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Engine fire fears ground plane

A plane is forced to make an emergency landing at London Southend Airport after fears one
of its engines was on fire.
Best and worst airports revealed
Plane 'blown off' airport runway

Two passengers suffer minor injuries after a plane came off the runway at Stornoway Airport
on the Isle of Lewis.
Gerrard confirms Liverpool

departure
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard says his decision to leave the club in the summer is "the
toughest" of his life. BBC Sport
Gerrard more than a legend - Rodgers BBC Sport

'Gerrard a true Liverpool great' BBC Sport
Gerrard's 2006 FA Cup final heroics Watch BBC Sport
Man killed in 'axe attack' named

A man killed in an alleged axe and knife attack is named locally as Tanis Bhandari.
HMRC defends 'tweet us' suggestion New

HM Revenue and Customs defends asking people to tweet their tax inquiries after
revealing an increase in waiting times on its helplines.
UK manufacturing growth 'slows'

Rail fare rises come into effect 309
RBS shares fall as FTSE gains ground
Balls: Tories cede 'centre ground'
Payday loan charges cap takes effect 185
Winds and flooding disrupt travel
Bono guitar fears after bike crash
January 2015 Last updated at 11:39
Abandoned migrant ship heads to Italy
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Italian authorities say they have taken control of a ship carrying 450 migrants that was
abandoned by its crew off the coast of Italy.
Footage as rescuers board ship Watch

'Nobody steering ships' Listen

Q&A: Migrants and EU
Abandoned migrants' fate Watch
Queue on Europe's doorstep
AirAsia search focuses on seabed

The search for AirAsia flight QZ8510 which crashed into the sea on Sunday focuses on the
seabed, with the arrival of specialist equipment.
Search for 'black boxes' continues Watch New

Air France lessons for probe
What we know
Who were the victims?
Three-time NY Governor Cuomo dies

Former Democratic Governor of New York Mario Cuomo dies just before his son Andrew is
inaugurated as governor for a second term.
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Kenya court blocks security law

Kenya's High Court suspends some sections of the controversial new security law,
which was enacted two weeks ago amid fierce opposition.
Apple sued over 'shrinking' storage New
Apple is facing a lawsuit for not telling users about the amount of memory required
by an upgrade its flagship operating system.
Outrage over 'Muslim' terror drill

Most cancer types 'just bad luck' 330
Ukraine nationalists march in Kiev
China diplomat in corruption probe
Macau revenue sees first yearly fall
Bono guitar fears after bike crash
Cuba arrests protesting activists
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The year of living far too dangerously

29 December 2014
There are signals that three al-Jazeera men detained in Cairo may find freedom, but too many
journalists still work in all too dangerous times.
EDUCATION REPORT-VOA
New English Tests Are Better, but Harder
Word Cloud of Tests

12/26/2014
Editors note: This article is the third in our series on English language testing. In this article,
we look at trends in language testing, accuracy of the tests and how the tests are changing.
We also talk with Dr. Clive Roberts of ELS Educational Services on changes to English
language tests More
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Tips for Applying to US Colleges, Part Three

For the third part of our series Tips for Applying to US Colleges we visited Shenandoah
University. Shenandoah University is named for the scenic Shenandoah Valley in the US
state of Virginia. It is a private institution with about 4,000 students from 55 countries.
Will Chinese Replace English as the Global Language?

Mandarin Chinese already has the most native speakers of any language. And, China may
soon pass the United States as the worlds largest economy. Is Chinese the language of the
future? Could it replace English as the worlds international language? Not so fast, several
experts weigh in.
Writing the Narrative Essay: How to Find the Words

A narrative essay tells a story from the writers experience. It is something the writer has
lived through. And this essay usually follows events in the order they happened. Experts from
Purdue University offer tips and suggestions for finding the rights words for your own
narrative essay.
Understanding of English Improves Worldwide

The worlds understanding of English appears to be getting better. The private education
company EF recently released a report called English Proficiency Index. The report ranks
English language proficiency in 63 countries into five categories or classes. Test scores also
increase in the TOEFL.
Expand Your Skills for Writing College Papers

Many students say there is no easy way to write college papers. This may be especially true if
English is not your first language. Most teachers agree that there is no single correct way to
create a personal essay or a research paper. But there are methods to help you structure your
papers.
S. Korean Students Stressed Over College Entrance Exam

