Mr. Sutopo, the disaster agency spokesman known for knocking down rumors with science, had cancer while helping Indonesia through a “year of disasters.”
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For Recording Her Boss’s Lewd Call, She, Not He, Will Go to Jail
An Indonesian school employee who recorded her boss making lewd comments must serve six months in prison for distributing indecent material, the Supreme Court ruled.
Indonesia Court Rejects Presidential Candidate’s Voting Fraud Claims
Judges threw out accusations by Prabowo Subianto, the son-in-law of the former dictator Suharto, clearing the way for a second term for President Joko Widodo.
With Joko Widodo’s Re-election, Indonesia Bucks Global Tilt Toward Strongmen
The president of the world’s third-largest democracy won a second term Tuesday, and vowed in an interview to protect pluralism and fight growing extremist threats.
Joko Wins Re-Election in Indonesia, Defeating Hard-Line Former General
The victory for President Joko Widodo, a moderate technocrat, was a repudiation of the sort of nationalist and faith politics that have brought strongmen to power around globe.
Indonesia Says It Foiled Plot to Detonate Bombs via Wi-Fi
The alleged plot highlights advances in bomb-making in a country with a history of militant activity tied to the Islamic State and other extremist groups.
North Korea Demands Return of Cargo Ship Seized by U.S.
The North called the seizure “a flagrant act of robbery.” The United States says the cargo vessel was being used to violate international sanctions.
North Korea Demands Return of Cargo Ship Seized by U.S.
The North called the seizure “a flagrant act of robbery.” The United States says the cargo vessel was being used to violate international sanctions.
For These Muslims, Learning the Quran Starts With YouTube
A group of Indonesians have begun translating the Quran into sign language, helping millions of deaf Muslims get access to their holiest book for the first time.
In Indonesian Election, President Joko Widodo Leads in Voting Returns
Mr. Joko is being challenged by Prabowo Subianto, the former general he defeated five years ago.