Monday, November 29, 2010

Mount Bromo Erupts

Mount Bromo in East Java with the status of alert erupted at 17:40 pm, Friday, November 26, 2010. Thick black smoke mixed with ash reaching a height of 600 meters.

The Center for Volcanology and Geological Disaster Mitigation Surono said this eruption are minor and is not accompanied by booms. "Material eruption of ash that fell around the crater," said Surono.

Currently, the earthquake tremors occur continuously with the amplitude average of 15 millimeters.

According to officials at the observation post in the village monitor Ngadisari, Sikapura, Probolinggo, Subhan Ahmad, said the earthquake tremors are still happening. "Residents in the vicinity are safe," he said.

Bromo declared 'alert' since October 23, 2010 last. Lecturer Postgraduate Ten November Institute of Technology (ITS) Surabaya, and researcher at the Center for Earth and Disaster Studies, Dr Putu Artama, said Bromo characteristics different from Merapi.

"If there is an eruption, the materials of sand and ash spewed out by the range of 6 to 10 kilometer radius," said Putu.

That's different from material spewed out of Mount Merapi in the form of lava and rock, too hot clouds 'wedhus trash'.

Also, Bromo also terbentengi by the sea of sand. Topography of Mount Bromo mesh between valleys and canyons with the caldera or the sea of sand covering some 10 square kilometers. "That was a blast membayakan yellowish, because the sulfur content of many highly dangerous if inhaled human being," said Putu.

Sunday, November 28, 2010

China is South Korea's Crisis Center Call for Emergency Talks

China is North Korea's deadly shelling of the South Island over tensions in South Korea has called an emergency meeting of major countries.

It joined the North Korean nuclear disarmament talks in December to meet members of the six countries should be offered.

The two Koreas, the United States, China, Japan and Russia are engaged in talks.

Correspondent for South Korea's reaction was the ambiguity that seems to consult with other countries.

Tensions in the United States and South Korea joint military projects, the peninsula remains the highest in the North has condemned the provocation exercises.
Angry protests

Six-party talks after North Korea delayed the April 2009 South Korea and the United States to halt its nuclear program until the original proposal said they should not be restarted.

Some analysts believe North Korea's negotiating position to strengthen command and force a resumption of talks to establish a strain to think.

Wu Dawei, China's representative to the talks, said on Sunday: "The Chinese side, after careful study, to exchange opinions on major issues in Beijing in December for a second six-party talks among the heads of the delegations have proposed urgent consultations here Parties concerned about. "

6 countries, which he formally offered to resume negotiations said it was not.

Add Mr wooeul, "complex factors" up the peninsula, said: ". The international community, particularly members six-party talks, are deeply concerned,"

BBC's Chris Hogg, Seoul, South Korea and China, the movement of John the alliance said the reaction was less enthusiastic.

South Korea's Foreign Ministry statement, the proposal "very carefully reviewed," be said.

South Korea's Yonhap news agency covering the North Star's improved as more urgent, President Lee Myung-bak of Seoul itself an early resumption of six-party nuclear talks that have no interest in the senior Chinese foreign policy adviser told him to visit the Dai Bingguo.

Tetsuro Fukuyama, Japan, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's deputy chief cabinet secretary, the "cooperation between South Korea and the United States and problems carefully," he said.

North Korea on Tuesday of the crisis, until the sea border between the two countries closer, Yeonpyeong touched with a sudden start of the shellfish on the island began.

South Korea won two civilians and a Marine, the south's defense minister and the resignation of the angry protests sparking, has died.

North and south of it near Yeonpyeong was being done by the military training was bombarded by claims that the stimulus.
'Unpredictable'

U.S. and South Korea on Sunday a new, pre-, started preparing for military exercises in the Yellow Sea approximately 125km (77 miles) south of the maritime boundary dispute between the two Koreas.