More than half a million South Korean students in their final year of high school recently
took the university entrance examination. Many people consider success on this test the first
step toward a good life. But South Korean students say they feel stressed from the pressure.
US Hosts Record Number of Foreign Students

Almost 900,000 international students are studying in American colleges and universities
today. Nearly half of this record number of foreign students are from Asia, mainly China.
America also has more of the worlds 4.5 million international students than any other
country. | Education Report
US Teachers Reach Out to Indonesians in 'Access'

Access provides two years of free English classes to needy young people around the world.
One of the largest Access programs is in Indonesia --with about 1,000 students. To find out if
there will be an Access class near you, contact the U.S. Embassy in your home country.
In Kenya Prison, Criminals Become Students
In Kenya Prison, Criminals Become Students
Tips for Applying to US Colleges, Part Two

For part two of our tips for applying to American colleges, we visit George Mason
University, in Fairfax, Virginia. George Mason University is the largest public research
university in the state of Virginia. It has about 33,000 students, and more than 100 different
majors and specializations.
Ebola Forces Sierra Leone Students to Learn by Radio

More than one million children in Sierra Leone have been unable to attend school because of
the continuing Ebola crisis. But educational programs are now broadcast on 41 radio stations
as well as the countrys only television station. The radio classes air three hours a day, five
days a week.
Writing Groups Can Help Students with Papers

Ms. Ahern-Dodson says that students usually share their writing only when it is completed
and ready to give to the teacher. Instead, she suggests that you prepare an early draft version.
Then, ask yourself who can give you helpful feedback, or reaction, on what you have written.
Tips for Applying to US Colleges

Editor's note: Here at VOA Learning English we get a lot of questions from our audience
about higher education in the United States. So we visited several universities and spoke with
students and administrators about your questions. The first school we visited was American
University.
Free Online Test Targets English Learners

The new exam is called the EFSET, which is short for Education First Standardized English
Test. The company, Education First, is known by the letters EF. It operates schools and
offices in more than 50 countries.
Having Problems with a School Paper?

A Duke University expert advises against waiting to write until youve done all the research.
Instead, write a little even if you are just half finished with the process. She says this way,
you may get a better idea of what you want to understand and express.
Getting Started with TOEFL

If you are interested in studying at an American university, you have probably heard about
the Test of English as a Foreign Language. The test is widely known as the TOEFL. It is the
most widely used language assessment exam for American universities.
Is a College Education Worth the Price?

Attending a four-year college in the United States can cost more than $40,000 a year. That
information comes from the College Board, a private company. Many people with a college
education are drowning in student debt. They had to borrow money to finance their
education.
Tips for Better Writing

Everyone struggles with writing, however there are ways to ease your struggle when working
on an essay or paper for class. Jennifer Ahern-Dodson, assistant professor of the Practice in
Writing Studies at Duke University is here with some tips.
Australia Links Aboriginal Aid to School Attendance

Parents in South Australias Aboriginal lands may lose some of their financial aid if they do
not send their children to school. New rules link school attendance with payments for parents
living. But the top advisor to the prime minister suggests other ways to get children to school.
NEWS FROM THE USA

Learn with the News and Test Your Vocabulary
Palestinians Fail to Win UN Support on Peace Talks with Israel

Palestinian leaders have failed in their effort to gain support in the United Nations Security
Council for a resolution calling for a peace deal with Israel within a year. They also wanted
an end within three years of the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories. More
UN: 2014 Worst Year Ever for Children

Agency estimates 230 million children live in countries and areas affected by conflict; says
children have been forced to become soldiers and sold as sex slaves. The spread of Ebola in
Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone has caused the deaths of the parents of thousands of
children. More
US, Japan to Share Intelligence with South Korea

The United States, South Korea and Japan have agreed to share classified information about
nuclear threats from North Korea. The U.S. Defense Department says the agreement took
effect on Monday. Earlier this week, South Korea called for new peace talks with the North. |
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Congress Approval Rating Near Record Low

House and Senate pass just 202 laws, smallest number in 42 years. Only 15 percent of
Americans have a positive opinion of Congress. President Barack Obamas Democratic Party
lost control of the U.S. Senate in midterm elections in November. Now, the Republican Party
controls both houses. More
Bodies Recovered From Missing AirAsia

Also, Russian political activist Alexei Navalny is found guilty of financial crimes, and the
United Nations General Assembly passes a resolution that urges Myanmar to give citizenship
to Rohingya minority member. In the News More
Despite Thaw, American Base at Guantnamo Still Stings for Cubans

