Jayapura, Indonesia, Aug 6 (ANTARA) - The chief of the Papua Border Cooperation Agency, Berti Ferdinandes, has denied reports that the Indonesian-Papua New Guinea (PNG) border has been closed.

Banda Aceh, Indonesia, Aug 6 (ANTARA) - President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono dedicated two projects in Aceh on Thursday - the Sultan Iskandar Muda Airport and a number of other infrastructure project

New York, Aug 5 (ANTARA) - US President Barack Obama reiterated he planned visit to Indonesia to enjoy his favorite food he had during his childhood years in Jakarta.

TOKYO, Aug. 6 Kyodo -
Japan's first lay judge trial ended Thursday, with a panel consisting of six

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SEOUL, Aug. 5 (Yonhap) -- A serial killer convicted of murdering 10 women dropped his appeal, court officials said Wednesday, making his death sentence final.

Jakarta, Aug 5 (ANTARA) - The Nuclear Power Supervisory Board (Bapeten) has so far not received any application for a permit to build a nuclear power plant on the Muria Peninsula in Jepara , Ce

Banda Aceh, Aug 5 (ANTARA) - President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono appreciated and thanked the people of Aceh for having voted for him in the recent presidential elections.

London, Aug 5 (ANTARA) - Indonesia is taking part in the World Blind Union Human Rights and Advocacy Meeting held here from August 5 to 8, 2009.

Yogyakarta, Aug 5 (ANTARA) - Damage of forests in Indonesia occurred each year reaching 1.08 million hectares and the leading causes are illegal logging and forest fires.