Jakarta News

Jakarta - At least six people have been killed when an Indonesia Air Force plane crashed into a residential area of Jakarta today. The Fokker F-27 was on a routine training flight when it crashed.

Jakarta - The search teams involved in the investigation of the crash site of the Russian plane have now found the black box. Investigations continue.

Jakarta - A video has now been released showing clearly the wreckage of the Sukhoi Superjet-100 aircraft which crashed into Mount Salak in West Java, Indonesia on May 9.

Jakarta - While rescue operations continue at the crash site of the Russian aircraft, 14 bodies have now been found near the wreckage.

Chicago - Chicagoans are up in arms over the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) video primer for 60-plus world leaders and their staffs arriving May 20, 2012 in Chicago for a two-day summit.

Jakarta - The crash site of the Sukhoi Superjet-100 which went off the radar yesterday has been found. There is no sign of survivors.

Jakarta - Indonesian women have staged a rape protest wearing mini skirts in response to controversial remarks made by Jakarta's city governor Fauzi Bowo. Fauzi advised women to give care to their dress so as not to provoke unwanted acts.

Masked Muslim protestors have attacked a gay film festival in Indonesia, calling the organizers blasphemers and threatening to burn down one of the venues.

Nestle's Kit Kat chocolate bars are best remembered by the advertising refrain, 'Have a break, have a Kit Kat.' But now an environmental group wants Nestle to take a break from supporting rainforest-killing companies.

The U.S. Embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia, has issued a statement based on information from the Bali Governor's office of a possible terrorist attack in Bali on New Year's Eve. The Governor's office however has now said they did not issue the warning.