By WILLIAM NEUMAN
Despite a sudden improvement in relations between the United States and Cuba, the base at
Guantnamo remains a sore point for Cubans.
President Dilma Rousseff of Brazil Begins 2nd Term Vowing to Fight Graft
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ms. Rousseffs narrow victory in October and the weakening of her governing coalition
among lawmakers will make it harder for her to tackle the challenges she faces, experts said.
Cuba Again Arrests Artist Seeking Dissidents Release
By RANDAL C. ARCHIBOLD
Tania Bruguera, who advocates free speech in her native country, was arrested for the third
time in two days.
Whereabouts of U.S. Spy Released in Cuba Deal Are Unknown

By FRANCES ROBLES
The family of Rolando Sarraff Trujillo has yet to hear from him, and there is suspicion that he
is being extensively debriefed before the authorities move him back into society.
Cuba Arrests Dissidents 2 Weeks After U.S. Accord
By RANDAL C. ARCHIBOLD
A performance artist arrested Tuesday along with several dissidents and journalists after she
sought to set up an open mike in Havana was back in custody on Wednesday.
Canada: Man Kills Eight in Alberta and Then Commits Suicide, Police Say
El Salvador: Murder Rate Soars
Cuba: Dissidents Are Detained
South America Memo: An Economic Boom Recedes, but South America Might Avert
the Bust
Sudden U.S. Thaw Worries Cuban Dissidents
Mexico: Body of Kidnapped Priest Is Found
So Lus Journal: Decline of a Political Family Opens the Way for a Shift in Brazil
Mexicans Rally After a Priest Is Kidnapped
Test for U.S. Shift on Cuba Is Whether Rights Improve
Canadian Convicted in Body Parts Case
1. Crash of AirAsia Flight 8501 Spotlights Indonesias Poor Air Safety Record
2. In Moments, New Years Revelry Became Fatal Crush in Shanghai
3. Palestinians Set to Seek Redress in a World Court
4. With Schoolgirls Taken by Boko Haram Still Missing, U.S.-Nigeria Ties Falter
5. Ben Ammi Ben-Israel Dies at 75: Led Black Americans in Migration to Israel
6. Putin's Way: How Putin Forged a Pipeline Deal That Derailed
7. The New Year Around the World
8. Letter From Europe: New Year, Old Problems
9. Dozens Are Killed in Stampede in Shanghai
10. Despite Thaw, American Base at Guantnamo Still Stings for Cubans
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA

Home prices up 7.9pc in 2014
THE rise in capital city home prices continues to slow, with clearance rates in Sydney and
Melbourne down noticeably in November and December.
Buckle up and brace yourself for 2015
E.S. Browning THE experts said 2014 would be wild. They were right. They think 2015 will
be wilder.
Stocks close nearly 0.5pc higher
AUSTRALIAS share market has finished its first session for 2015 on a positive note, with
gains across all sectors.
Get used to cheap oil
Nicole Friedman AFTER crude oils 2014 plunge, many analysts and investors are calling
low prices the new normal.
Better year ahead for gold sector
BARRY FITZGERALD AFTER enduring the pain and agony of the last two years, Australias
$12bn gold industry is in for a brighter year ahead.
Beadell misses 2014 target
GOLD miner Beadell Resources share price has risen by over 10 per cent even though its
gold sales for 2014 were below guidance.
Will US markets maintain lead?
Tom Lauricella AS 2015 gets under way, investors face a divided landscape: an improved US
economy and just about everywhere else.
Beer architects leave bitter taste
Frances Robinson TRADITIONAL Belgian brewers are sour about beer creators
internet-savvy start-ups who create recipes then employ other brewers to make the final
product.
Coppers fall reflects China woes
COPPER prices ended 2014 down 17pc, weighed by signs that demand for the metal is
faltering as Chinas economy runs out of steam.
Brokers caught in tech race
Eric Johnston and Andrew Main THE rise of specialist high-frequency traders is displacing
traditional mid-tier brokerages in equities market share.
Tiger vows to meet debt deadline
Paul Garvey THE head of Tiger Resources says he has no doubt the copper miner will be
able to refinance its debt in the near-term.
Cudeco looks to make HK leap
PAUL GARVEY CUDECO is poised to make the jump to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in
a bid to expose the company to a broader range of investors.
Ringing endorsement for ASX start-up
ANDREW MAIN ON-Market Bookbuilds has found itself singled out for praise by a UK
report on how best to sell down government assets
Surge in housing loans for investors
Andrew Main AUSTRALIAN bank lending to investors for housing grew twice as fast in
2014 as lending to owner-occupiers.
EXCLUSIVE Confidence down to Gillard-era levels
Glenda Korporaal CONFIDENCE in the business community could fall to Rudd-Gillard era
levels unless there is more political co-operation.
Local market linked to Asia
Rowan Callick AUSTRALIAN stocks are following the same patterns as their broader Asian
counterparts
RBS chief in line for $2m windfall
Harry Wilson THE chief executive of Royal Bank of Scotland is set to receive a 1 million
($1.9m) share windfall.
Chinese manufacturing weaker
RICHARD SILK THERE was more evidence of weakness in Chinas huge manufacturing
sector in December.
Optus, Telstra ring in faster wireless
MITCHELL BINGEMANN CUSTOMERS of Telstra and Optus have rung in the New Year
with supercharged mobile phone services.
Commodity falls dent dollar
THE Australian dollar is weaker as commodity prices slip and traders brace for the currency
sinking to 75 US cents in coming months.
Corporate world should look to future
Martin Sorrell IN a corporate world seemingly obsessed with the short term, there are still
champions of the long view.
Cancer risk tied to bad luck
Jeanne Whalen THE majority of our risk across cancer types is due to bad luck when our
cells divide, new research claims.
Another tech-tonic shift
Tim Boreham UNLIKE the dotcom-era bust, this time round the market is more mature and
still growing fast
Alchemias $6.5m reprieve
Andrew Main EMBATTLED Brisbane-based biotech stock Alchemia has topped off a dire
2014 with one piece of good news at least.
Beware shiny-suited advisers
Paul Oslington COMMISSIONS still have the upper hand over skills.
Sluggish China hits economy
David Uren CHINAs economic slowdown is intensifying, with manufacturing output the
weakest in 18 months.
US stocks finish up despite rocky year
US stocks ended a strong 2014 with moderate declines.

