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Rumor Arises China Google Checkout 10 April

BEIJING, KOMPAS.com - local newspaper China Business News released the news that Google is likely to leave China on April 10, 2010. The rumor originated from a source at one of Google's sales agent in China.

"I received information stating that Google will leave China on April 10. However, this information has not been confirmed by Google," wrote the China Business News quoted the source, Friday (19/3/2010).

According to the same report, Google will decide the fate of their business in China on Monday (22.3.2010). Google employee status in China also will be announced simultaneously.

Terminate services and business in China is one of the worst alternatives that have been prepared to stop Google from censorship of its search results on Google.cn starting January 12, 2010.

In fact, Google is still hoping that they continue to operate, but with a note that the search still permitted without censorship. Google negotiations with the Government of China has so far produced no convergence. In fact, the Government of China with a firm called Google acts as an irresponsible act.

Lauda: In Malaysia, Schumi Discover level

JAKARTA, Kompas.com - Niki Lauda Michael Schumacher praised the performance in his debut in the arena of Formula 1 (F1) in 2010 at the weekend in Bahrain. According to the former world champion, Schumacher - Schumacher greeting - performed perfectly, although not able to take the podium.

In his first appearance after the 2006 season-ending retirement, Schumacher is the start of the seven positions, able to finish in the order of six. This makes sure Lauda, GP pebalap Mercedes will soon rediscover his best touch, no later than the third series in the Malaysian Grand Prix, April 4 next.

"It looks perfect," said Lauda, a former world champion three times F1, which also had the race again after his retirement in 1979. "He appeared a bit throughout the winter because of the trimming pre-season testing, and modification driving who had never driven, so no way he could record a good time in qualifying.

"I think he just needs about three series back to level. My guess is, in Kuala Lumpur, he will regain his ability so he could record the best time in every lap, as did every pebalap permanent."

Liputan6.com Beijing: A group representing Japanese film producers and music companies have been conducting anti-piracy program in China, Saturday (20 / 3). The event was intended to increase public awareness of copyright protection in an effort to combat piracy. Content Distribution Association of Foreign Affairs of Japan held the event at a shopping center in Beijing.

Dozens of copies of illegal movies Japan, TV drama, and music playing simultaneously with the original. There, the visitors asked if they could identify the original from the pirated. The event was also rang by top Chinese singer who appealed to the visitors to listen to original music. However, a visitor said that piracy can not be eradicated because the original version sold too expensive.

On the other hand, street vendors selling pirated music and movie business because it was growing rapidly in China. In recent years, the industry has tried to address other problems - the increasing number of illegal download sites on the Internet.

Official Association, Yukuo Nagano, said he hoped that China has a population of more than 1.3 billion people, will grow into a market for original products. Yukuo organizations will continue to try to persuade the Chinese government to resolve this issue. (NHK / Jb)

Liputan6.com, Jakarta: One of rayon was appointed Senior High School 54 Swamp Flower, East Jakarta. National Exam Questions have come in there, Friday (21 / 3), checked the trimmings. Re-examination witnessed Education Office, printing, and the police. This is to prevent the shortage from the invoice received by the committee.

After review, the issue will be placed in a barred room. This room is guarded two cops for 24 hours. This will distribute rayon about the two districts of Jatinegara and Duren Sawit. There are 38 schools both private and state in both wilyah it.

In rayon 14, there were 95 boxes of some of the test subjects tested and the five boxes about backup. In Jakarta, there are 138,716 participants will take part in the UN for high school and setingkatnya. (AIS)

Hatta: Do not the rich who enjoy subsidies

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Government restrictions on finalizing oil consumption of subsidized fuel for private vehicles. Coordinating Minister for Economic Hatta Rajasa rate, the method is very appropriate restrictions. With this method, providing targeted subsidies expected.

Ideally, added Hatta, subsidies given to the poor. "Until now there has been no decision about that, though perfectly reasonable. It should be considered an appropriate subsidy. Do not the rich who enjoy it," said Hatta at the Office of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Jakarta, Friday (19/3/2010).

So far, more than 50 percent of the fuel subsidy enjoyed by the people can afford. Likewise, the electricity subsidy enjoyed by 52 per cent of people can afford. For that, he appealed to citizens who belong to afford to pay for fuel and electricity prices according to economics.

"Ideally, pricing policy should be appropriate so as not to distort. If it distorts. We have to think that targeted subsidies," said Hatta.

Snap Mandala Regional Market

SURABAYA, KOMPAS.com - After bagging flight safety certificate from the IATA Operational Safety Audit and the International Air Transport Association, the national airline Arlines Mandala Airlines is beginning to target the regional route Surabaya-Singapore.

"Surabaya-Singapore route is very potential. In fact, all major cities in Indonesia likely to become a regional aviation routes," said Head of Corporate Communication KD Mandala when Trisia Megawati confirmed, Saturday (20/3/2010).

He said, opening plan Surabaya-Singapore route, as currently the route is recorded as the world's fattest route. In addition, the number of international airlines that make Singapore as a transit.

The plan, it will fly to Singapore route using Airbus A320 aircraft with 180 seating capacity. "Hopefully, if there is no constraint route Surabaya-Singapore route soon initiated as a mainstay, especially the level of foreign tourists of Singapore to Surabaya is quite high," he said .

Post-receive certificates IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), Mandala Airlines will now also target some regional routes, such as Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines, and Australia, which also includes pockets of foreign tourists.

