Sabtu, 22 Oktober 2011

Libya: Muammar Gaddafi's body to undergo post-mortem

People are queuing to see Gaddafi's body which is being kept in a cold storage container in Misrata
A post-mortem examination on the body of Libya's ex-leader Col Muammar Gaddafi is expected to be carried out on Saturday in the city of Misrata.
His burial has been delayed, with officials divided about what to do with the body.
The UN and Col Gaddafi's family have called for a full investigation into the circumstances of his death.
Video footage showed Col Gaddafi alive after his capture in Sirte on Thursday, and then dead a short time later.

Senin, 10 Oktober 2011

Googling the ghosts of Montparnasse cemetery

A gravestone in Montparnasse cemetery 
    Paris is well-known for its cemeteries, the most famous being Pere Lachaise, where tourists seek out the tomb of Oscar Wilde. But I live next to another great 19th Century cemetery in Montparnasse - and when I go there I always take my phone.

    Konser Maher Zain Hangatkan Jakarta



    Konser Maher Zain Hangatkan Jakarta

    Jakarta - Konser penyanyi religi asal Swedia Maher Zain usai digelar di Istora Senayan, Jakarta, Minggu (9/10/2011). Penampilannya yang memukau itu pun mampu menghangatkan ribuan penonton dan kota Jakarta yang baru saja diguyur hujan deras.

    Pukul 20.59WIB panggung nampak gelap. Para penonton yang didominasi kaum perempuan berkerudung pun nampak tak sabar dan terus berteriak histeris sambil memanggil Maher untuk tampil ke atas panggung.

    Tak lama kemudian, Maher pun muncul seiring dengan suara perkusi yang dimainkan pemusik. Ia yang nampak memakai kemeja putih dibalut jaket hitam, celana jeans dan topi pet khasnya itu pun langsung membuka konser bertajuk 'Konser Silaturahim untuk Indonesia' itu dengan lagu 'Allahu Akbar'.

    Selasa, 04 Oktober 2011

    South Pacific water shortage hits Tokelau

    Water supplies will have to be brought to Tokelau by barge from ships anchored offshore

    Unloading cargo on Tokelau islands (file image)  

    A second South Pacific community is suffering a severe water shortage due to an ongoing drought crisis.
    Tokelau declared a state of emergency late on Monday, following a similar move in neighbouring Tuvalu, where water is already being rationed.