Aircraft carrier USS George Washington, South Korea and four other U.S. Navy ships destroyers, patrol vessels, frigates, support vessels, and anti-submarine aircraft, has joined.

Immediately after the practice started, the North Koreans back to the sea, if a violation has promised to strike back.

"We provoke a violation of the territorial sea of brutal military strike would provide for" state control of North Korea's KCNA news agency said.

Union, but in the North Sea's surface-to-surface missile launch pad was placed in front of the surface area-to-air missiles, had moved south to see the deployment of the Defense Ministry can not confirm.

Yeonpyeong residents, but on Sunday they heard artillery fire in the bunker were ordered to evacuate the command was lifted after 40 minutes. Ten thousand inhabitants of 20 islands about 1,700 are left.

South Korea's defense minister also now they can not guarantee the safety of journalists ordered to leave by Sunday's final.

Minister "at this stage, it is justified by what the North Korea - U.S. joint military exercise will take the kind of provocative behavior is predictable."

Coalition forces also accidentally Korea on Sunday Demilitarised Zone (DMZ), the nation was split in earnest fired artillery rounds were reported. North Korea to quickly sent a message that it was an accident, news agency said.

Earlier, Mr Dai, Beijing no longer trying to avoid worsening the situation that the president was talking about.

Lee on the relationship between the two Koreas than he is fair and responsible position and has urged China to take calls.

Chairman of the Congress of the North Korean leader Kim Jong Il that North Korea is known as a close friend of the nearest official, has been invited to visit Beijing next week.

Friday, November 26, 2010

China works to ease North-South Korea tension

Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Washington, Seoul and Pyongyang and held a series of talks, South Korea tried to ease tensions on the peninsula began.

The authorities of their priorities southern North Island, saw the fire artillery shells Tuesday was to avoid the recurrence of violence.

Southern U.S. with its own fire support and joint military exercises would begin on Sunday announced.

North Korea is training "the brink of war" is expanding into the area.

North Korea's only allies - - United States and other powers have repeatedly urged Beijing to dismantle the crisis should be used to influence.

On Friday, the Chinese foreign minister, ambassador to North Korea directly to the amount Jiechi met with his U.S. counterparts in South Korea on the phone, carried by state-run Xinhua news agency said.

"Top priority to maintain the current and control the situation to ensure that such events will not occur again," he said.

Some details of the conversation were released U.S. State Department has not yet commented.

At least four South Island and southern North Yeonpyeong died on Tuesday when the shell.

Secretary of Defense to replace the case for most of the civilian population evacuated the island was headed south.

Artillery fire sending people running for the shelter, near the island when I heard the horror on Friday afternoon while another said, remembering ratda.

But South Korea's military later by the noise was a routine military exercise said.

South Korea General Walter Sharp, the top American commander, visited for a short period Yeonpyeong alarm.

Tuesday of the shell, without hope of a peace treaty since the end of the 1950-53 war in North Korea was one of the most aggressive behavior.

North Korea to hold military exercises near Yeonpyeong gunfire provoked the accused in the south.

North Korea's official KCNA news agency at a later date scheduled for the weekend warned about military exercises.

"The situation in Korea peninsula near the brink of war again, [North Korea] to stage war exercises targeted on the trigger - happy person because of the element is a reckless plan," said the KCNA report said.

Based on the 4th United States - Republic of Korea naval manoeuvres neunhajiman, was organized earlier this week to attack North Korea and China, they all are angry.

Beijing, 320km from the coast of China to extend its exclusive economic zone (200 miles) has warned against any violation.

But the Pentagon, China to hold information about the naval exercises claimed, and they argued that this is not directed at China.

"As with previous exercises of this series, this work is essentially a defensive and deterrent against North Korea is designed to strengthen," the Pentagon said.

Meanwhile, South Korea and the increasing number of troops in Yeonpyeong it to respond more strongly to a similar case its going to change the said rules of engagement.

The rules of engagement before the cabinet to be escalating the military to prevent an accident gave too much emphasis has been considered.

