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There must be no more conflict over religions: Nahdlatul Ulama

An Indonesan Islamic leader has expressed disappointment over and deplored the incident in Tolikara, Papua, that ...

Hundred victims of Tolikara conflict evacuated

At least 153 victims of conflict that occurred in Karubaga Village, Tolikara District, Papua, were evacuated to ...

PGLII deplores tolikara incident

The Indonesian Fellowship of Churches and Evangelical institutions (PGLII) has condemned the destruction and arson ...

By the River Jordan, I sat down and prayed

The Bible mentions the River Jordan in Amman, as the place where Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist thousands of ...

Mary Jane`s case draws sympathy from Indonesian NGOs

The legal case involving Filipino migrant worker Mary Jane Fiesta Veloso has drawn significant attention, particularly ...

Interfaith leaders support KPK

Several interfaith leaders have expressed support to the Indonesian Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), which is ...

Interfaith leaders support anti-graft body in Budi Gunawan's case

Several interfaith leaders have expressed support to the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), which is ...

Four dead in Niger as Charlie Hebdo cartoon sparks protests

The decision by Charlie Hebdo to publish a cartoon of the prophet Muhammad this week prompted angry protests in ...

Four dead, 45 injured in Niger protests over Charlie Hebdo Mohammed cartoon

Four people were killed and 45 injured in a day of violent protests in Nigers second city against French magazine ...

Jakarta Police personnel secure churches for Christmas

The Jakarta Metropolitan Police Command has stationed thousands of personnel to secure Christmas Eve service in ...

Islamic Ansor helps police in maintaining security during Christmas celebrations

Ansor, the Indonesian youth organization of Nahdatul Ulama, the countrys largest non political Islamic organization, ...

VP calls on national components to overcome radicalism

Vice-President Jusuf Kalla appealed to all religious and national components on Tuesday to join hands in the fight to ...

Council authorizes religion to decide on interfaith marriage

The Central Council of Religions (MATP) has agreed to give the authority to each religion to decide regulations on ...

Religious leaders call for end to differences after election

Religious leaders have called for an immediate end to political differences soon after the election is over citing ...

Pope to hold first meeting with sexual abuse victims

Pope Francis holds his first meeting with victims of sexual abuse by priests on Monday, an encounter that some say ...