel. 5241069)

Philosophy talk

Fri, 05/07/2010 5:19 PM
Special to The Jakarta Post Swiss Ambassador to Indonesia Heinz Walker-Nederkoorn (fourth from left) hosts a ...

Exchange

Fri, 05/07/2010 5:19 PM
Malaysian Ambassador to Indonesian Dato Syed Munshe Afdzaruddin Bin Syed Hassan (left) looks at a book presented by ...

Soccer crazed with TELKOMVision

Wed, 08/25/2010 5:37 PM
Soccer will once again rule the TV with TELKOMVision’s decision to bring both the Italian Serie A League and La ...

Grand Sahid Jaya presents special weekend packages

Wed, 08/25/2010 5:35 PM
After undergoing extensive renovation, Grand Sahid Jaya is now ready to welcome guests to its modern and elegant ...