South Korea presidential spokesman soldier or civilian targets depending on whether the attacks in the future to implement different levels of response, he said.

The stress of this week's apparent change of power in North Korea is experiencing comes as the UN leader Kim Jong Il and his young son, Illinois ....

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

North Korean Attack on The Island South Korea

The sea border dispute that has attracted international criticism of the island near the North Korea paid.

U.S. President Barack Obama by attacking his Yeonpyeong island "angry," he said. In addition, Russia, Japan and European countries denounced.

UN chief Ban Ki-Moon, "South Korea is one of the most serious incidents since the war" and urged restraint on both sides.

Korea to return fire, "adding provocatively that" if you threaten a missile strike.

South Korea's military was conducting exercises nearby, but it's open hostility to North Korea denies firing.

Most of them are hitting military bases - two artillery shells and dozens of Korea Marines arrived on the island when he died. Both soldiers and civilians were injured.

Southern fired about 80 shells on the back. Unknown number of casualties on the north side is not.

In Washington, Obama took an important ally of South Korea. "We strongly as part of its alliance with South Korea has pledged to defend our efforts," he told ABC News.

"We should be treated seriously and ongoing threat to the area you want to make sure that all parties recognize," said Mr..

"They need to adhere to the international set of rules that" North Koreans in China, especially to have to pass.

U.S. State Department and the major powers, "Measurement and unified" position promised to forge. Pentagon co-ordinate its response to the South Korea army said.

28,000 U.S. troops are stationed in South Korea.

South Korea's benchmark stock price index markers start of trading down 3.3% at birth, was opened on Wednesday sharply lower.
'Great danger'

UN spokesman Farhan Haq is the Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon "deeply concerned by the rise of tension Korea Peninsula," he said.

"Secretary General condemned the attack and called for the immediate arrest," he said.

The Security Council, the British ambassador Mark Lyall Grant, the current President Bush about what to do next was in touch with other members. No country has formally requested an emergency meeting.

Russian Foreign Minister "enormous risks" to warn the people behind the attacks, has done a great responsibility.

Japanese Prime Minister, Naoto Kan "We can respond decisively, some unexpected event occurs to make preparations" and ordered the minister.

North Korea's main ally - - EU and Britain also criticized North Korea, but China refused to allocate blame.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman, the two nations "to contribute to peace, do more," said there should be.

South Korea President Lee Myung-bak the incident, "the invasion of the territory of Korea as" provocative and future North Korean missile attacks, including location, "a tremendous brand," warned the meeting.

North Korea's military command for the incident and blamed.

"Korea is the enemy of our repeated warnings, to start 1300 in the vicinity of the island Yeonpyeong firing artillery shells at our offshore territories of the reckless military provocation (04:00 GMT), despite the efforts," state-run KCNA news agency of It quoted as saying.

South Korea "0.001mm we dare to invade the territory of the Sea" will be hitting the North, it warned.

Korea War ended without a peace treaty since 1953, but There have been occasional border incidents in the latest rise in tensions comes at a time.

North Korea's reclusive leader Kim Jong Il is sick and you want to ensure the succession of his youngest son, is thought to be.

Further south towards the provocative suggestion of a period - the BBC's John Sudworth in Seoul, the heir apparent and the military elite of the country wired and may be trying to build a reputation is.

On Saturday, the North American scientists claim to have a new uranium enrichment facility that the money was marked.

The move two years ago, the United States, Pyongyang abandoned its nuclear disarmament for the resumption of six-party talks prompted exclusion.

In addition, the western maritime border, known as the Northern Limit Line, the past has been the scene of numerous conflicts.

March, South Korea 46 warships and loss of life in the crash near the border. International inspectors to North Korea denied any role in this incident, but North Korean, late torpedo sank the ship.