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com PDI-Struggle Politicians Sabam Sirait attend the peace rally Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) platform to support the Palestinians in Monas, Saturday (20/3/2010).

Sabam Caucus incorporated in Palestine Support is also given the opportunity to deliver his oration. Opportunity is exploited by Sabam to take cadres other PDI-P rejected the plan in perubuhan Mosque Al Aqhsa by Israel.

"I suggest that Members of Parliament are here please take a member of parliament from the PDI-P tomorrow to make the action for Palestine," he said.

Sabam also proposed giving the Palestinians a name for one street in Jakarta. According to him, support to the Palestinians should continue to seek peace invoked.

"Palestinians do not have national sovereignty. Israel at will make a fence that can be entered Palestine enggak. If we are active independent of our government must be proven," he said.

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Bank CIMB Niaga's focus on the education sector for social responsibility program (Corporate Social Responsibility / CSR). Located in Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Burujul, Tasikmalaya District, Bank Niaga, Friday (19/3/2010), deliver aid in the form of reconstruction of education 2 (two) classes Ibtidaiyah Burujul Madrasah building. This assistance is a continuation of the previous aid was also delivered to the same school in the form of school supplies valued at approximately USD 70 million.

Gatot Subagio, Corporate Services Head of CIMB Niaga said in carrying out its activities, Bank Niaga is not only oriented toward business interests alone. Concern with social issues in particular areas of concern that education is realized in various CSR activities CIMB Niaga Cares.

"We hope that this assistance can support local government efforts in improving Tasikmalaya education infrastructure damaged by the earthquake. Thus, the students can return to school and teaching and learning activities can be re-implemented properly," he said.

Billy added the school reconstruction assistance is channeled to work with Quick Response Action Foundation (ACT) which notes the deal was signed on December 10, 2009.

N Imam Akbari, Vice President Operational ACT said that cooperation in the field of education, making CIMB Niaga as a strategic partner to help the ACT in reaching areas that need assistance.

Joanna Sunarti Nasution Died

Liputan6.com, Jakarta: The wife of retired General Abdul Haris Nasution died at the Central Hospital of the Army, Central Jakarta, Sunday (21 / 3) in the morning. Joanna Sunarti, women born Surabaya, East Java, 1 November 1923 was in the hospital since 10 days ago because of lung disease that has diidapnya last four years.

Until this morning the body was interred at the National Museum of the Great General AH Nasution in Jalan Teuku Umar, Menteng, Jakpus. The plan, deceased will be buried next to her husband's tomb at Kalibata Heroes Cemetery, South Jakarta, after the midday prayer, noon.

Deceased who often greeted Mrs. Nas is known to be close to the social activities that deliver an award winning Medal of Social Service in 1975. The deceased had also been awarded the Ramon Magsaysay Award for Public Service of the Philippine government. AH Nasution and the couple had two daughters Joanna Hendriyanti Sahara and Ade Irma Suryani who died in the incident G 30-S/PKI 1965. (ADO)

Tanjung Benoa, Bali Island The Beauty Other

Liputan6.com, Nusa Dua: Every time talking about the water or beach tourism, it's hard to not mention Bali which is famous for its beautiful beaches. In fact, every beach in Bali has its own entertainment characters that can be enjoyed by tourists. One of them is always crowded is the beach of Tanjung Benoa in Nusa Dua.

In this place of travelers are pampered various sports games and entertainment that challenges the water and draining adrenaline. Among them is enough to make the heart beat is parasailing, flying with a parachute is pulled by boat at high speed. By paying about USD 75 thousand, wisatwan be invited to fly for five minutes to enjoy the beautiful beach of Tanjung Benoa on.

In addition to parasailing, visitors can also enjoy water sports flying fish, which fly over the boat pulled by a rubber boat and entertainment and other water sports. The price offered for the local tourists can enjoy water sports are fairly cheap, which began USD 75 thousand to USD 500 thousand. (ADO)

Liputan6.com, Ramallah: Secretary General of the United Nations (UN) Ban Ki-moon, asking Israel, immediately stop the new settlements development program for Jewish citizens. So the Associated Press released on site, Saturday (20 / 3).

During his visit to Ramallah, the Israeli military response pascaserangan, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon emphasized that Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian land are illegal and must be stopped. Ban Ki-moon also criticized Israel as witnessed first hand how the condition of the West Bank, which has become the Givat Zeev settlement, and 11,000 thousand people inhabited Zionist citizens. Rows of thousands of red-roofed houses, appears to decorate the East Jerusalem, which became the embryo of the future Palestinian capital.

Ban made a brief visit to the conflict-prone areas, after meeting with state mediators or the Middle East peace Quartet in Moscow. The meeting recommended, that the United States as a mediator, in an attempt to seek Israeli-Palestinian peace talks resume. [Read: International Diplomats Agree on Palestinian-Israeli negotiations]. (ARL)

P Diddy Lyrics Football Club UK

Business instincts P Diddy, the other named him Sean Combs tried all the efforts. This time he glanced at the football club. Diddy participate in the bidding to buy English club Crystal Palace.

Diddy interest to have a football club which is now sold due to bankruptcy. This rapper's spokesman confirmed that Diddy was interested in buying English football club is.

A source quoted by Splash News from The Sun said: "Diddy when it was in London doing meeting with foodball fixer a few weeks ago. The price has been set, he only decided who would find to make an offer."

