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Obama sends 100 troops to fight rebels in central Africa

US President Barack Obama said Friday he is sending 100 combat troops to central Africa to help and advise forces ...

Forest fires could hinder C02 cutting efforts

Forest fire hot spots have been detected in around 10 provinces in Indonesia during the present dry season which has ...

Ministry deploys personnel, planes to help extinguish forest fires

The forestry ministry has mobilized personnel and three planes to help extinguish forest fires on Sumatra Island. ...

Air force Hercules helps transport holiday makers

A Hercules transport plane has been deployed to take members of the army and their families especially in remote areas ...

President ends five-day Ramadhan Safari

President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono left Tegal for Jakarta by train on Friday afternoon, ending his five-day Ramadhan ...

Food Distribution Can Strengthen Nutrition Safety Net

The government is expected to strengthen the nutrition safety net through strong foods distribution to low-income ...

Traditional markets near borders get govt`s attention

Trade Minister Mari Elka Pangestu recently traveled to border areas in East Nusa Tenggara and Papua Provinces to ...

Hatta: Microsoft offers development of science and technology in RI

Coordinating Minister for Economy Hatta Rajasa said Microsoft has offered the development of innovations of science ...

TNI chief supports literacy program in Papua hinterland

Chief of the National Defense Forces (TNI) Admiral Agus Suhartono has fully supported the involvement of the Military ...

Govt Begins Serious Efforts To Develop Miangas Island

The government appears to be seriously initiating efforts to develop Miangas island in North Sulawesi which has ...

Australia increases development assistance to Indonesia

The Australian Government will increase its development assistance to Indonesia from Rp923 billion in 2010-2011 to ...

Australia supports efforts to reduce poverty in Papua

Australia`s commitment to reducing poverty in Papua and West Papua provinces was further strengthened this week by ...

PLN to complete Miangas PLTS in August 2011

State power company PT PLN planned to complete the construction of the solar power plant (PLTS) on Miangas island, ...

Defense minister launches Indonesian-made warship

Defense Minister Purnomo Yusgiantoro here Monday launched the "KRI Clurit", a 40-meter-long ship made in Indonesia to ...

Malignant malaria still haunts Indonesia

For many years, malaria has been a frightening specter across the world, especially in countries with vast areas of ...