Tag: Indonesia

Indonesia to repatriate two British citizens imprisoned on drug charges

DENPASAR, Indonesia (AP) — An Indonesian government official said Thursday that two British citizens imprisoned on drug charges…

National hero proposal for Indonesia’s Suharto sparks backlash

A proposal to include Indonesia's former military dictator Suharto on a list of national heroes sparked opposition from…

Glass elevator construction halted in Bali, Indonesia

Nov. 3 (UPI) -- Indonesian officials stopped construction of a large glass elevator project at world-renowned Kelingking Beach…

Indonesia to repatriate British grandmother on death row in drug case

Indonesia signed an agreement on Tuesday to repatriate two British nationals, including a seriously ill grandmother on death…

UK and Indonesia agree to send home a British woman facing death penalty for drugs

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — A British woman will avoid execution for drug smuggling in Indonesia under an agreement…

EU timber imports linked to deforestation on Indonesia’s Borneo: NGOs

Timber imports by companies operating in the European Union can be traced to logging on Indonesia's Borneo island,…

Indonesia growth push sparks fight on deforestation, rights

An "eco-city", a mining complex, and a massive project to grow food and fuel are all part of…

Clash between Indonesian army and insurgents leaves 14 dead in a village in Papua region

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia's military said Thursday it reclaimed a village in the restive Papua region following…

Indonesia military says 14 Papuan separatists killed in village battle

JAKARTA (Reuters) -Indonesia's military said it killed 14 Papuan fighters during an operation to free a village from…

By Reuters

Fire and explosion on oil tanker at Indonesian shipyard kills 10 and injures 21

BATAM, Indonesia (AP) — A fire and explosion on a crude palm oil tanker at a shipyard on…

Indonesia finds traces of radioactive element at clove farm

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia detected traces of radioactive cesium 137 at a clove plantation as it searches…

Indonesia denies visas to Israel gymnasts amid Gaza outcry

JAKARTA (Reuters) -Indonesia has denied visas to Israeli gymnasts, costing them a spot in a world championship in…

By Reuters