Apr
30th

Al-Qaeda ‘greatest threat’ to US

Author: TheParagon | Files under English News

Al-Qaeda is still the greatest terrorist threat to the US and its allies, according to a report from the US state department.
The department’s annual Country Reports on Terrorism also names Iran as the biggest state sponsor of terrorism.
There were 14,499 attacks in 2007, the report says, down from 14,570 in 2006.


Apr
30th

Nuclear’s CO2 cost ‘will climb’

Author: TheParagon | Files under English News

The case for nuclear power as a low carbon energy source to replace fossil fuels has been challenged in a new report by Australian academics.
It suggests greenhouse emissions from the mining of uranium - on which nuclear power relies - are on the rise.
Availability of high-grade uranium ore is set to decline with time, it […]


Apr
30th

Lagu Judika dan Samson Masuk 10 Besar Ringtones Maxis Malaysia

Author: TheParagon | Files under Hiburan

Kuala Lumpur (ANTARA News) - Lagu yang dibawakan Judika, “Bukan Rayuan Gombal”, dan lagu Samson, “Jika Ku Harus Bermimpi”, masuk jajaran 10 besar untuk “ringtones” pilihan pengguna telepon selular Maxis, Malaysia, dengan lebih dari 8 juta pengguna pada Maret 2008.


Apr
30th

Manchester United ke Final Liga Champions

Author: TheParagon | Files under Olahraga

Manchester United memanfaatkan keuntungan sebagai tuan rumah dalam laga kedua babak semifinal Liga Champions menghadapi Barcelona pada Rabu dini hari tadi. Dalam pertandingan yang cukup alot, pasukan Sir Alex Fergunson menjinakkan Barcelona dengan skor 1-0.


Apr
30th

Indonesia Masih Jadi Basis Produksi Otomotif

Author: TheParagon | Files under Bisnis dan Ekonomi

TEMPO Interaktif - Jakarta:Kalangan industri otomotif menyatakan optimistis Indonesia akan dijadikan basis produksi kendaraan pabrikan internasional. Pertumbuhan ekonomi, jumlah penduduk yang besar serta jumlah tenaga kerja melimpah menjadi pertimbangan kalangan industri besar untuk menanamkan modalnya. “Potensi industri otomotif menjadikan Indonesia sebagai basis produksi untuk pasar Asia Tenggara masih sangat besar,” Ketua Umum Gabungan Industri Kendaraan […]


Apr
30th

Muladi Minta Jangan Aniaya Pengikut Ahmadiyah

Author: TheParagon | Files under Agama

Jambi (ANTARA News) - Gubernur Lemhanas Prof Dr Muladi meminta elemen organisasi yang mengatasnamakan agama untuk tidak menganiaya pengikut Ahmadiyah, karena perbuatan itu bertentangan dengan hukum di Indonesia.


Apr
30th

Tim Medis Angkat Tumor “Kutil” 20 Kg Pasien

Author: TheParagon | Files under Health

Surabaya (ANTARA News) - Tim bedah medis RSUD Dr Soetomo Surabaya, Selasa, sukses melakukan operasi pengangkatan tumor “neurofibrosarcoma” yang menyerupai kutil seberat sekitar 20 kg di kaki kanan Sugeng Riyadi (28), warga Desa Dadapan, Boyolangu, Tulungagung, Jatim.


Apr
30th

Fuel oil price increase by 28.7 pct too high: Observer

Author: TheParagon | Files under English News

Jakarta (ANTARA News) - An average increase of 28.7 percent in fuel oil prices is too high and could cause panic among the people, economic observer Tony A Prasetyantono said here on Wednesday.
He said he agreed with the government`s intention to increase fuel oil prices based on its need to reduce its fuel oil subsidy […]


Apr
30th

Government still studying proposal to raise subsidized fuel oil prices

Author: TheParagon | Files under English News

Jakarta (ANTARA News) - The government is still studying the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin)`s proposal to President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono for an increase in the prices of subsidized fuel oil, a minister said.
“The issue of fuel oil price hike will eventually be decided politically. To take the decision is not easy,” Minister […]


Apr
30th

Thailand`s house speaker resigns

Author: TheParagon | Files under English News

Bangkok (ANTARA News/DPA) - Thailand`s House Speaker Yongyudh Tiyapairat resigned his post on Wednesday to face electoral fraud charges that threaten both his political career and the longevity of the current government.
“I am resigning in order to preserve the institution of Parliament and to prepare myself to fight the charges against me,” Yongyudh told a […]