World Jan 25 More bodies recovered from landslide in Indonesia, with many still missing By Associated Press
Arts Jan 21 These handprints may be the oldest cave art found yet A largely unexplored area of Indonesia may be home to the oldest rock art studied so far, dating back to at least 67,800 years ago. By Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press
World Jan 17 Search is underway for Indonesian plane with 11 people that vanished in mountainous region The turboprop ATR 42-500 operated by the Indonesia Air Transport was on its way from Yogyakarta to the capital city of South Sulawesi when it vanished from radar, said a spokesperson for the Transportation Ministry. By Associated Press
World Jan 02 Indonesia's new penal code takes effect, marking historic break with colonial law Indonesia has begun enforcing its newly ratified penal code, replacing a Dutch-era criminal law that had governed the country for more than 80 years and marking a major shift in its legal landscape. By Niniek Karmini, Associated Press
World Dec 29 Fire at Indonesian retirement home kills 16 Firefighters needed more than two hours to extinguish the blaze after nearby residents reported the fire to emergency services. Neighbors reportedly helped rescue several occupants of the retirement home. By Edna Tarigan, Gracey Wakari, Associated Press
Dec 23 Passenger bus crash in Java kills at least 16 people, Indonesian official says By Associated Press The official says 18 victims being treated at two nearby hospitals include five people in critical condition and 13 in serious condition. Continue reading
Dec 01 Over 800 people remain missing after flooding in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand By Binsar Bakkara, Associated Press The flooding and landslides killed at least 604 people in Indonesia, 366 in Sri Lanka and 176 in Thailand, authorities said. Continue reading
Nov 29 Indonesian rescuers search for survivors as death toll from floods and landslides tops 300 By Niniek Karmini, Associated Press, Kasparman Piliang, Associated Pres Improved weather on Saturday helped rescuers on Indonesia's Sumatra island recover more bodies as they struggled to reach several areas that were hit by landslides and flash floods that left more than 300 dead and scores missing. Continue reading
Nov 28 Death toll rises to 164 after floods and landslides on Indonesia's Sumatra island By Niniek Karmini, Associated Press, Kasparman Piliang, Associated Pres The death toll from flash floods and landslides on Indonesia’s Sumatra island rose to 164 on Friday with 79 people missing, authorities said, as rescue workers found their efforts hampered by damaged bridges and roads and a lack of heavy… Continue reading
Nov 27 Indonesia intensifies search for victims after floods and landslides kill 69 people By Niniek Karmini, Binsar Bakkara, Associated Press Rescuers are searching in rivers and the rubble of devastated villages for bodies and possible survivors after floods and landslides on Indonesia’s Sumatra island. Continue reading