"The mentioned Portsmouth Palace but he thought more promising. She could close their debts and bring back in the Premier League. He also likes the name," this source said. (Spl / erl)

Google Has Two Weeks Left Decide Fate in China

BEIJING, KOMPAS.com - Google only had less than two weeks to decide his fate in China. In accordance with the Beijing Communications Administration, the operating permit limits Google.cn, Google's services in China, ended on March 31, 2010 and should be extended if it will continue.

Previously, it was more than two months of negotiations with Google's Government of China in order to retain the search engine service in China through Google.cn. However, there is no meeting point until now because of Google's last wish to perform services without censorship rules in China.

Either go back to the sensor or the worst possible end to its services in China. However, according to rumors reported by the newspaper China Business News, Friday (19/3/2010), Google will end the service and business in China on April 10, 2010. The decision was reportedly will be announced on Monday (22.3.2010).

Stop the censorship of Google search results on Google.cn starting January 12, 2010. The decision was made as a protest against the many attacks on Google's infrastructure is sourced from China. However, the Government of China denies responsibility for the attack.

Hatta: Loans Not Something Scary

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Proposed Changes Membengkaknya deficit in 2010 to 2.1 percent or Rp 129.8 trillion, compared to the 2010 state budget which is only 1.6 percent or Rp 98 trillion helped raise the portion of debt. The reason, one of the sources of deficit financing comes from debt.

However, Coordinating Minister for Economic Hatta Rajasa asserted that government borrowing will be maintained.

"If loans were not something frightening or against all such loans be used for productive sectors," said Hatta, in the office, Jakarta, Friday (19/3/2010).

Hatta debt claimed by the government continued to decline from year to year.

"The debt we continue to decline. The debt that we do, pay a much larger time than paying the new," he said.

Back Israel launches air attacks on Palestine

Liputan6.com, Jerusalem: The tension in the Middle East increased. Israeli military air strikes back to the area of Rafah, Palestine, Friday (19 / 3) night. In this event, five Israeli missile hit a former airport, and the tunnel nearby, and causing 12 people wounded Palestinians. Israel claimed the attack was a counterattack, the rocket fire coming from Gaza earlier.

Tension in the Middle East, rising since last month, when Israel registering two holy places, the Bilal Mosque in Bethlehem and in Hebron Abrahamic tomb, as their national heritage. Increasingly heated atmosphere, with the action Israeli police raid into the Al Aqsa Mosque, and arrested dozens of people. Israel also restrict access to the mosque.

Last clashes occurred in Jerusalem, after Israel announced plans to build 1600 units of apartments for Jews in East Jerusalem. This plan was received international opposition and the mediation team Palestine-Israel, because it has violated the peace road map. (PAG / ARL)

Disconnect from Lucky, Ardina Rasti More Freedom

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Disconnect from the Lucky prime, did not make Ardina Rasti loss of passion. He even admitted jomblonya pleased with today's status can be returned due to a career focus and more freely in making decisions.

"I now jomblo. Want a career focus first, if the couple can wait, but if there is and match it already," said Poppy actor in the film The Sexy City was found in the Planet Hollywood Jakarta, Friday (19/3/2010).

For boyfriend affairs, said Ardina, he preferred to relax. "Yes dinikmatin wrote. I want to find a suitable boyfriend. Whatever is given aja received, but we also have to keep trying, too," he said.

Recognized Ardina, failure to establish a relationship with Lucky is not made to close the trauma to themselves. He actually learned a lot from previous experiences. "Yes for me is to study wrote. When ya take decisions themselves, the risks for yourself, too. Learn more about myself. It was good too, cried. I no longer enjoy the solitude," said Ardina. (C9-09)

Joint exercises (latgab) East Java Regional Police Forces 'capture' Hotel Bumi Surabaya at Jalan Basuki Rahmat, from the hands of 'terrorists' running smoothly. However, coded latgab Nusa Wanteror II in 2010 that resulted in congestion on some roads.

Latgab begins anti-terror, the traffic flow Basuki Rahmat Street is closed completely. As a result, traffic flow from the direction of Darmo, Urip Sumohardjo leading to Embong Malang through congested Basuki Rahmat. The same thing happened in Jalan Panglima Sudirman.

To extract the density of traffic flow, police divert traffic flow from the Urip Sumoharjo turn back toward the front of the statue Karapan Cow. Whereas that of the Panglima Sudirman heading Basuki Rahmat directed straight toward the road Urip Sumoharjo.

After latgab that runs about 1 hour starting at 10:30 pm, finished, police re-opened the traffic flow at Jalan Basuki Rahmat.

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Anti-Corruption Coalition Smoking Section (KAKAR), Thursday (18/3/2010) afternoon, reported three members of the House of Representatives Commission IX who allegedly removing a paragraph about the addictive substance of tobacco to the Police Headquarters Criminal Investigation Body.

Members of the coalition, Kartono Muhammad, states, due to the removal of the verse, the government could not regulate tobacco problem (cigarette). Three members were reported, the Chairman of Commission IX Tjiptaning Rebekah, and two members, and Ayesha Baramuli Mariani Solekan.

KAKAR third suspect deliberately omitted Paragraph 2 of Article 113 of Law of Health. All three gave orders in writing to the secretariat of the Parliament to remove the paragraph that says tobacco is addictive substances.

