News: Government

FIFA bans Chairman from Indonesian elections

World football governing body FIFA has banned Indonesia Football Federation (PSSI) Chairman Nurdin Halid from standing for re-election in an upcoming election, according to local media…

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Mar 13, 2011 Government / Sport /

 
 

ASEAN countries consider FIFA World Cup bid

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is considering the possibility of tabling a joint bid to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup during the organisation's Foreign Ministers…

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Jan 19, 2011 Events / Government / Sport /

 
 

Indonesian Government appoints SurfAid as Lead Agency in Tsunami Response

The Indonesian Government has requested that SurfAid take a lead in coordinating the Non Government Organisations' (NGO) response to the Mentawai tsunami. SurfAid Chief Executive…

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Oct 29, 2010 Environment / Government / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

President Obama to create new US Office of Youth Sport

US President Barack Obama is forming a White House Office of Olympic, Paralympic and Youth Sport. The office will promote the values of the Olympic movement and encourage increased youth…

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Jul 8, 2009 Government / Recreation / Sport / Wellness /

 
 

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