Indonesian police Saturday were studying DNA evidence from the remains of two suicide bombers who carried out twin attacks on luxury Jakarta hotels, as security was tightened across the country. Suspected Islamist suicide bombers detonated powerful devices at the Ritz-Carlton …
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Earthquakes lay waste to Manokwari, kill four
A series of powerful earthquakes rocked Manokwari, the capital of West Papua, on Sunday, killing four people, injuring dozens and destroying hundreds of buildings. One 7.3-magnitude tremor was felt as far away as Australia and sent small tsunamis into Japan’s …
Tsunami Alert Issued After Indonesian Quake
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — A strong earthquake in remote eastern Indonesia cut power lines, cracked building walls and sent panicked residents running out of their homes toward higher ground Sunday, authorities and witnesses said. The Indonesian Meteorology and Seismology Agency …
Strong 6.0 quake strikes off Indonesia’s Sumatra
JAKARTA (AFP) — A powerful 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck at sea off Indonesia’s Sumatra island, the US Geological Survey said Friday, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The quake struck 141 kilometres (88 miles) southwest of the …
Strong earthquake shakes central Indonesia
JAKARTA, Indonesia – Officials say a strong earthquake sent panicked residents fleeing from their homes in central Indonesia, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The U.S. Geological Survey says the quake Monday had a preliminary magnitude …