Monday, November 8, 2010

Barack Obama, Indonesia, Asian Tour heads

U.S. President Barack Obama, Indonesia, the world's most populous Muslim country to visit the key to their next stop in the 10th Asian Tour will do.

Progressive Democrats for his first stop, India, on trade and show support is the main issue.

But analysts again in June this year after a keynote speech at Cairo, the Islamic world to embrace Mr. Obama would be the greatest opportunity to add.

Mr. Obama, as a boy four years and he will visit the country again.

Istiqlal - President Susilo Bambang his schedule with no induction dinner, John and also visit the largest temple in Southeast Asia are included.

President Yudhoyono praised the economic growth and democratic progress in Indonesia at a meeting with the president is expected.

The two men they trade, security, education, investment and climate change, agreed years ago to look at the issue of "comprehensive cooperation" is likely to sign the agreement.
Mood changes

Mr. Obama's national security adviser, speechwriter and Deputy Chairman, Ben Rose, said: "We and the emerging Asian power and the strategic direction of the U.S. branch of the 21st century as a kind of foundation I've had an interest in democracy.

"India fits firmly into that category and so does Indonesia."
Jakarta, Jakarta, store display store display maege Mr Obama welcomed Mr Obama welcomed the pictures of the street artists, street artists in the picture

Mr. Obama and the key security issues, the Islamic militancy of violence in Indonesia in order to maintain a strong policy management should be encouraged.

202 people in Indonesia's resort island of Bali in October 2002 was killed by a bomb attack rebel army, once wore.

U.S. officials at the temple of the Istiqlal Mr. Obama's speech was played down.

But analysts in the Muslim world after a speech in Cairo this most high profile address would be.

Roger Hardy Middle East, the speech writer better "mutual understanding and mutual respect" is based on "new beginning" with its receipt of the offer, he said.

But since he, says the atmosphere has changed.

Recent polls in key parts of the Muslim world, Mr. Obama's credibility has slumped to show that, in Cairo, which he referred back to some of the theme may be a second chance.
Mount Merapi eruption in Java in Indonesia try to repair the two natural disasters

Mr. Obama twice has postponed his visit because of domestic problems.

With more than 400 people were killed and thousands forced to Mentawai Islands earthquake and tsunami struck, and more than 130 people were killed in Mt Merapi eruption - he also tries to recover a natural disaster in Indonesia is visited an emergency shelter at a time.

She trips between the ages of 6 and 10 attend school in Jakarta, more than four years later mother and son for some time in the country's perfume offers.

Mr. Obama remains popular in this country, but the Indonesian leisure time for next year may have to wait until the East Asian Summit.

Mr. Obama, of dollars in new trade deals 10bn (£ 6.2bn) signed the United Nations Security Council's permanent members for the support India's ambition, his first stop and spent three days in India.

After Indonesia, Mr. Obama on his Asian tour to visit South Korea and Japan.

Saturday, November 6, 2010

U.S. President Barack Obama announced $ 10bn deal in India

India and the U.S. dollar, U.S. President Barack Obama 10bn (£ 6.2bn) has announced a new trade deal.

He strengthened the export of U.S. jobs be created and developed to the beginning of the 10th Asian Tour, made a speech in Mumbai.

Obama announced the easing of U.S. export controls turned up and refused to caricatures of India as a nation, "Call."

Mumbai in 2008 to visit the scene of the attack, he said India and the U.S. coalition against terrorism.

"We will never forget," he the victim of attacks by Islamic militants in the hall said.

He and his wife is an outdoor museum visitors can stay in the lobby of the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel is just a fountain, floating flower.

He's in India, "the strength and resilience" as a symbol of the hotel said. He also wrote a celebrated book: "The U.S. effort to eradicate terrorism in the punishment of all of Mumbai and India are at all ages."

Make more than 170 people across the city in N 2008 from the co-ordinated series of attacks has died.
Big deal

India, along with the White House a deal on a new export business in the United States, around 54,000 to help support operations, said.