"Due to the loss of the verse, about the tobacco could not be arranged," added Kartono Muhammad.

David ML Tobing lawyer who had come to the Criminal Investigation Body to report stated, had received the police report. In a letter written evidence of the police report, three former members of the Special Committee Health Act was allegedly violated Article 263 and 266 of the Penal Code on the Granting of False Information to an authentic deed.

After two days stored in Bhara Sasana House Wira Polwiltabes Surabaya, the national examination script (UN) SLTA / SMK begin distributed to sub rayon / police. Distribution of the manuscript begins with the opening of the building which has been sealed by Kapolwiltabes Surabaya and Surabaya Kadiknas witnessed the Independent Monitoring Team (TPI).

"This was done so that no leaks about the UN," said Kapolwiltabes Surabaya, Edwin Kombespol Ike, told reporters in mapolwiltabes, Sikatan Park Road, Saturday (20/3/2010).

Script for security problems, said Ike, 122 personnel will be involved. Ike claimed that the 3 components namely the police, diknas and TPI will continue to monitor and guard about to be restored again after tested. In Surabaya, there are 20 police who will keep the UN text.

In North Surabaya police there are 5 police who will receive a distribution of unas manuscript, in South Surabaya Police are 9 police and Surabaya in the East District Police have 6 police. For sub rayon rayon there are 28 sub-SMA, 2 sub-rayon Madrasah Aliyah (MA) and 13 sub-rayon CMS.

For this year the UN participant in Surabaya recorded as many as 34,358 students are divided into 18,598 high school students, 705 students and 15,055 students. For organizers of school, to high school there are 103 schools and 43 schools penggabung, to MA providers are 6 schools and 10 schools for vocational penggabung and there are 86 schools and 7 schools penggabung.

Once stored in the police / sub rayon, UN manuscripts will be distributed to the location of the exam. 2 hours before the exam, the text matter will be taken from the police / sub rayon.

Unlike last year, this time there are no prisoners will follow the UN at the police station. Last year, there were only a prisoner of Aris Kurniawan (18), 3 high school students Mardi Sivi, who follow the UN in Mapolwiltabes Surabaya.

"After we checked, no prisoner of students who follow the UN this year in Surabaya Polwiltabes jurisdiction," said Head of Development Partners Polwiltabes Surabaya, AKBP Setyo Sri Rahayu, told reporters in mapolwiltabes, Sikatan Park Road, Saturday (20/3/2010) .

Yayuk, Sri close call, adding that there is a student who was a prisoner in Polwiltabes Surabaya. But the prisoner has not been able to follow the UN because he was still sitting in 2nd grade high school.

"There is but he did not follow the UN because it is still 2 high school class," said Yayuk.

UN itself will be held simultaneously on Monday, March 22 next. Manuscript about the UN that day to settle in Surabaya Mapolwiltabes already distributed to each police / sub rayon.

Table tennis players paid USD 15 Billion

BEIJING, KOMPAS.com - Club China, Shanxi, willing to pay players table tennis world number four, Guo Yan, of 11.3 million yuan, or about Rp 15 billion for a two-year contract.

Guo (26) is the world championship runner-up finish in 2005. He took part in a player auction in Beijing, Thursday (18/3/2010), which produces 37.5 million yuan (about USD 53 billion).

"We never expected such a high price," said Liu Fengyan, Chairman of China Table Tennis Association (CTTA). "We hope to invite big companies to support the super league so that the value of this league to be seen."

Although less popular than basketball and football, table tennis remains a national sport. League involving 10 teams are also getting television coverage.

The record fee for table tennis in China previously held by Olympic champion, Ma Lin, while being paid 5.01 million yuan for the contract with the club for one year Shanxi in 2006.

Guo will get 1.2 million yuan, while the club in Beijing to get 3.2 million yuan. Remaining 6.88 million yuan will be accepted by the CTTA.

Six Apart Menpora Bike Racing Athletes to Asian Games

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Affairs official release of six athletes to the event bicycle race in the Asian Games Kemenpora Office, Friday (19/3/2010). This was recognized by the Chairman of ISSI Phany the Cape after the ceremonial.

"In this event, we have introduced the athletes to the Asian Games to Menpora," he said.

Six athletes are Ariehan Rian and Tonton Susanto for road race number; Tony Syarifudin, Puguh Atmandi, and Risa BMX Susianty in number; and Santia Tri Kusuma to track numbers.

According to Phany, in the Asian Games this time, hoping for the best Affairs. Ahead of the Asian Games in November, cycling branch is reluctant to set targets heroics.

"We do not have specific targets. At least we get into the top five alone is good," he said.

Regarding preparation, Phany explained that the athletes have started training since the last two months in three places, namely in Jakarta (Track Rawamangun), Subang, and Bandung.

Vladivostok (AFP / OANA) - China's Vice President Xi Jinping and his entourage arrived in Vladivostok on Saturday to start the tour in Russia.

He is scheduled to meet with Russian leaders and participate in the opening ceremony of Year of China in the Russian language.

"The visit this time will provide the basis for the strengthening of political interaction, deepen cooperation of mutual benefit of both countries for the sake of all parties and to promote partnership and strategic interaction of China-Russia," said China's Vice President.

The guests will be in China for two days Vladivostok.

On Saturday afternoon, they will visit Vladivostok railway station and the historic "Pacific Fleet Military Glory."

