Glencore, the world's biggest commodities trader, is expected to sign a deal within days to give an $800-$900 million loan to Indonesia's Bakrie Group to help it refinance its debt, sources have said... more
Glencore's advanced talks to refinance the Bakrie group's debt involves gaining more rights to sell coal produced by the Indonesian conglomerate and an option to buy shares in London-listed Bumi, sources have said... more
As a world-leading business hub, London has traditionally benefited from excellent transport links to destinations all over the world. But our competitive edge is being eroded as we wait for decisive action to upgrade our airports... more
They may be traditional heavy metal's last band standing but after 36 years at rock's coalface, there seems no danger of these fiftysomethings toppling over... more
More bad news for Rafat Rizvi, the $600 million (£367 million) tycoon found guilty on corruption and money-laundering charges in Indonesia in late 2010... more
What happens when the world's fifth richest man, his glamorous daughter-in-law and an Israeli bombshell get their hands on an ailing fashion house?... more
Indonesia's best-known radical cleric went on trial on fresh terrorism charges as the predominantly Muslim nation grappled with a spike in religious tensions and violence... more
President Obama and his wife Michelle arrive in Jakarta but aides say he may have to cut short his 24-hour visit to Indonesia because of concerns over a volcanic ash cloud... more
The days of begging for airtime on Radio 1's A-list are gone. Now anyone who wants a place in the charts can use the internet to go directly to the fans — and force their way to the top... more
The man accused of masterminding the 2002 Bali bombings is believed to have been killed in a shoot-out between Islamic militants and Indonesian police... more
Colin Montgomerie will make his 20th, and possibly final, attempt to win the Open with his hopes having already suffered a potentially fatal blow... more
More than 50 people drowned or were swept to their deaths when torrential rain caused a dam to burst, sending a wall of water crashing into a crowded suburb of Indonesia's capital Jakarta... more
If a three-course meal for less than the price of a cab-ride home sounds too good to be true, follow our guide to the 10 best places in London to eat well for £15. ... more
Sound check: German industrial metal band Rammstein literally play with fire in their live performances - and now they are about to unleash their singeing spectacle on London. Watch out for your eyebrows
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