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Jakarta’s Christian governor jailed for blasphemy against Islam
Jakarta’s Christian governor has been sentenced to two years in jail for blasphemy, a harsher-than-expected ruling critics fear will embolden ... World News -
How a local election exposes Indonesian society’s faultlines
Urnama is backed by President Joko Widodo’s party and is running against Agus Yudhoyono World News -
Indonesia arrests militant planning bomb strike on Myanmar embassy
The suspect was identified as Rio Priatna Wibawa, 23, who is believed to be a member of an Indonesian group that supports ISIS Asia -
Indonesian Islamic hardliners protest Christian Governor
Triggered by accusations Jakarta governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, known by his nickname Ahok, insulted Islam World News -
Porn film plays on Jakarta billboard, police investigate
The offending clip of a couple engaged in a steamy tryst beamed at peak hour, shocking and amusing motorists Variety -
From street to studio: Indonesia buskers are dreaming big
Street performers have struggled to make a living in the Indonesian capital since so-called busking was banned Features -
Indonesia moves jailed cleric amid inhumane treatment claim
Abu Bakar Bashir was confined to a tiny isolation cell on Nusa Kambangan in the wake of the Jan. 14 suicide bombings in Jakarta Gulf -
Indonesia detains 14 people allegedly heading to Syria
Indonesia has detained 14 people as they tried to travel to Syria News -
Most populous Muslim country Indonesia razes red-light districts
The bars – many marked by neon beer signs and illustrations of beautiful women luring men – were torn down by excavators Variety -
Singapore deports Indonesians accused of heading to join ISIS
Singapore has deported four suspected Indonesian extremists allegedly heading to Syria to fight with ISIS Gulf -
Indonesia plans tougher anti-terrorism laws after Jakarta attack
Indonesia has drawn up plans for tougher anti-terrorism laws following last month's militant attack on the capital Gulf -
Indonesia bans ‘gay’ emojis on messaging apps
The emojis depict same-sex couples holding hands and the rainbow flag, commonly used to symbolize the LGBT community Digital -
Rights groups rap treatment of Indonesian sect members
1,500 Indonesian members of a controversial sect have been moved from their village after a mob attack News -
Australia seeks regional terrorism cooperation after Jakarta attack
The attack in Jakarta and bombing in Bangkok has urged for regional cooperation against terrorism Gulf -
Jakarta attack highlights jostle to lead ISIS in SE Asia
Police have identified Bahrun Naim as the mastermind behind the attacks Features -
Indonesia identifies convicted militant in Jakarta attacks
Indonesia has identified one of five attackers in the deadly Jakarta violence as a previously-jailed militant Gulf -
Skittish Bali tourists avoid top tourist spots after Jakarta attack
Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo ordered more police at hotels, airports, shopping malls in the resort island of Bali Travel and Tourism -
Police say Jakarta attack funded by ISIS in Syria
Police said Thursday's attack was funded by ISIS through Bahrun Naim, an Indonesian who is now in Syria fighting for the group Gulf -
Malaysia on alert after Jakarta attacks
The U.S. Embassy in Jakarta will stay closed on Friday as a precaution after the ISIS attack Gulf -
ISIS claims deadly attacks in Jakarta
At least seven people - five attackers and two civilians - were killed in Jakarta Gulf -
Indonesian police say new year terror plot foiled, five held
Among those arrested was Asep Urip, a 31-year-old teacher at an Islamic boarding school in Central Java Gulf -
Israel says badminton player can’t get visa for worlds
Indonesia has denies Israeli athletes a visa to participate in the upcoming Badminton World Championships in Jakarta Sports -
AirAsia's black box found
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Indonesian capital gets a Christian governor
Basuki Tjahaja Purnama’s is the city’s first Christian governor in 50 years, despite protest from Islamic hardliners Asia -
Indonesia hit by 7.3 quake, local tsunami warning issued
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Hawaii said hazardous tsunamis were possible within 300 kilometers of the quake’s epicenter Asia -
Saudi budget carrier flynas suspends long-haul services
flynas had said in April its growth strategy would focus on developing long-haul flights to five or six new destinations Aviation & Transport -
Indonesia readies for elections
Indonesian presidential candidate Joko Widodo introduces his running mate Jusuf Kalla during a declaration as president and vice president candidates ... Perspective -
Indonesian candidate in campaign rally
Indonesia's new leader will be in charge of a remarkably young population that is high on ambition but low on education. That could see Southeast ... Perspective -
Palestine tops agenda at East Asia meet
The Conference on Cooperation among East Asian Countries aims to boost the private sector in Palestine Middle East -
Water, water, everywhere in Jakarta
Torrential rains have continued in Jakarta in recent days. The death toll in Jakarta’s rainy season has risen to 23, according to local media ... Perspective