Expected to contribute include the part of the deal:

* Private Indian airline SpiceJet 30 new Boeing 737 aircraft for sale by. The White House supports 12,000 jobs in the United States says will help you through.
* Preliminary Agreement for 10 of Boeing's C - 17s to purchase military transport planes arrived in India.
* India's military aircraft sales by 107 F414 jet engine, GE righteousness.
Energy Trust of India Ltd. * six heavy-duty gas turbines and three steam turbines worth $ 500m sale of a separate deal geldeoranteugwa (£ 309m)
Harley - Davidson, Indian and American-made motorcycle in the new plant will assemble the kits.
* The White House 10 years in India as a bidder with more than 1,000 diesel locomotives to Indian Railways Supply, Erie, Pennsylvania-based GE Transportation, a subsidiary of GE, and interpolation, Illinois, a unit of Caterpillar Inc diesel electric motive found.

President of the United States and India relations in the 21st century, "one of the defining and indispensable partner, he said.

"Size and speed the progress of India during two decades of human history is one of the most outstanding achievements," said the United States and India, an audience of business leaders said.

Michelle Obama: "You can not just do not remember anything"

Mr. Obama's tour to address high unemployment and the inability of the U.S. administration as part of the punishment for the loss of the Democratic Party to follow the U.S. elections.

Before traveling, Mr. Obama is the next five years to double U.S. exports to help revive the economy at home as part of the drive in the Indian market, said the need for greater access to the U.S..

Trade between India and the United States in 2008 for $ 40bn worth - still significantly less than with other partners such as China and Europe, the U.S. trade.

Patrol warship

Mr Obama's plane, Air Force, Washington, after a 15-hour flight around noon (07:00 GMT) and landed in Mumbai on.

Security is tight for Mr Obama's visit. Thousands of security personnel deployed in India and the United States United States Navy warships are on patrol in the city's coastal waters.

Festival of Lights - - Mute City are a huge security operation in the event because the BBC's Sanjoy Majumder in Mumbai, says that while residents are celebrating diwalrireul.

Later his trip, Mr. Obama, including Indonesia's economic relations "comprehensive partnership" will present a world economic power in Seoul to attend the G20 summit, Yokohama, Japan to participate in the Asia Pacific Economic Forum.

Merapi Volcano Erupts Again

Mount Merapi erupted again on Saturday (06/11/2010) morning. Based on the observation Kompas.com, from Cangkringan, Sleman, the peak of Merapi out hot clouds or wedhus trash in large numbers around 07.00. Black clouds that soar. Bang heard several times from the peak of Merapi.

Currently, residents flocked down to the south with trucks, pickups, and motorcycles. Animals also were evacuated. Meanwhile, volunteers and residents to close roads and ban the people upstairs.

"From the middle of the night often come out hot clouds, but small. This morning the most," said Yanti (32), one of the volunteers.

Merapi summit closed at this time a thick fog. Eruption of smoke billowing upward. However, volcanic ash leads to unclear where.

Thursday, November 4, 2010

New Deadly Mount Merapi Eruption in Indonesia

Indonesia's Mount Merapi at least 11 people and volcanic eruptions have been killed in fresh.

50 other gas cloud exploded last week in a greater power than the hillside village was injured when he was shot.

Now a total of at least 55 people have been killed. Estimated 75,000 took refuge in the region.

Mount Merapi is one of the world's most active volcanoes, a, a densely populated area of Central Java, is located in.

Ash covered faces fresh eruption sent an avalanche of people streaming, started late on Thursday.

Authorities 20km (12 miles), 15km (9 miles) from the crater around the "danger zone" has decided to widen.

Earlier on Thursday to witness the volcano, the sky, some 5km (3 miles) to the hot ash and gas cloud erupted said.

The latest eruption of energy on the last Tuesday of the more than 3 times the first was big, the government vulcanologist Surono said.

In the next few weeks, scientists have warned of further blasts.