Indonesia

Indonesia

Thousands evacuate Indonesia island after deadly quake

About 20,000 people have lost their homes and many moved to unaffected areas of the Indonesian island of Lombok after a powerful 6.9 magnitude earthquake left at least 89 people dead.

06/08/2018

Indonesia

Last six hikers rescued off Mount Rinjani

It's after a powerful earthquake measuring 6.4 magnitude hit the popular tourist destination two days ago. A massive combined rescue effort involving almost 200 Indonesian police, military and medical personnel helped save around 700 hikers from the volcano

31/07/2018

Indonesia

Hundreds of trekkers head down side of volcano after earthquake struck

Around 700 had been stranded on the slopes of the volcano for a day after the quake

30/07/2018

Indonesia

14 killed in Indonesian earthquake

Popular tourist destination hit

29/07/2018

Indonesia

Earthquake hits Indonesia tourist island- killing 14

A powerful 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck the popular tourist destination of Lombok in Indonesia on Sunday, killing 14 people and damaging many buildings.

29/07/2018

Indonesia

Hundreds of crocodiles killed in revenge attack at breeding farm

Almost 300 crocodiles were beaten to death by villagers in Indonesia.

16/07/2018

Indonesia

Thousands stranded at Bali airport until ash cloud lifts

The eruption of Mount Agung in Bali has caused the cancellation of over 450 flights due to the closure of the airport

29/06/2018

Indonesia

Indonesia calls off search for nearly 200 missing ferry passengers

Officials announced on Monday they were calling off the two-week long operation.

21/06/2018

Indonesia

Half a day in Seminyak, Bali

Natalie Lefevre presents the lowdown on one of Bali's most popular destinations.

30/05/2018

Indonesia

Militants armed with swords attack Indonesian police station

Islamic militants are again being blamed for an attack on the Indonesian police after four men were shot dead and one arrested after killing one police officer and wounding two.

16/05/2018

Indonesia

Indonesian police say sucide bombing family attacks Surabaya police headquarters

Family dies in attack but eight-year-old child survives, while at least one police officer dies and several other victims are wounded a day after an Islamic militant family is blamed for bombing three churches in country's second city, killing 13.

14/05/2018

Indonesia

Family of six behind wave of blasts targeting three churches in Indonesia

Police say a mother and her two daughters, one of them a 9 year old, blew themselves up while the father and two sons targeted two other places of worship.

13/05/2018

Indonesia

Suicide bombers kills at least a dozen in attacks on churches in Indonesia

So-called Islamic State claim respnsibility, but police say they suspect the bombers are members of a homegrown group inspired by IS.

13/05/2018

Indonesia

Bajau 'Sea Nomads' have genetically evolved to become expert free-divers

Through natural selection the Bajau people have developed bigger spleens making them exceptionally good at breath-hold diving, new research has found.

21/04/2018

Cult

Java Jazz Festival delights

The three day event attracted some of the world's best known jazz legends from the 70s and 80s.

14/03/2018

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Indonesian zoo 'regrets' video of smoking orangutan

Activists have criticised Bandung Zoo on the island of Java after video emerged showing an orangutan smoking a cigarette that had been thrown into its enclosure by a visitor.

08/03/2018

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Manta Ray filmed swimming throug rubbish off Bali

Piece of plastic are now routinely found in the stomachs of dead fish, turtles, and marine mammals, the environmental charity Greenpeace says.

20/02/2018

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Buildings destroyed in Java earthquake

No reports of casualties as Banten province feels force of tremor.

24/01/2018

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The moment an Indonesia Stock Exchange walkway collapses

A mezzanine gives way at the Indonesia Stock Exchange in Jakarta, injuring dozens of people.

15/01/2018

Indonesia

Dozens hurt as floor collapses at Jakarta Stock Exchange

Dozens of people are reported injured after a floor collapsed in the Indonesian capital's stock exchange, which was evacuated.

15/01/2018

Indonesia

Earthquake hits Java killing several people and leaving widespread dam

Early reports indicate no Tsunami in 6.5 magnitude tremor.

16/12/2017

Indonesia

Watch: Bali volcano erupts day and night

Bali volcano spews ash night and day in spectacular timelapse

13/12/2017

Indonesia

Indonesia: flights resume amid fears of impact on tourist trade

As Mount Agung smoulders, Bali residents fear a negative impact on local industry.

03/12/2017

Indonesia

Bali airport reopens but Agung volcano at "maximum risk" of eruption

29/11/2017

Indonesia

Watch: Timelapse video of Bali’s erupting volcano

It comes as thousands of tourists are stranded at Bali’s airport, closed for a second day because of the eruption.

28/11/2017

Indonesia

Thousands stranded at Bali airport

Bali's Mount Agung volcano continues to belch smoke sending ash sweeping across the island covering aircraft flight paths stranding thousands of tourists.

28/11/2017