The scavengers who make a living picking plastic, metal and even bones from a huge landfill face additional misery as the global economic slowdown closes the recycling centers they count on.
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Ramadan Worldwide: Pakistan, India, Indonesia, US, Egypt
The coronavirus pandemic is forcing Muslims to adapt, observing the holy month more at home than in the mosque, more online than in person, and with greater uncertainty about the future.
Deadly Flash Floods in Indonesia’s Capital Leave Thousands Homeless
At least 30 people have been killed in the most intense rains to strike Jakarta, the country’s capital, since record keeping began.
After Major Earthquake, Indonesia Lifts Tsunami Alert
More than 20 aftershocks followed the quake, which had a magnitude of 7.1.
Those Foreign Business Ties? The Trump Sons Have Plenty Too
The Trumps have criticized Hunter Biden for doing business overseas while his father was vice president. Last month, the Trumps won approval in Scotland to build 500 homes.
Indonesia’s Leader Faces Student Protests and Crises Heading Into New Term
President Joko Widodo’s decision to limit the power of Indonesia’s anticorruption commission has helped set off protests before his second term begins.
Indonesia’s Capital Is Sinking, Polluted and Crowded. Its Leader Wants to Build a New One.
President Joko Widodo proposed stripping Jakarta of its status as the country’s capital and relocating to the island of Borneo. Construction could begin as early as 2021.
Indonesia Frees Canadian Accused of Using Magical Powers to Abuse Children
Neil Bantleman, whose conviction was based on claims that he had used magical powers to seduce children, was granted clemency after years in prison and permitted to return home.
Protests in Indonesia After Presidential Election Results
Violence erupted in Jakarta, Indonesia, after it was announced that President Joko Widodo won re-election. Supporters of his opponent, Prabowo Subianto, accused election officials of fraud.
Violence Erupts in Indonesia’s Capital in Wake of Presidential Election Results
The authorities said they would limit social media access one day after supporters of a defeated presidential candidate took to the streets in protest.