Then the expanded bilateral meeting will be held to discuss prospects for cooperation on the border of both countries.

On Sunday, the delegation of China will see the Russian preparations to host the APEC summit in Vladivostok in 2012 and several other places. After that they headed St. Petersburg.

Google Has Two Weeks Left Decide Fate in China

BEIJING, KOMPAS.com - Google only had less than two weeks to decide his fate in China. In accordance with the Beijing Communications Administration, the operating permit limits Google.cn, Google's services in China, ended on March 31, 2010 and should be extended if it will continue.

Previously, it was more than two months of negotiations with Google's Government of China in order to retain the search engine service in China through Google.cn. However, there is no meeting point until now because of Google's last wish to perform services without censorship rules in China.

Either go back to the sensor or the worst possible end to its services in China. However, according to rumors reported by the newspaper China Business News, Friday (19/3/2010), Google will end the service and business in China on April 10, 2010. The decision was reportedly will be announced on Monday (22.3.2010).

Stop the censorship of Google search results on Google.cn starting January 12, 2010. The decision was made as a protest against the many attacks on Google's infrastructure is sourced from China. However, the Government of China denies responsibility for the attack.

Profit USD 1.7 Trillion, XL Not For Dividend

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com-telecommunications company, PT Tbk Axiata XL, managed to improve financial performance in 2009 is significant. However, the company decided not to distribute dividends to shareholders.

Based on XL's financial data, in 2009 the company recorded a net profit of Rp 1.709 trillion.

Net profit was increased by approximately 113 times compared with the year 2008, in which XL was experiencing loss of Rp 15 billion due to incidental costs and exchange rate developments are less profitable.

President Director of XL Hasnul Suhaimi general meeting after the annual shareholders (AGM), Friday (19 / 3), said that company shareholders have agreed to not share the net profits as dividends in 2009.

Funds obtained from the results of operations will be recorded in retained earnings (retained earnings) to support business development company, where 0.01 percent, or Rp 100 million of net income to be designated as public reserve.

XL shareholders also agreed to increase the capital issued and paid-up capital which had USD 709 billion to Rp 850 billion.

Holders of shares of Holding Sdn Bhd Indocel worth Rp 735.87 billion (86.5 percent), Emirates Telecommunication Corporation International Rp 113.24 billion (13.3 percent), and the general public Rp 1.67 billion (0.2 percent). (REI / RYO)

Disconnect from Lucky, Ardina Rasti More Freedom

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Disconnect from the Lucky prime, did not make Ardina Rasti loss of passion. He even admitted jomblonya pleased with today's status can be returned due to a career focus and more freely in making decisions.

"I now jomblo. Want a career focus first, if the couple can wait, but if there is and match it already," said Poppy actor in the film The Sexy City was found in the Planet Hollywood Jakarta, Friday (19/3/2010).

For boyfriend affairs, said Ardina, he preferred to relax. "Yes dinikmatin wrote. I want to find a suitable boyfriend. Whatever is given aja received, but we also have to keep trying, too," he said.

Recognized Ardina, failure to establish a relationship with Lucky is not made to close the trauma to themselves. He actually learned a lot from previous experiences. "Yes for me is to study wrote. When ya take decisions themselves, the risks for yourself, too. Learn more about myself. It was good too, cried. I no longer enjoy the solitude," said Ardina. (C9-09)

Liputan6.com, Freetown: At least 200 people were killed in a cave that is a gold mining area in the West African country, Sierra Leone, as the media reported Friday (19 / 3). The scene was in the southern part of Sierra Leone, less than 300 km from the capital Freetown. According to reports, fateful event happened because of a collapsed trench. However, so far there was still no further details about the incident.

Bordered by the Atlantic Ocean, Sierra Leone lies between Guinea and Liberia in western Africa. This country has an area of approximately 72,000 square kilometers, with natural resources including gold, diamonds, bauxite, and iron ore.

This country has experienced civil war for a decade. Government of Sierra Leone with the United Nations (UN), has set up special courts in 2002 ago. This special court is mandated to make people be responsible for atrocities in Sierra Leone after 30 November 1996. (Xinhua / ARL)

Back Israel launches air attacks on Palestine

Liputan6.com, Jerusalem: The tension in the Middle East increased. Israeli military air strikes back to the area of Rafah, Palestine, Friday (19 / 3) night. In this event, five Israeli missile hit a former airport, and the tunnel nearby, and causing 12 people wounded Palestinians. Israel claimed the attack was a counterattack, the rocket fire coming from Gaza earlier.

Tension in the Middle East, rising since last month, when Israel registering two holy places, the Bilal Mosque in Bethlehem and in Hebron Abrahamic tomb, as their national heritage. Increasingly heated atmosphere, with the action Israeli police raid into the Al Aqsa Mosque, and arrested dozens of people. Israel also restrict access to the mosque.

Last clashes occurred in Jerusalem, after Israel announced plans to build 1600 units of apartments for Jews in East Jerusalem. This plan was received international opposition and the mediation team Palestine-Israel, because it has violated the peace road map. (PAG / ARL)

Profit USD 1.7 Trillion, XL Not For Dividend

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com-telecommunications company, PT Tbk Axiata XL, managed to improve financial performance in 2009 is significant. However, the company decided not to distribute dividends to shareholders.

Based on XL's financial data, in 2009 the company recorded a net profit of Rp 1.709 trillion.

