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The Jakarta Post offers apology over caricature

Following an apology through its news site, The Jakarta Post has officially offered an apology through its edition on ...

The Wall Street Journal to Commemorate 125 Years

- Today, The Wall Street Journal celebrates its 125th anniversary. The paper that began on July 8, 1889, as a four-page ...

Tjahjo appeals to public to watch over election process

Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP) Secretary General Tjahjo Kumolo has called on the public to watch over ...

Indonesia, Turkey Closer To Cooperation in Defense Industry Development

Turkey and Indonesia have been exploring cooperation in military and defense industry development over the last few ...

Both Indonesian vice presidential candidates have similar experiences: Observer

Rector of Jakarta State Islamic University, Komaruddin Hidayat, said that both the Indonesian vice presidential ...

Indonesian next president expected to uphold human rights

Two presidential candidates Prabowo Subianto and Joko Widodo, better known as Jokowi, are vying to be Indonesias next ...

Regional military commander concerned over seniors` political activities

A regional military commander has called on his seniors to conduct more civilized, ethical and elegant political ...

Babinsa case nothing to do with Prabowo: Hashim

The Prabowo Subianto-Hatta Rajasa pairs camp had nothing to do with the Indonesian militarys village non-commissioned ...

Commission considers inclusion of human rights issues in presidential debate

The General Elections Commission (KPU) is contemplating to include human rights issues in the presidential and vice ...

Thailand`s junta detains anti-coup leader

Thailands junta said Friday that it had captured a fugitive anti-coup leader facing possible imprisonment, as the ...

Yudhoyono reminds military, police to remain neutral during presidential election

President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono reminded the Indonesian Military and Police to remain neutral and stay away from ...

Australian envoy will respect Indonesian presidential election result

Australia will respect the will of the people of Indonesia in the upcoming presidential election scheduled in July ...

Politics needs black campaigning

Negative campaigning is necessary in politics, so that people can understand the weaknesses and strengths of the ...

Thailand`s army seizes power in coup

Thailands army chief seized power in a military coup on Thursday, deposing the elected government and plunging the ...

Religious affairs minister named suspect in corruption case

Religious Affairs Minister Suryadharma Ali was named as a suspect in a corruption case linked to hajj pilgrimage ...