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BARIS DANCE
Region: Indonesia
A Balinese dance that Glorifying Manhood and Invoking The Gods. Derived from the word baris which means a line of troops, the Baris Dance is a war dance depicting warriors preparing to confront the enemy. The powerful rhythm of the accompanying Gong Kebyar and Gong Gede, intensifies the movements. The dancers come out on stage holding spears or swords and shields, depending on the type of Baris Dance; their fi... more
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In Indonesia, Thousands Still Trapped Under Rubble
Region: IndonesiaMore than 3,000 people are still trapped under rubble days after a 7.6-magnitude quake struck Indonesia. The epicenter of the September 30 quake was located 45 km WNW of Padang, Sumatera, and 220 km SW of Pekanbaru, Sumatera. Sumatera is one of the five main islands of Indonesia. Indonesian bloggers are reacting to the latest earthquake disaster which killed at least 1,000 people in the country. Trimaxs learned that a... more
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DNA confirmation of Noordin Top's death
Region: IndonesiaIndonesian police confirmed that DNA taken from a body killed in a terrorist raid in Central Java Thursday was identical to that of Noordin M. Top, one of the country's most-wanted militants. "Everything matches 100 percent. The fingerprints and the DNA tests confirm that the body is the Malaysian Noordin M Top," said national police spokesman Nanan Soekarna, speaking before a crowd of reporters on Saturday. The ... more
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Come and Visit Pandeglang
Region: IndonesiaCome and Visit Pandeglang A. Forward Pandeglang Pandeglang District, is a district in Banten province, Indonesia. Pandeglang District located in Banten Province, geographically adjacent to the north of Serang, Lebak District in the East, and the Indonesian Ocean in the west and south. It covers an area as far as 2747 km2 with a population of 1.5 million people and consists of 35 district. A wide area ... more
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Jakarta feels the earth move
Region: Indonesia"Our environment is broken," said Green Radio station manager Nita Roshita after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake hit the Indonesia island of Java Wednesday. Employees at the station buzzed with nervous energy as they stood around the parking lot watching a car rock slowly on its wheels. Minutes after the tremor, however, the station was back to broadcasting as usual. Earthquakes are common fare in Indonesia, which sits alo... more
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Interesting News Rank from Date 17 to 23 August...
Region: Indonesia1. Sukhoi gained a big orders during Moscow Air Show(MAKS'09). Total ordered worth usd 2,5 billion for flankers family in next five year counted from year 2010, report flight international. 48 units of Su-35, 4 Su-27 and 6 of Su-30 are on the list. Not specific which country purchased those multirole fighter jet(18/08) 2. From Malaysia, first test of bipod jet ended crashed after one of the engine troubling. ... more
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Terrorism crackdown in Indonesia
Region: Indonesia
On August 8th, Indonesian TV stations aired reports about shootout between Anti Terrorism Unit Densus 88, the police and a group of men, presumably Indonesia's most wanted terrorist Noordin Mohammed Top and his gang, in rural Central Java town Temanggung. Top is a Malaysian citizen believed to have orchestrated bombings in island resort Bali and the more recent Jakarta's dual bombings. Top has been living no... more
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No Police Officers Injured in the Temanggung Raid
Region: Indonesia
No police officers were injured during a raid in a house in Temanggung, Central Java. A House that used as the hideout of infamous terrorist Noordin M. Top, Saturday, August 8. The police believed that they have killed the most wanted terrorist, Noordin M. Top, during the two-day raid (since 17.00 WIB, Friday - until 09.00 WIB, Saturday). However, further identification tests will be carried out in Jakarta. Meanwhile... more
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Possible Connection Between the Jemaah Islamiyah and Somali Militants
Region: IndonesiaThe Indonesian Foreign Minister, Hassan Wirajuda, has suggested that there maybe some connection between the Somali militants arrested in Australia for a suicide bomb plot to Southeast Asian terrorist group Jemaah Islamiyah. The Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) has been blamed for their bombing campaign since 2002; that approximately left at least 250 people dead, including the bombings on two luxury hotels in Jakarta la... more
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Istanbul-Jakarta: Turkish Airlines Arrived in Indonesia
Region: Indonesia
Finally, since the European Union (EU) lifted its ban on Indonesian airlines, Turkey's flag carrier is to begin the Istanbul-Jakarta service on Aug. 30. As announced by the Turkish Airlines, the Airlines will open a new route to Indonesia on Aug. 30 via Singapore. Turkish Airlines will fly to Jakarta five times a week after making stops in Singapore. In a statement forwarded to the press by the offices of the Pre... more
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