Aug 10 After Indonesia earthquake, a new worry: deadly aftershocks By Todd Pitman, Ninek Karmini, Associated Press Seismic activity is commonplace across the Indonesian archipelago, which is home to more active volcanoes than anywhere else on Earth. The country straddles the so-called "Ring of Fire," an arc of volcanoes and fault lines that stretch across the Pacific… Continue reading
Aug 09 Third strong earthquake shakes Lombok as death toll tops 300 By Andi Jatmiko, Associated Press TANJUNG, Indonesia — The Indonesian island of Lombok was shaken by a third big earthquake in little more than a week Thursday as the official death toll from the most powerful of the quakes topped 300. Continue reading
Aug 08 Indonesia quake death toll tops 130 as aid effort intensifies By Andi Jatmiko, Associated Press Aid began reaching isolated areas of the Indonesian island struggling after a powerful earthquake that killed more than 130 people as rescuers intensified efforts Wednesday to find those buried in the rubble. Continue reading
Aug 06 Displaced Indonesians dread aftershocks after deadly earthquake By Larisa Epatko After a 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit the tourist island of Lombok, Indonesia, on Sunday, aid agencies worked to help the estimated tens of thousands left homeless. Continue reading
Aug 05 Powerful quake rocks Indonesian tourist island, 82 dead By Ros Idin, Ali Kotarumalos, Associated Press A powerful earthquake struck the Indonesian tourist island of Lombok, killing at least 82 people and shaking neighboring Bali. Continue reading
May 16 4 shot dead in attack on Indonesia police; officer killed By Associated Press JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesian police on Wednesday shot dead four sword-wielding men who attacked a police headquarters in Sumatra, killing one officer, the latest in a spate of militant attacks across the Muslim-majority country. Continue reading
May 14 Watch 5:35 News Wrap: ISIS claims responsibility for Indonesia bombing In our news wrap Monday, the Islamic State group claimed responsibility for a suicide bomb attack carried out by a militant family at an Indonesian police building. That attack followed deadly bombings by another militant family at three churches in… Continue watching
Mar 08 This group helps women earn an income and rise up in male-dominated societies By Larisa Epatko “The woman becomes more of a breadwinner and it enhances the entire family’s well-being,” including education for their children and more nutritious meals on the table, said Kate Schecter, World Neighbors' president and chief executive officer. Continue reading
Dec 15 Strong earthquake strikes Java island in Indonesia. Deaths reported By Joshua Barajas An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.5 struck Java, the most populous Indonesian island, minutes before midnight Friday, according to preliminary data from the U.S. Geological Survey. Continue reading
Dec 10 Tens of thousands homeless after Indonesian earthquake By Michael D. Regan A magnitude 6.5 quake killed more than 100 people and injured hundreds more on Wednesday, damaging or toppling more than 11,000 buildings in the northern province of Aceh, an area devastated by a 2004 tsunami. Continue reading