Jusuf Kalla
Death Toll in Indonesia Quake-tsunami Tops 800
AFP - The death toll from a powerful earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia leapt to 832 Sunday, as stunned people on the stricken island of Sulawesi struggled to find food and water and looting spread.
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Singapore marks 50th birthday with grand parade
Singapore will mark 50 years since independence on August 9 with nationwide celebrations including a huge military parade and firework display that will also pay tribute to former founding leader Lee Kuan Yew.
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Object spotted in sea not from AirAsia plane: Indonesian VP
An object spotted during a sea search for an AirAsia plane was not from the aircraft, Indonesian Vice President Jusuf Kalla said Dec. 29 after reports that an Australian surveillance aircraft had found something.
Prayers and tears as Asia mourns tsunami dead 10 years on
Prayers, tears and solemn visits to mass graves marked the start of commemorations Friday across tsunami-hit nations for the 220,000 people who perished when giant waves decimated coastal areas of the Indian Ocean a decade ago.