Analysis: Twin hotel bombings show resilience of Indonesian militants despite crackdownJAKARTA, Indonesia — Twin hotel bombings Friday appear to show the resilience of al-Qaida-linked militants in Indonesia despite a crackdown that many assumed had left them seriously weakened. Terrorist blasts kill 8, wound 50 at luxury hotels in JakartaJAKARTA, Indonesia — Suicide bombers who checked in as guests smuggled explosives into American luxury hotels in Indonesia’s capital and set off a pair of heavy blasts that killed eight people and wounded more than 50, investigators said Friday. Jakarta police chief says suspected bombers were guests at Marriott hotelJAKARTA, Indonesia — Jakarta’s police chief says several suspects in the bombing of the Marriott were staying at the hotel. Senior lawmaker says there are ‘indications’ suicide attackers carried out Jakarta bombingsJAKARTA, Indonesia — A senior lawmaker says there are “indications” suicide attackers carried out the twin bombings on hotels in downtown Jakarta that killed nine and wounded 50. Bombs hit Ritz, Marriott hotels in Indonesian capital, killing 9, wounding 50JAKARTA, Indonesia — Suspected suicide bombers set off explosions that ripped through two luxury hotels in Jakarta Friday, killing nine and wounding at least 50 more, ending a four-year lull in terror attacks in the world’s most populous Muslim nation. At least 18 foreigners were among the dead and wounded. PM blames developed world for slowdown, climate changeNEW DELHI - Heading for the G8-G5 summit in the Italian earthquake-hit town of L’Aquila Wednesday, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh blamed the developed economies for the present global financial and economic slowdown and adverse consequences of climate change being faced by the world. Philippine troops capture Muslim militant suspected in 2000 Manila bombings that killed 22MANILA, Philippines — Philippine troops have captured a Muslim explosives expert suspected in several terrorist attacks, including five nearly simultaneous bombings that killed 22 people in Manila in 2000, officials said Thursday. Liquor laced with methanol kills 25, including 4 foreigners, on Indonesian resort islandsJAKARTA, Indonesia — Twenty-five people, including four foreigners, have died over the past two weeks possibly after drinking homemade liquor laced with methanol on the Indonesian resort islands of Bali and Lombok, officials said Tuesday. Crisis forcing Asia to reduce its reliance on exports, but many countries unprepared for shiftBALI, Indonesia — Cutting Asia’s reliance on exports for growth has taken on new urgency as the global economic crisis sends trade into a tailspin. But many economies in the region are unprepared for such a profound shift. Asia should rebound next year: ADB presidentBALI - Developing countries in Asia should be able to rebound from the global economic crisis and reach 6 percent growth next year, the president of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Haruhiko Kuroda, said here Monday. ADB president urges Asia to step up fight against poverty, climate changeBALI, Indonesia — Asia must do more to cut poverty and take the lead in fighting global warming, the Asian Development Bank president said Monday, as the region emerges from the economic crisis with more clout on the world stage. Asian nations endorse $120 bn emergency fundBALI - Asian nations Sunday agreed on the make-up of a $120-billion regional liquidity fund designed to counter the global economic crisis. Asia must rethink growth policies, boost safety net as it grapples with slump, officials sayBALI, Indonesia — Asia’s governments must spend more on social safety nets and reduce their reliance on export-driven growth as they grapple with an economic meltdown that will keep tens of millions trapped in poverty, finance officials said Sunday. ADB to set up $3 bn emergency fund to fight downturnBALI - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) plans to set up a $3-billion fund to help developing member countries cope with the global economic crisis, its president, Haruhiko Kuroda, said Saturday. Hema Malini, Bharatanatyam - Indonesian dancer loves everything about IndiaBALI - Didik Nini Thowok is one of the most celebrated dancers of Indonesia. A multi-faceted artist who has mastered various forms of dance, he is globally renowned. But guess which country has Thowok lost his heart to? India. Randhawa finishes seventh at Indonesia Open golfBALI - Top Indian golfer Jyoti Randhawa coped with a non-co-operative putter, but still managed to post his second top-10 finish of the season as he carded a two-under 70 in the final round to finish tied seventh place at the Enjoy Jakarta Indonesia Open here Sunday. Ghei tied fifth at Indonesia Open golfBALI - Indian golfer Gaurav Ghei shot a fine four-under 68 and jumped to tied fifth at the midway stage of the Enjoy Jakarta Indonesia Open here Friday. Digvijay, Chowrasia make solid starts at Indonesia OpenBALI - Indian golfers Digvijay Singh and S.S.P. Chowrasia got off to solid starts with three-under 69 and two-under 70 in the opening round at the Enjoy Jakarta Indonesia Open here Thursday. Fiza finally complains to police against Chand MohammedMOHALI - Having waited for his return even beyond her own deadlines, Anuradha Bali aka Fiza, wife of former Haryana deputy chief minister Chander Mohan alias Chand Mohammed, Monday filed a complaint with the Punjab police against him in Mohali town adjoining Chandigarh. Fiza serves 48-hour ultimatum to Chand MohammedCHANDIGARH - Upset over being left in the lurch by former Haryana deputy chief minister Chander Mohan alias Chand Mohammed, his ‘wife’ Fiza aka Anuradha Bali Thursday served him a 48-hour ultimatum to return to her and spell her status or face legal action. Australian Muslims jailed on terrorism chargesSYDNEY - An Australian cleric and six of his followers were jailed Tuesday for forming a terrorist cell that police allege plotted to bomb the 100,000 spectators at the 2005 rugby cup final in Melbourne. |
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