Indonesia

Archaeologists Unearth 700,00-year-old fossils of human-like 'Hobbits'

By Dipannita - Jun 12, 2016 02:13 PM EDT

A team of archaeologists has unearthed oldest human fossils on the island of Flores in Indonesia. The fossils are expected to reveal key details about how the island got inhabited by human-like "hobbits" thousands of years ago.

Indonesia wants Gay Emojis to be banned from Facebook, WhatsApp

By Cheri Cheng - Feb 12, 2016 01:49 PM EST

Indonesian authorities want Facebook and its messaging app, WhatsApp, to ban gay emojis.

Explosions, Shootings in Jakarta Kill 2 Civilians, Indonesian Police Cite ISIS

By Cheri Cheng - Jan 14, 2016 12:52 PM EST

Attackers have carried out bombings and shootings near a shopping area in downtown Jakarta, Indonesia.

Investigation says Rudder Problem combined with Pilot’s Response caused AirAsia Crash

By Cheri Cheng - Dec 01, 2015 12:51 PM EST

The investigation into the AirAsia crash concluded the causes of the tragic accident were due to a rudder problem combined with the pilot's actions.

New wave of Rohingya about to hit Southeast Asia

By David Allen - Oct 16, 2015 10:10 AM EDT

Thousands of mistreated Rohingya Muslims from western Burma overwhelmed the region last year, and it's all about to start again.

Scientist Fan Names Invader Crustacean After Elton John

By Peter R - Aug 31, 2015 02:43 PM EDT

The crustacean L.Eltoni which is native to Indonesia, has now invaded Hawaii, a new study claims.

Helicopter Crash in Pakistan Kills Phillipine and Norwegian Ambassadors

By Dustin M Braden - May 08, 2015 09:58 AM EDT

Two foreign ambassadors to Pakistan were killed and three others injured when their helicopter made a crash landing.

Hundreds of Slaves Freed from Indonesian Island

By Dustin M Braden - Apr 03, 2015 06:44 PM EDT

Hundreds of fisherman who were being kept as slaves have been freed.

Newly Discovered Frog Species Give Birth To Live Tadpoles

By Kamal Nayan - Jan 01, 2015 11:34 AM EST

Researchers have discovered unique species of frog that gives birth to live tadpoles, according to a new study. The species of frog was found on Sulawesi Island in Indonesia.

Indonesia elects new president

By Dustin M Braden - Jul 22, 2014 11:43 AM EDT

Indonesia has finished counting the ballots in its presidential election, which could be the first peaceful transfer of power from one civilian government to another in Indonesian history.

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