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Indonesian volcano Mount Sinabung erupts again

Last Updated: Friday, December 6, 2013, 20:39

Mount Sinabung, one of Indonesia`s most active volcanoes in North Sumatra, erupted again o Friday dashing the hopes of 17,094 evacuees staying in shelters of returning home soon, officials said.

Jakarta to host 2015 Badminton World Championships

Last Updated: Friday, November 29, 2013, 21:12

The Badminton World Federation (BWF) announced Friday that Jakarta will host the 2015 World Championships.

Indonesia issues Sumatra volcano warning, massive evacuation begins

Last Updated: Monday, November 25, 2013, 18:33

Indonesia authorities on Monday raised alert to highest level for the Mount Sinabung volcano in North Sumatra as it continued to emit hot gas into the air.

Australian PM responds to angry Indonesian leader

Last Updated: Saturday, November 23, 2013, 15:15

Prime Minister Tony Abbott said today his response to the Indonesian president`s angry letter following reports of Australian phone tapping of Indonesian leaders was on its way to Jakarta.

Army helicopter crash kills 13 in Indonesia

Last Updated: Saturday, November 9, 2013, 18:42

An army helicopter with 19 people on board crashed Saturday in Indonesia`s North Kalimantan province, killing 13 people and injuring six, an army spokesman told Xinhua.

Indonesia summons Australian envoy as spy row spreads in Asia

Last Updated: Friday, November 1, 2013, 09:42

Indonesia summoned Australia`s Ambassador to explain media reports his embassy in Jakarta was used to spy on Southeast Asia`s biggest country as part of a US-led global spying network.

Indonesia hit with mass strike over wage hike demands

Last Updated: Thursday, October 31, 2013, 16:43

Tens of thousands of workers went on strike across Indonesia on Thursday, in the latest industrial action to hit Southeast Asia`s top economy as its citizens seek a greater share of the spoils from stellar growth.

Death toll hits 29 in Indonesia boat sinking

Last Updated: Sunday, September 29, 2013, 22:24

The death toll in the sinking of a boat carrying asylum seekers off Indonesia`s coast has risen to 29, while dozens more are still missing.

Dozens still missing after boat sinks in Indonesia

Last Updated: Saturday, September 28, 2013, 16:20

Rescuers battled strong currents and high waves on Saturday while searching for dozens of people missing and feared dead one day after a boat carrying asylum seekers sank off the coast of Indonesia`s main island of Java, killing at least 21 people.

20 dead, many missing, as asylum-seeker boat sinks off Indonesia

Last Updated: Friday, September 27, 2013, 19:52

At least 20 people, mostly children, drowned and scores are missing after an Australia-bound boat carrying Middle Eastern asylum-seekers sank off Indonesia, police said on Friday.

Indian cinema`s 100 years: Celebrations in Jakarta too

Last Updated: Saturday, September 21, 2013, 17:57

The Indian embassy here will Sep 23 launch a series of events under the theme `Weave of Friendship` to celebrate the centenary year of Indian cinema.

Australian ministers in Indonesia for boatpeople talks

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 20, 2013, 11:00

Australian ministers will take part in regional talks in Indonesia on people-smuggling on Tuesday in a fresh bid to tackle an issue that looms large at upcoming elections.