Indonesia’s President Says Open To Death Penalty Review
Indonesia's President Joko Widodo said he would restore a moratorium on the death penalty if he won the backing of ...
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Indonesian Girl Howls Through Circumcision As Debate Heats Up
Indonesian toddler Salsa Djafar was wearing a glittering golden crown decorated with ribbons and a shiny purple dress to mark ...
Three New Flights To Three New Destinations From March 26
Africa’s largest airline group, Ethiopian Airlines, has finalised preparations to launch flights to three new destinations – Victoria Falls, Oslo ...
Indonesian Capital’s Statues Light Up the Night
From galloping horses to Indonesia's hero Husni Thamrin and a flame atop a tall tower, statues and monuments across the ...
Indonesian Muslim Fashion Seeks Broader Appeal
Loose-fitting "modest wear" combines with monotone sporty minimalism in the unconvential motifs of Rani Hatta's Muslim-influenced collection. Eschewing the hijab, ...
Community In Chaotic Jakarta Goes Green To Fight Eviction
Brightly coloured wooden and brick houses line a clean riverside path amid trees and vegetable gardens, a tranquil scene in ...
Indonesia Summons UK Envoy Over Coral Reef Destruction
Indonesia summoned the British ambassador Friday after a cruise ship on a voyage organised by a London-based company smashed into ...
Indonesia Vows Action After UK Cruise Ship Ruins Coral Reef
Indonesia on Wednesday vowed to take action after a British-owned cruise ship smashed into pristine coral reefs and caused extensive ...
British Former War Reporter Jailed In Bali Drugs Case
A British former war correspondent will be released from a Bali prison in a matter of months after being handed ...
Indonesia Shrugs Off Asian Games Graft, Organisation Woes
Organisers of Indonesia's 2018 Asian Games insisted Wednesday preparations were on track after the build-up was hit by corruption allegations ...
Bali Won’t Cover Up Statues For Saudi King
Indonesia's Hindu resort island of Bali on Wednesday defended a decision not to cover up any of its ubiquitous statues ...
Australia Plays Downs Chance of Sea Patrols With Indonesia
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull Tuesday played down the possibility that Australia and Indonesia would stage joint patrols in the disputed ...
Indonesia Faces ‘huge’ Challenges To Host Asian Games
The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) warned Monday that Indonesia faces "huge" challenges to prepare for the 2018 Asian Games, ...
Jakarta Governor Race To Be Decided In April Run-Off
The race for governor of Jakarta will be decided in a run-off, election authorities said Saturday, after incumbent Basuki Tjahaja ...
Bali Gears Up For Saudi King’s Extravagant Visit
Luxury hotels have been booked out and security forces deployed across Bali as the resort island geared up Friday for ...
Saudi King Urges Fight Against Terrorism On Indonesia Trip
Saudi Arabia's King Salman called Thursday for a united fight against terrorism in a speech to Indonesia's parliament during a ...
Indonesia, Saudi Sign Deals As King Salman Starts Landmark Visit
Indonesia and Saudi Arabia Wednesday signed agreements in areas ranging from trade to aviation as the kingdom's monarch visited the ...
Malaysian Court Charges Two Women With Kim Murder
A tightly-guarded Malaysian court Wednesday charged two women with murdering the estranged half-brother of North Korea's leader, who was killed ...
Saudi King Visits Indonesia With Huge Entourage, Tons of Gear
King Salman Wednesday began the first visit by a Saudi monarch to Indonesia in almost 50 years, seeking to strengthen ...
Indonesian Islamist Leader Testifies At Jakarta Governor Trial
The head of an Indonesian Muslim hardline group insisted Tuesday that Jakarta's Christian governor had committed blasphemy as he gave ...