How to settle border disputes and troubles between neighbors Oct 23, 2008
The old border lines on the Timor Island between Indonesia and Portugal then needed to be returned to ... It seems that returning to the lines agreed to by the Netherlands and Portugal on the Timor Island in the 19th century has not been accomplished. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
Lots of talk, little action, on malnutrition Jun 13, 2008
In Kupang, on Timor Island, the disaster response coordinator at the provincial government, Sentianus Medi, criticized the central government for responding too slowly to the serious problem of malnutrition in the province. Head of the provincial health office, Maksi Taopan, said the provincial government had no intention of "extorting Jakarta" by revealing the death toll, but was simply seeking immediate assistance to deal with the emergency situation. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia)
Five Scuba Divers Missing in Treacherous Waters Off Indonesia Jun 7, 2008
The husband of one of the missing British women said the search was being hampered by a lack of fuel for a helicopter which had been offered from Kupang on Timor Island. "We've got a big search operation happening here but we're having trouble getting aircraft to fly because of fuel problems," said Ernest Lewandowski. (Fox News -- Politics)
International troops step up patrols in Dili Feb 12, 2008
Timor-Leste occupies the eastern half of Timor Island while its giant neighbor Indonesia owns another half. The tiny country gained independence in May 2002 after a UN-sponsored ballots ended Jakarta's 24-year rule in 1999. (Xinhua)
More Top Stories Asia Pacific Headlines Nov 23, 2007
Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer said Wednesday the group, who were dramatically rescued as their boat sank in high seas, appeared to be from Roti island off the Indonesian portion of Timor island, East Nusa Tenggara province. Separately, provincial police chief Marthen Radja said he had sent a team to the village where the boat people had lived. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Boat rescue late, say Greens Nov 21, 2007
"They launched a [rigid inflatable] with a boom at the back, as it approached the [asylum seekers'] ship the boom tangled in the mooring line. It swung into the vessel and tipped the boat up, people went into the water "They told me they took [video] footage of the Navy's rescue," she said. Passengers 'put in danger' A member of the rescued group who spoke Bahasa Indonesian said they had been sailing from the West Timor island of Roti to Darwin, Senator Nettle was told. Roti has previously been... (The Age)
Three Moderate Quakes Hit Indonesia Apr 30, 2007
7 later hit near Padang in western Sumatra and Kupang on Timor island. Indonesia lies in the so called "Pacific Ring of Fire" where seismic activity is frequent because of the shifting of tectonic plates. (Planet Ark, United States)
Israeli, Palestinian leaders will resume face-to-face talks: Rice Mar 27, 2007
The Jakarta Post - Earthquake hits Timor Island ... Earthquake hits Timor Island ... 8 in Richter Scale Tuesday hit Timor Island felt in several areas of Timor Tengah Utara regency, East Nusa Tenggara province. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia)
Earthquake hits Timor Island Mar 27, 2007
8 in Richter Scale Tuesday hit Timor Island felt in several areas of Timor Tengah Utara regency, East Nusa Tenggara province. Meteorology and Geophysics, or BMG, said that the epicenter of the tremor, occurring at 5. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia)
Indonesia closes border with East Timor Feb 27, 2007
East Timor occupies half of Timor island and a rugged land border separates the tiny country with Indonesia's West Timor province. But the Jakarta Post newspaper reported East Timor Prime Minister Jose Ramos-Horta had called President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to ask for Indonesia's help in capturing rebels led by army renegade Alfredo Reinado should they try to enter Indonesian territory. (AlertNet)
East Timor a dark stain on Ford's legacy Jan 5, 2007
In October, Indonesia launched a covert invasion from its side of Timor island and at the end of November, as the Indonesians inched towards Dili, Fretilin declared the formation of an independent republic. That sped up Indonesia's plans, to head off diplomatic recognition of the new state. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