Net profit was increased by approximately 113 times compared with the year 2008, in which XL was experiencing loss of Rp 15 billion due to incidental costs and exchange rate developments are less profitable.

President Director of XL Hasnul Suhaimi general meeting after the annual shareholders (AGM), Friday (19 / 3), said that company shareholders have agreed to not share the net profits as dividends in 2009.

Funds obtained from the results of operations will be recorded in retained earnings (retained earnings) to support business development company, where 0.01 percent, or Rp 100 million of net income to be designated as public reserve.

XL shareholders also agreed to increase the capital issued and paid-up capital which had USD 709 billion to Rp 850 billion.

Holders of shares of Holding Sdn Bhd Indocel worth Rp 735.87 billion (86.5 percent), Emirates Telecommunication Corporation International Rp 113.24 billion (13.3 percent), and the general public Rp 1.67 billion (0.2 percent). (REI / RYO)

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Rumor Arises China Google Checkout 10 April

BEIJING, KOMPAS.com - local newspaper China Business News released the news that Google is likely to leave China on April 10, 2010. The rumor originated from a source at one of Google's sales agent in China.

"I received information stating that Google will leave China on April 10. However, this information has not been confirmed by Google," wrote the China Business News quoted the source, Friday (19/3/2010).

According to the same report, Google will decide the fate of their business in China on Monday (22.3.2010). Google employee status in China also will be announced simultaneously.

Terminate services and business in China is one of the worst alternatives that have been prepared to stop Google from censorship of its search results on Google.cn starting January 12, 2010.

In fact, Google is still hoping that they continue to operate, but with a note that the search still permitted without censorship. Google negotiations with the Government of China has so far produced no convergence. In fact, the Government of China with a firm called Google acts as an irresponsible act.

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VP Boediono again shouted thief. This time it happened was not at the office of vice president, but during a speech in front of the servants of Family Planning (KB) in Bekasi. Direct perpetrators of police custody.
The incident began when Boediono give speeches in speech meeting with family planning officials and health ministers as Kota Bekasi. Meeting was held with the speech-roofed tents, in the field Bantar Gebang District, Jl Raya Siliwangi, Bekasi, Friday (19 / 3).
Boediono just one minute in the pulpit and delivered the opening speech, when a herd of about 7 people from the street screaming Boediono. They stood in the street mingling with the residents who watched the VP speech. The field where the event was held not far from the road.
"Boediono thief, Boediono thieves," they shouted in unison.
Cash is immediately audible shouts former Governor of Bank Indonesia (BI) is. He was stopped for a moment of his speech. "It's called democracy it like this," said Boediono short with a flat expression. Boediono then returned to continue his speech.
The officers immediately arrested the guard a group of people who appear young-young. There are some who try to fight. But the officers finally arrested. They were then herded into police headquarters Bantar Gebang not far from the district office. They are now checked by the police. (AFP / g)

BRUSSELS, KOMPAS.com - Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belgium, Friday (19/3/2010), announced the extension of the country task forces contingent in Afghanistan for one year. But the number of troops will be maintained with a mission focused on training Afghan troops.

With the task diperpanjangnya, Belgian troops reinforced that 600 personnel will be in Afghanistan until the end of 2011.

In contrast to the presence of Dutch troops in Afghanistan contingent rolled into domestic political issues, Belgium does not deal with such controversies in the Netherlands. But the opponents of the Green and Socialist stronghold Belgium who spoke in Dutch, it criticized the government's decision. They call it the decision "incomprehensible" and "stupid and wrong".

Contingent of Belgian troops currently serving to secure the international airport in Kabul and the Taliban stronghold of Kandahar.

Belgian Foreign Ministry said the troops would be withdrawn from airport security duties to strengthen the existing training commitments in Kunduz.

Athens (ANTARA News / Reuters) - A homemade bomb exploded outside the residence of the head of the people of Pakistan in Athens center Saturday morning, causing damage but caused no casualties, police said.

"There is damage at the entrance to the apartment building and three cars, but no one injured," said a police officer.

"Until now there has been no party claimed responsibility for the explosion," he added.

This is the second incident in less than 24 hours after one another homemade bomb damaged the office-far-right groups in central Athens on Friday morning, also without the injured.

In addition, there are also a series of gas explosions and bomb attacks carried out and the intruder left the group in Greece since the fatal shooting by police of a teenager, in December 2008, which triggered the worst riots in the country during recent decades.

Sandra Bullock in hiding

Husband's infidelity Sandra Bullock, Jesse James so far has not received a response from this actress. Bullock is now reportedly in hiding. Can imagine how the actress was hurt and broken heart, since he knows her own husband's affair from the media.

According to Hollyscoop quoted a report from Splash News, Bullock, who was called Sandy by close friends, knowing her husband's infidelity embarrassing scandal of its representatives, which diihubungi directly by In Touch Weekly. A source said that staff contacted the magazine this actress publicity to inform that they will publish this shocking news, about her husband's affair.

Bullick representatives initially denied this story until they found the affair James, a model named Michelle tattoo 'Bombshell' McGee, who in a taped interview tells all. One friend said that if Bullock did not know nothing about the affair.