WA lures cash for uranium projects
BARRY FITZGERALD WESTERN Australia has been a hotspot for uranium exploration in
recent weeks.
China figures add to economic gloom
Richard Silk NEW evidence of weakness in Chinas huge manufacturing sector suggests the
country will likely miss its 2014 growth target.
Russia bails out another bank
RUSSIAS third biggest bank Gazprombank has received more than half a billion dollars in
state aid.
NEWS FROM INDONESIA

BREAKING NEWS
Russia joins search for AirAsia flight QZ8501
8:09 PM
Three more AirAsia bodies identified
7:35 PM
30 AirAsia bodies recovered by Friday evening
7:11 PM
Baruna Jaya I research vessel to operate 24/7 in AirAsia search
6:55 PM
Radical Marxist group claims Istanbul palace attack bid
6:47 PM
22 bodies in total recovered in AirAsia search
6:12 PM
Kenya court suspends key parts of draconian security law
5:48 PM
Captain Gerrard leaving Liverpool at end of season
5:41 PM
Hyundai, Kia brace for weakest growth in a decade
5:20 PM
German team switches hotel to avoid Russian models
5:03 PM
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Families flock to recreation areas on day off

Thousands of families on Thursday packed the Fantasy World (Dufan) amusement park at
Ancol Dreamland Park in North Jakarta to celebrate the New Year.
Jokowi inaugurates Luhut as presidential chief of staff

Luhut Binsar Panjaitan, a retired general and former advisor to the presidential election
campaign team of President Joko Jokowi Widodo, has been appointed to lead a newly
established agency known
First AirAsia victim identified

On the fifth day after the ill-fated AirAsia flight QZ8501 crashed into the Karimata Strait
while en route to Singapore from Surabaya, the first victims body was identified on
Thursday.
New Year celebrated across the spectrum

While many regions closed last year with sparks and bangs, some observed the passage of
time differently.
RI stock market closes year on high note

The Indonesian stock market closed the year on a high note on Tuesday, with the main price
index finishing up more than 20 percent, among the highest of its peers
Debris, bodies from QZ8501 found in waters off Kalimantan

After two days of fruitless effort, the search and rescue operation discovered on Tuesday
debris and bodies from AirAsia flight QZ8501 in the Karimata Strait, the waters that separate
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Families flock to recreation areas on day off

Dewanti A. Wardhani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta | Fri, 01/02/2015 9:19 AM
Thousands of families on Thursday packed the Fantasy World (Dufan) amusement
park at Ancol Dreamland Park in North Jakarta to celebrate the New Year.
Jokowi inaugurates Luhut as presidential chief of staff

