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Today in History: October 12, Bali nightclub bombings kill more than 200

Oct. 12, 2024 00:01 AM EDT

Today is Saturday, Oct. 12, the 286th day of 2024. There are 80 days left in the year. Today in history: On Oct. 12, 2002, bombs blamed on al-Qaida-linked militants destroyed two nightclubs on the Indonesian island of Bali, killing 202 people, many of whom were...

Indonesia arrests a suspect wanted by China for running a $14 billion investment scam

Oct. 10, 2024 09:22 AM EDT

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia's immigration officers on the tourist island of Bali have arrested a Chinese suspect sought by Beijing for helping run over $14 billion investment scam to clients in China, officials said Thursday. The 39-year-old man, identified only by his...

4 people could face the death penalty after drug arrests on Bali

Sep. 17, 2024 03:17 AM EDT

DENPASAR, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian authorities said Tuesday that they have arrested six people on drug charges on the tourist island of Bali since July. Four could face execution under the country's strict drug laws. Two Thai nationals, Rachanon Jongseeha, 33, and...

A tanker ship catches fire off Indonesia's Bali island, leaving 5 crew dead and 15 injured

Aug. 07, 2024 21:00 PM EDT

DENPASAR, Indonesia (AP) — A tanker ship caught fire Wednesday off Indonesia's Bali island, leaving five crew members dead and 15 others injured, officials said. The tanker Elisabeth with 21 crew on board caught fire at Gili Tepekong in Bali's Karangasem district while traveling to...