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JAKARTA
Indonesian Police Foil Planned ISIS Attack on Pope Francis
Seven people have been arrested after a police raid on the home of one suspect found police discovered bows and arrows, a drone, and ISIS propaganda.
Indonesia Celebrates Independence in New Capital City Amid Delays, Construction Challenges
Nusantara, Indonesia’s new capital city, has been beset by delays but finally became the centre of the country’s independence celebrations this weekend.
Indonesian Flight Deviated From Route After Pilots Fell Asleep for Nearly Half an Hour
The co-pilot was sleep-deprived after helping his wife take care of their one-month-old twin babies.
Police Say Jakarta Attack Funded by ISIS
An audacious attack in the heart of Indonesia’s capital by suicide bombers was funded by the Islamic State group, police said Friday.
Islamic State Militants Claim Deadly Attack in Jakarta
Attackers set off explosions at a Starbucks cafe in a bustling shopping area in Indonesia’s capital and waged gunbattles with police Thursday
Asia’s Big Democracies Head to the Polls
Although rarely hyphenated in the manner of India-China, India and Indonesia perhaps have more in common with each other than any other two countries. These similarities are largely invisible to the nations themselves and the world at large.
Photos: Jakarta Hit By Heavy Flooding
Flood waters have inundated the Indonesian capital of Jakarta, paralyzing much of the city and killing several people over the past few days.
Indonesian Capital Jakarta Submerged by Floods
Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, has been submerged by new flooding during the weekend. Water levels have far surpassed what the flood-prone area is used to or prepared for.
