Malfunctioned bomb proves that terrorist planned to kill more people in Jakarta: PoliceJuly 25th, 2009 JAKARTA - The discovery of a third bomb at Jakarta's JW Marriott hotel, planted to explode before two massive blasts killed nine people, has sparked speculation that Islamist terrorists intended to kill more people. The explosion of the first bomb on the 18th floor of the hotel would have caused guests to run downstairs into the ground floor public areas where a suicide bomber could have been waiting, The Age reports.
Indonesian police say Dutch couple killed in Jakarta hotel suicide bombing last weekJuly 21st, 2009 Police: Dutch couple killed in Jakarta hotel blastJAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesian police identified the remains Tuesday of two more victims of last week's suicide bombings in Jakarta, raising the number of foreigners killed to six. A Dutch couple were among those killed in a blast at the Ritz-Carlton, one of two luxury hotels targeted, said national police spokesman Nanan Sukarna.
Police say bombs at Ritz-Carlton, Marriott hotels in Indonesian capital kill 4 foreignersJuly 17th, 2009 Police: Bombs at Jakarta hotels kill 4 foreignersJAKARTA, Indonesia — Bombs exploded at the Ritz-Carlton and Marriott hotels in the Indonesian capital on Friday, ripping the facade off the Ritz and killing at least four foreigners, police said. The head of the Health Ministry crisis center, Rustam Pakaya, said at least two people were seriously injured, including one New Zealander.
2 employees of Phoenix-based Freeport-McMoRan among injured in Indonesia blastsJuly 17th, 2009 Arizona company's workers hurt in Indonesia blastPHOENIX — A company spokesman says two employees of Phoenix-based Freeport McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. are among the people injured in suicide bombings at hotels in Indonesia's capital.
Police, hospital officials: 6 dead, 36 wounded by bombs at Ritz, Marriott in JakartaJuly 17th, 2009 Officials: 6 dead, 36 wounded in Indonesian blastsJAKARTA, Indonesia — A pair of powerful bombs exploded at two luxury hotels in an upscale Jakarta business district Friday, killing 6 and wounding at least 36, officials said. The blasts at the neighboring Ritz-Carlton and Marriott hotels blew out windows and scattered debris and glass across the street.
Man United scraps match in Indonesia after bombs blast Jakarta hotel team would have stayed inJuly 17th, 2009 Man U scraps Indonesia match after hotel blastsKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Manchester United canceled a planned visit to Indonesia after Friday's bomb attack on the hotel where the team was due to stay in Jakarta. The English Premier League club was booked to stay Saturday and Sunday nights at the Ritz-Carlton, one of the two hotels hit by suicide bombers.
Nine killed, 50 injured in deadly explosions at two Jakarta hotelsJuly 17th, 2009 JAKARTA - At least nine people, including some foreigners, were killed and about 50 people were injured in two bomb blasts at luxury hotels in the Indonesian capital Jakarta on Friday. Police said one explosion hit the Ritz-Carlton, ripping off its facade, and the other the Marriott Hotel.
Official: 9 dead, including New Zealander, in blasts at Ritz, Marriott in Jakarta; 50 woundedJuly 17th, 2009 Official: 9 dead, 50 wounded in Jakarta blastsJAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesia's security minister says nine people have been killed and 50 wounded in hotel blasts in downtown Jakarta. The minister says a New Zealander was among those killed.
Another blast kills two in IndonesiaJuly 17th, 2009 JAKARTA - Two people were killed in another explosion in north Jakarta just two hours after blasts in two luxury hotels in the Indonesian capital killed at least six people Friday, reports said. A bomb-laden car exploded at a freeway gate of Muara Angke of north Jakarta around 10.30 a.m., killing two people and injuring several others, local television channels reported.
Eight killed as blasts hit Jakarta hotelsJuly 17th, 2009 JAKARTA - At least eight people were killed in two powerful explosions at the JW Marriott and Ritz Carlton hotels Friday morning in the Indonesian capital, media reports said. Jakarta police officials said four foreigners died in the apparent attack, but media reports put the toll at eight.
Blasts hit Indonesian hotels, six confirmed dead (Second Lead)July 17th, 2009 JAKARTA - Two powerful explosions hit the JW Marriott and Ritz Carlton hotels in the Indonesian capital Friday morning, killing at least six people and injuring dozens of others, police and media reports said. Jakarta police spokesman Chrysnanda said six people were confirmed dead in the apparent attack, but media reports put the death toll at eight, including four foreigners.
Four killed in blasts at two Indonesian hotelsJuly 17th, 2009 JAKARTA - At least four people were killed and several injured in explosions at Ritz Carlton and Marriott hotels here Friday morning, a media report said. The first blast took place at 7.55 a.m.
Officials say pair of bombs at Ritz, Marriott in Indonesian capital kills 6, wounds 29July 17th, 2009 Officials: 6 dead, 18 wounded in Indonesian blastsJAKARTA, Indonesia — A pair of powerful bombs exploded at two luxury hotels in an upscale Jakarta business district Friday, killing 6 and wounding at least 29, officials said. The blasts at the neighboring Ritz-Carlton and Marriott hotels blew out windows and scattered debris and glass across the street.
Police, hospital officials: 6 dead, 18 injured by bombs at Ritz, Marriot in Indonesian capitalJuly 17th, 2009 Officials: 6 dead, 18 injured in Indonesian blastsJAKARTA, Indonesia — Police and hospital officials say six people have been killed and at least 18 injured in a pair of powerful blasts in downtown Jakarta. Dr. Cahyonod at the Jakarta Hospital said six people were killed in explosions at the Ritz-Carlton and Marriott hotels Friday morning.
Jakarta hotel blasts claim 12 livesJuly 17th, 2009 JAKARTA - Latest reports in Indonesian capital Jakarta say that the death toll in two bomb blasts at luxury hotels on Friday has gone up from nine to twelve, while the injured list is still pegged at 50. A foreign news agency also reported that police in neighbouring Malaysia have stepped up security in major hotels and shopping malls across the country in the wake of the bombings.
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