Ina Parlina, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta | Fri, 01/02/2015 9:08 AM
Luhut Binsar Panjaitan, a retired general and former advisor to the presidential
election campaign team of President Joko Jokowi Widodo, has been appointed to
lead a newly established agency known
Families express love on social media

Indra Harsaputra, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya | Fri, 01/02/2015 9:07 AM
Happy 9th birthday in heaven my beloved nephew, Adi Kwok Handojo wrote on
his Facebook account remembering his nephew, William Wijaya, one of 155
passengers on Air Asia flight QZ8501.
Insight: Dirty money and development

Sri Mulyani Indrawati, Project Syndicate, Washington, DC | Fri, 01/02/2015 9:03 AM
The world has made enormous progress in recent decades in the fight against poverty.
But, as 2014 draws to a close, one billion people one in seven still
First AirAsia victim identified

Hans Nicholas Jong, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta | Fri, 01/02/2015 8:58 AM
On the fifth day after the ill-fated AirAsia flight QZ8501 crashed into the Karimata
Strait while en route to Singapore from Surabaya, the first victims body was
identified on Thursday.
Fuel subsidies completely overhauled

Satria Sambijantoro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta | Fri, 01/02/2015 8:48 AM
Indonesians will enter a new era of free-floating fuel prices after the government
finally decided to overhaul the countrys high-cost fuel subsidies just before the close
of the year.
New Year celebrated across the spectrum

Indra Harsaputra and Fadli, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya/Batam | Fri, 01/02/2015 8:34
AM
While many regions closed last year with sparks and bangs, some observed the
passage of time differently.
Recovery, identification begin

Ina Parlina and Indra Harsaputra, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Surabaya | Wed,
12/31/2014 10:26 AM
Authorities have said they are now concentrating on efforts to recover all those on
board ill-fated AirAsia flight QZ8501 from the waters of the Karimata Strait, which
separates Belitung island
Debris, bodies from QZ8501 found in waters off Kalimantan

Hans Nicholas Jong, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta | Wed, 12/31/2014 10:18 AM
After two days of fruitless effort, the search and rescue operation discovered on
Tuesday debris and bodies from AirAsia flight QZ8501 in the Karimata Strait, the
waters that separate Belitung
Balikpapan customs seizes 1m cigarettes

