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Optimism high around globe for better 2014, poll says

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 7, 2014, 04:36

Most people around the world are optimistic that 2014 will be better than last year and that the global economy will be stronger, according to a poll released on Monday.

16 Indonesians die after drinking bootleg alcohol

Last Updated: Monday, January 6, 2014, 18:44

Sixteen Indonesians have died and nine are fighting for their lives after drinking bootleg alcohol to celebrate New Year`s Eve on the main island of Java, police said Monday.

Indonesia jails extremist over Myanmar embassy plot

Last Updated: Monday, January 6, 2014, 13:31

An Indonesian court jailed an Islamic extremist for seven and a half years Monday over an "evil" plot to bomb the Myanmar embassy to avenge the killing of Rohingya Muslims.

Indonesians rescued from faulty boat off Malaysia: Report

Last Updated: Sunday, January 5, 2014, 11:33

Some 51 Indonesians who drifted in rough seas for five days after the engine on their rickety boat failed have been rescued by Malaysian authorities, a report said on Sunday.

Indonesian volcano erupts 30 times as 20,000 displaced

Last Updated: Saturday, January 4, 2014, 14:37

An Indonesian volcano that has erupted relentlessly for months shot volcanic ash into the air 30 times on Saturday, forcing further evacuations with more than 20,000 people now displaced, an official said.

Indonesian terror suspects planned US embassy attack: Police

Last Updated: Friday, January 3, 2014, 13:51

Six suspected terrorists killed in a New Year`s Eve police raid near Jakarta had planned to carry out a string of attacks targeting the US embassy, a church and Buddhist temples, police said.

19,000 Indonesians flee erupting Mount Sinabung

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 31, 2013, 09:25

More than 19,000 people have been displaced by a volcano in Indonesia that has been erupting for months and shot lava into the air nine times overnight, an official said Tuesday.

Flood displaces 18,000 in Indonesia

Last Updated: Monday, December 30, 2013, 19:46

Around 18,000 people in western Indonesia have had to leave their homes after two rivers burst their banks and flooded thousands of houses, an official said on Monday.

18 mourners killed in Indonesia road collision

Last Updated: Sunday, December 29, 2013, 17:07

Police officer Capt. Mustofa says the pickup was carrying a group of 29 mourners from East Java`s Probolinggo town who were on their way to pay respects to their relative.

Cabinet approves India`s stand at WTO

Last Updated: Friday, December 20, 2013, 00:40

Cabinet approved the stand taken by India at the ninth ministerial conference of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) held in Bali in Indonesia Dec 3-7.

Copywriter works for 30 hours in a row, dies next day

Last Updated: Thursday, December 19, 2013, 03:00

A young copywriter after working continuously for 30 hours met with a tragic end. Mita Diran from Jakarta, Indonesia died over the last weekend after she collapsed and slipped in a coma.

Indonesia warns of Christmas terror attack threat

Last Updated: Thursday, December 12, 2013, 17:12

Indonesian police warned on Thursday that Islamic extremists may be planning to target worshippers at Christmas and New Year celebrations in the capital Jakarta and other parts of the country.