Now he's in hiding. James himself has apologized to embarrass Bullock without making a confession that he had done nothing wrong. "Sandra did not know anything about what happened. Not getting any signal. Now she's with her family, asked for privacy. It is bad enough for any woman to know her husband was having an affair, but know from the publicity and then discussed in the national magazine, hurtful, "said the actress. (spl / erl)

Because the Son, Pasha missed from Bui

BOGOR, KOMPAS.com - It's not easy for the team, chaired the Panel of Judges to decide Wedhayati SH 10-month sentence in prison and 12 months probation for Sigit Purnomo aka Pasha "Ungu". Pasha's responsibilities as head of household, who must pay child also made for consideration at the trial verdict in the Court of Bogor, West Java, on Friday (19/3/2010).

"The nature is now different from the past, present problems for consideration convicted child experiment," said Judge Members Djoni Witanto SH when found after the trial.

Djoni outlining if the problem of violence committed against his ex-wife Pasha, Agustina Okky Sofyan must be seen first because akibatya. "The trigger is not merely just emotion Pasha. Pasha was a biological parent if the child complains taken to Pangandaran until there is a case like this," said Djoni.

Deeper psychological context of the child considerations were also a consideration in determining the decision Pasha accepted the verdict. "We have a psychological consideration of children as well, after they saw the dispute over a divorce and now thanks to Pangandaran. This does not fit with cases like this after all they are going for peace was not in court but outside the court," explained Djoni. (FAN)

Table tennis players paid USD 15 Billion

BEIJING, KOMPAS.com - Club China, Shanxi, willing to pay players table tennis world number four, Guo Yan, of 11.3 million yuan, or about Rp 15 billion for a two-year contract.

Guo (26) is the world championship runner-up finish in 2005. He took part in a player auction in Beijing, Thursday (18/3/2010), which produces 37.5 million yuan (about USD 53 billion).

"We never expected such a high price," said Liu Fengyan, Chairman of China Table Tennis Association (CTTA). "We hope to invite big companies to support the super league so that the value of this league to be seen."

Although less popular than basketball and football, table tennis remains a national sport. League involving 10 teams are also getting television coverage.

The record fee for table tennis in China previously held by Olympic champion, Ma Lin, while being paid 5.01 million yuan for the contract with the club for one year Shanxi in 2006.

Guo will get 1.2 million yuan, while the club in Beijing to get 3.2 million yuan. Remaining 6.88 million yuan will be accepted by the CTTA.

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Bank CIMB Niaga's focus on the education sector for social responsibility program (Corporate Social Responsibility / CSR). Located in Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Burujul, Tasikmalaya District, Bank Niaga, Friday (19/3/2010), deliver aid in the form of reconstruction of education 2 (two) classes Ibtidaiyah Burujul Madrasah building. This assistance is a continuation of the previous aid was also delivered to the same school in the form of school supplies valued at approximately USD 70 million.

Gatot Subagio, Corporate Services Head of CIMB Niaga said in carrying out its activities, Bank Niaga is not only oriented toward business interests alone. Concern with social issues in particular areas of concern that education is realized in various CSR activities CIMB Niaga Cares.

"We hope that this assistance can support local government efforts in improving Tasikmalaya education infrastructure damaged by the earthquake. Thus, the students can return to school and teaching and learning activities can be re-implemented properly," he said.

Billy added the school reconstruction assistance is channeled to work with Quick Response Action Foundation (ACT) which notes the deal was signed on December 10, 2009.

N Imam Akbari, Vice President Operational ACT said that cooperation in the field of education, making CIMB Niaga as a strategic partner to help the ACT in reaching areas that need assistance.

Joint exercises (latgab) East Java Regional Police Forces 'capture' Hotel Bumi Surabaya at Jalan Basuki Rahmat, from the hands of 'terrorists' running smoothly. However, coded latgab Nusa Wanteror II in 2010 that resulted in congestion on some roads.

Latgab begins anti-terror, the traffic flow Basuki Rahmat Street is closed completely. As a result, traffic flow from the direction of Darmo, Urip Sumohardjo leading to Embong Malang through congested Basuki Rahmat. The same thing happened in Jalan Panglima Sudirman.

To extract the density of traffic flow, police divert traffic flow from the Urip Sumoharjo turn back toward the front of the statue Karapan Cow. Whereas that of the Panglima Sudirman heading Basuki Rahmat directed straight toward the road Urip Sumoharjo.

After latgab that runs about 1 hour starting at 10:30 pm, finished, police re-opened the traffic flow at Jalan Basuki Rahmat.

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Bank CIMB Niaga's focus on the education sector for social responsibility program (Corporate Social Responsibility / CSR). Located in Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Burujul, Tasikmalaya District, Bank Niaga, Friday (19/3/2010), deliver aid in the form of reconstruction of education 2 (two) classes Ibtidaiyah Burujul Madrasah building. This assistance is a continuation of the previous aid was also delivered to the same school in the form of school supplies valued at approximately USD 70 million.

Gatot Subagio, Corporate Services Head of CIMB Niaga said in carrying out its activities, Bank Niaga is not only oriented toward business interests alone. Concern with social issues in particular areas of concern that education is realized in various CSR activities CIMB Niaga Cares.

"We hope that this assistance can support local government efforts in improving Tasikmalaya education infrastructure damaged by the earthquake. Thus, the students can return to school and teaching and learning activities can be re-implemented properly," he said.

Billy added the school reconstruction assistance is channeled to work with Quick Response Action Foundation (ACT) which notes the deal was signed on December 10, 2009.