The Jakarta Post, Jakarta | Fri, 01/02/2015 11:12 AM
The Balikpapan Customs and Excise Office displayed confiscated goods in the form of 1
million untaxed cigarettes and 96,000 illegally taxed cigarettes on Wednesday.
Unidentified group shoots police officer
The Jakarta Post | Fri, 01/02/2015 10:06 AM
Papua Police chief Insp. Gen. Yotje Mende acknowledged that a police officer, First Brig.
Arif Sumahendra, had been shot by unidentified persons in Dagokebo village, West Tigi
district, Deiyai regency.
Hiking out of bounds on Mount Kerinci
The hiking trail up Mount Kerinci in Jambi is still closed to the public and the mountains
status has been raised to caution, one level up from normal.
Riau Police fire 34 corrupt personnel
Thirty-four personnel from Riau Police headquarters were dishonorably discharged in 2014
for breaking the code of conduct and for their involvement in crimes.
Jokowi promises support for Klewer Market
Kusumasari Ayuningtyas, The Jakarta Post, Surakarta | Fri, 01/02/2015 10:03 AM
President Joko Jokowi Widodo has asked for the immediate reconstruction of the iconic
Klewer Market in Surakarta, Central Java, under the direction of the municipal, provincial
and central governments.
Prosecutors demand 10 years for teen in maid murder
Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan | Fri, 01/02/2015 10:02 AM
State prosecutors demanded on Wednesday at Medan District Court in North Sumatra that a
17-year-old boy be sentenced to 10 years imprisonment for his alleged involvement in the
abduction, physical abuse and murder of domestic maids at his familys house.
Yogya second for intolerance, religious-based violence
Bambang Muryanto, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta | Fri, 01/02/2015 9:57 AM
Yogyakarta, previously dubbed the city of tolerance, has been ranked second for intolerance
and violations of religious freedom by the Wahid Institute in its 2014 annual report.
Bandung mayor cancels firework fiesta as nation mourns QZ8501
Arya Dipa, The Jakarta Post, Bandung | Wed, 12/31/2014 8:00 PM
Bandung mayor Ridwan Kamil has decided that the celebration of New Years Eve in
Bandung, West Java, will go ahead without a fireworks display as Indonesia is mourning
AirAsia flight QZ8501, which crashed into Pangkalan Bun waters, Central Kalimantan, on
Sunday.
Two bodies of AirAsia victims arrive in Surabaya
The Jakarta Post, Jakarta | Wed, 12/31/2014 7:39 PM
Two of the seven bodies recovered so far from the AirAsia QZ8501 crash arrived in Surabaya
on Wednesday afternoon and were later sent to Bhayangkara Police Hospital for autopsies,
said the National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas).
Family waiting in Surabaya for arrival of body of AirAsia stewardess
Indra Harsaputra, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya | Wed, 12/31/2014 7:08 PM
I love you from 38,000 ft, Khairunisa Haidar Fauzi, one of the attendants on AirAsia flight
QZ8501, wrote on her Instagram account two weeks before her plane crashed into Teluk
Hitam waters in the Karimata Strait, West Kalimantan, while flying from Surabaya to
Singapore on Sunday.
566 people killed by natural disasters in 2014: BNPB
The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) says as many as 566 people were killed by
natural disasters throughout 2014, highlighting the need to look at better ways to reduce the
impacts of such catastrophic events.
Six AirAsia bodies expected to arrive in Surabaya on Wednesday afternoon
The Jakarta Post, Surabaya, East Java | Wed, 12/31/2014 2:16 PM
East Java Governor Soekarwo said six bodies of people on board AirAsia flight QZ8501 were
expected to arrive at Bhayangkara Police Hospital in Surabaya on Wednesday afternoon.
Six AirAsia bodies recovered, says Basarnas
The National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas) said that as of the fourth day of search
and rescue (SAR) operations, the joint SAR team had recovered the bodies of six victims
from AirAsia flight QZ8501, which crashed into waters around Pangkalan Bun, Central
Kalimantan, on Sunday.
Bad weather hampers AirAsia recovery operation
The Jakarta Post, Pangkalan Bun, Central Kalimantan | Wed, 12/31/2014 12:03 PM
Bad weather is hampering efforts to recover the bodies of those on board AirAsia flight
QZ8501, which crashed into waters in the Karimata Strait on Sunday, an official has said.
Floods ruin thousands of hectares of crops
The Jakarta Post, Jakarta | Wed, 12/31/2014 11:40 AM
Prolonged flooding in a number of farming areas in Sumatra and Java has triggered harvest
failures and damage to farmland.
Police chief leads hunt for Santoso
Ruslan Sangadji, The Jakarta Post, Palu | Wed, 12/31/2014 11:33 AM
Central Sulawesi Police chief Brig. Gen. Idham Azis has immediately taken the lead in the
manhunt for Poso terrorist leader Santoso.
Bali gears up for New Year fiesta
Desy Nurhayati and Ni Komang Erviani, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar | Wed, 12/31/2014
11:30 AM
Bali remains a magnet for domestic and foreign tourists seeking to ring in the New Year, as
the island offers a wide range of activities that promise a joyful celebration.
Searchers resume hunt for bodies from AirAsia jet
Dewi Nurcahyani and Robin McDowell, The Associated Press, Pangkalan Bun, Indonesia |
Wed, 12/31/2014 8:37 AM
A massive hunt for the 162 victims of AirAsia Flight 8501 resumed in the Java Sea on
Wednesday, focusing on an area of the aqua-colored waters where the first bodies and debris
were located a day earlier. But wind, strong currents and high surf hampered recovery efforts
as distraught family members anxiously waited to identify their loved ones.
AirAsia recovery to focus on bodies, black boxes
David Koenig and Scott Mayerowitz, The Associated Press, New York | Wed, 12/31/2014
8:32 AM
The divers who try to recover more bodies and debris from the AirAsia jet that plunged into
the sea won't have to deal with extreme depths, but they will have to work carefully to
preserve evidence from the Airbus A320 that dropped from the sky with 162 people on board.
Susi to end Muara Teweh-Palangkaraya flights
The Jakarta Post, Palangkaraya | Wed, 12/31/2014 7:02 AM
Susi Air will cease flying the Muara Teweh-Palangkaraya route in Central Kalimantan as of
Wednesday following the expiry of a subsidy agreement
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Japan's Emperor Akihito called for peace in his New Year's greeting to more than 80,000
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