Indonesia is proud of its religious diversity and its reputation for tolerance, but minorities, including Catholics, still face discrimination.
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Protesters in Tel Aviv, Rome and Paris Urge Netanyahu to Accept Cease-Fire Proposal
Thousands of demonstrators rallied in Israel on Saturday evening in support of the proposal. Protesters also gathered in Rome, Paris and Jakarta.
Malaysian Prisoners Plead Guilty to Conspiring in 2002 Bali Bombing
The men, who have been held by the United States for two decades as lieutenants to a Southeast Asian terrorist, entered pleas at Guantánamo Bay.
Plea Deal May Be Near for a Bali Bombing Defendant at Guantánamo
The case of a Guantánamo detainee charged by a military commission over terrorist attacks in Indonesia two decades ago is no longer joined to that of two other defendants.
Where Is Qin Gang, China’s Foreign Minister? Beijing Won’t Say.
Qin Gang has not made a public appearance in three weeks. The Communist Party’s habitual secrecy around top officials has fueled speculation over the reasons for his absence.
Your Thursday Briefing: The G7
Also, hot years ahead as global temperatures rise.
The Plan to Build a New Capital
Jakarta is sinking, and Indonesia’s president has chosen to move the capital. The Times accompanied him on a tour.
Indonesia Earthquake Takes a Heavy Toll on Children
Children accounted for a third of the at least 310 dead when an earthquake hit Indonesia on Monday. Experts say the disaster highlights poor building standards in rural areas.
Thousands of Indonesian Volunteers Search for Survivors After Devastating Earthquake
Amid aftershocks and landslides from Monday’s deadly quake in West Java, bands of volunteer rescuers have put aside their daily lives to save others.
Thousands of Angry Indonesians Gather to Protest Rising Fuel Prices
Labor activists, workers and students are demanding a reversal of an economic policy that the government says is necessary but remains deeply unpopular.