Overview:The Indonesian Language is the official national language of Indonesia. It became the official Indonesian language when Indonesia declared its independence in 1945.
Overview:Carmageddon refers to the decision by the city of Los Angeles to close portions of the 405 Freeway on the weekend of July 15-17, 2011. City officials are urging residents to stay off the road, lest they face extreme delays and traffic.
Overview:CEO Rex Tillerson has been the chief executive officer of Exxon Mobil Corp since 2006. He is 54 years old. Follow Mr. Tillerson and Exxon Mobil Corp in the news and blogs or share your own opinion about the company and its leadership.
Overview:As the war on terrorism continues to move beyond Afghanistan and Iraq, the United States and other countries remain on alert for more acts of terror. The Bush Administration, Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Senate, and Department of Justice have all played a role in the current bedate about how to best protect citizens from terrorists while also protecting civil liberties and democratic freedoms. Here you can discuss politics and news associated with the "war on terror".
Overview:Muhammad Hosni Sayyid Mubarak (born May 4, 1928) is the fourth and current President of the Arab Republic of Egypt. He was appointed Vice President in 1975, and assumed the Presidency on October 14, 1981, following the assassination of President Anwar El Sadat. He is the longest-serving Egyptian ruler since Muhammad Ali Pasha. Before he entered politics Mubarak was a career officer in the Egyptian Air Force, serving as its commander from 1972 to 1975. Beginning on January 25, 2011, a popular uprising called for his resignation as president of Egypt. On February 1, 2011, Mubarak announced that he will not seek another term in the upcoming presidential election.
Overview:Gabrielle Giffords is a Democratic politician from Arizona's 8th Congressional District. She was shot in the head at an event in Tucson in January 2011. Check back for more coverage of Gabrielle Giffords, congressional elections and other Arizona senators and representatives.
Overview:Julian Paul Assange (born 3 July 1971) is an Australian journalist, publisher, and Internet activist. He is the spokesperson and editor in chief for WikiLeaks, a whistleblower website. Before working with the website, he was a computer programmer and hacker. He has lived in several countries, and has made occasional public appearances to speak about freedom of the press, censorship, and investigative journalism.