Malang, Indonesia, Dec 25 (ANTARA) - Nine companies in Malang district, East Java, have applied for a permit to postpone a monthly minimum wage of Rp1,000,000 for their employees.

Bengkulu, Indonesia, Dec 25 (ANTARA) - An earthquake measuring 5 on the Richter scale hit Indonesia's easternmost province of Papua on Friday.

Betwa Sharma
United Nations, Dec 25 (PTI) The UN Secretary-General
has appointed a former top Indian Army commander, who has

New Delhi, Dec 25 (PTI) Crucial matters including
terrorism measures, a free trade agreement and climate issues
are expected to figure predominantly during the talks between

TOKYO, Dec. 25 Kyodo -
Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama expressed his desire Friday to make progress next

TOKYO, Dec. 25 Kyodo -
Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama will visit India from Sunday for talks with his

Sumir Kaul
New Delhi, Dec 25 (PTI) India had planned to carry out
a commando action to end the hijack of Indian Airlines plane

To a question whether any bait was offered to Taliban in
exchange for allowing India to storm the aircraft, Doval said
these things are always done.

New Delhi, Dec 25 (PTI) Midnight mass at illuminated
churches ushered in Christmas across various cities in the
country Friday with gospel bands enthralling the devouts,

Tourists and locals joined the festivities in the
North East, home to a large number of Christians.
Meghalaya was decked up for Christmas and the