N Imam Akbari, Vice President Operational ACT said that cooperation in the field of education, making CIMB Niaga as a strategic partner to help the ACT in reaching areas that need assistance.

Because the Son, Pasha missed from Bui

BOGOR, KOMPAS.com - It's not easy for the team, chaired the Panel of Judges to decide Wedhayati SH 10-month sentence in prison and 12 months probation for Sigit Purnomo aka Pasha "Ungu". Pasha's responsibilities as head of household, who must pay child also made for consideration at the trial verdict in the Court of Bogor, West Java, on Friday (19/3/2010).

"The nature is now different from the past, present problems for consideration convicted child experiment," said Judge Members Djoni Witanto SH when found after the trial.

Djoni outlining if the problem of violence committed against his ex-wife Pasha, Agustina Okky Sofyan must be seen first because akibatya. "The trigger is not merely just emotion Pasha. Pasha was a biological parent if the child complains taken to Pangandaran until there is a case like this," said Djoni.

Deeper psychological context of the child considerations were also a consideration in determining the decision Pasha accepted the verdict. "We have a psychological consideration of children as well, after they saw the dispute over a divorce and now thanks to Pangandaran. This does not fit with cases like this after all they are going for peace was not in court but outside the court," explained Djoni. (FAN)

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Anti-Corruption Coalition Smoking Section (KAKAR), Thursday (18/3/2010) afternoon, reported three members of the House of Representatives Commission IX who allegedly removing a paragraph about the addictive substance of tobacco to the Police Headquarters Criminal Investigation Body.

Members of the coalition, Kartono Muhammad, states, due to the removal of the verse, the government could not regulate tobacco problem (cigarette). Three members were reported, the Chairman of Commission IX Tjiptaning Rebekah, and two members, and Ayesha Baramuli Mariani Solekan.

KAKAR third suspect deliberately omitted Paragraph 2 of Article 113 of Law of Health. All three gave orders in writing to the secretariat of the Parliament to remove the paragraph that says tobacco is addictive substances.

"Due to the loss of the verse, about the tobacco could not be arranged," added Kartono Muhammad.

David ML Tobing lawyer who had come to the Criminal Investigation Body to report stated, had received the police report. In a letter written evidence of the police report, three former members of the Special Committee Health Act was allegedly violated Article 263 and 266 of the Penal Code on the Granting of False Information to an authentic deed.

Status Janda, KD legitimate Only a hug Raul

In an infotainment show, singer Jasmine Trias picture emerged being embraced by entrepreneurs Raul Lemos. According to attorney KD, Elsie Lontoh, legitimate widow's two children hugged the man.

"If true for me does not matter because KD's been widowed or single," said Elsie when contacted a number of journalists over a telephone line, Friday (19/3/2010).

But Elsie could not verify or deny the news KD hug Raul at an airport in Dili. The reason for Elsie yet to see directly those impressions.

In addition, he also had not seen KD in a few days. "I just met with KD this afternoon," he added.

Elsie tells if Kiyani had known figure Raul since two years ago. As far as Elsie, the status of KD and Raul just friends. If both are making love, Elsie did not know.

"If you say the well close," he said.

Quarter-finals Match Schedule Euroleague

London (ANTARA News / Reuters) - The following schedule Euroleague quarter-final (all times in GMT):

Conferences (leg) first (all at 19:05)

The game Thursday, April 1 Fulham v Hamburg SV, VfL Wolfsburg, Standard Liege v Atletico Madrid v Valencia Benfica v Liverpool - - --

Conferences (leg) both (all at 19:05)

The game Thursday, April 8 Fulham v VfL Wolfsburg, Standard Liege v Hamburg SV Valencia Atletico Madrid v Liverpool v Benfica

Liputan6.com, Semarang: Chairman of the National Mandate Party Hatta Rajasa mind if Amien Rais, Chairman of the Advisory Panel of the Party, was asked to lead the Muhammadiyah. This statement came after the insistence of various regions in order to re-Amien Rais became Chairman of the Muhammadiyah. Thus Hatta Rajasa expressed on the sidelines of a coordination meeting led Regional Council of PAN in Semarang Central Java, Saturday (20 / 3).

Hatta added that the PAN has a close relationship with the figure Amien Rais. He is the founder of this party. However, further Hatta, respecting the wishes of PAN Muhammadiyah members who asked Amien Rais to lead this community organizations.

In response to this, Hatta requested that this issue does not dispekulasikan stuff. According to him, the discourse of desire Muhammadiyah members to the former Chairman of the Assembly is again leading the Muhammadiyah, will still be discussed in the internal party. (AIS)

Ljubičić Challenge Semifinals Nadal at Indian Wells

INDIAN WELLS, Kompas.com - Ivan Ljubičić Croatian tennis players won 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 over Argentine tennis player Juan Monaco to reach the semi-final ticket ATP Indian Wells, Thursday (18/3/10) local time.

This continued success Ljubičić, because the day before, he also made a surprise by eliminating second seed Novak Djokovic.

In the battle lasted one hour 47 minutes on the stadium field Indian Wells Tennis Garden, Ljubičić shot 11 aces and 39 winner. Service with speeds of 138 mph could not be restored Monaco, make sure myself away.

Furthermore, Ljubičić will meet with Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal. This third seed into the semi-finals after winning 6-4 7-6 (4) top tennis player Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic.