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Global Politics
Fatal blasts in the Indonesian capital
The World
July 20, 2009
At least nine people were killed and many more were injured today when blasts went off in two luxury hotels in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta. Anchor Laura Lynch gets the latest from the BBC's Karishma Vaswani in Jakarta.
Conflict & Justice
Jakarta investigation begins
The World
July 20, 2009
It's early hours yet in the investigation into today's bombings in Jakarta. But Indonesian authorities are already talking about likely suspects. The World's Matthew Bell reports.
Lifestyle & Belief
Indonesians frustrated after attacks
The World
July 30, 2009
Rebecca Henschke reports that Indonesians are frustrated and angry over last month's terrorist attacks in the capital. They want the world to know that the terrorists who carried out the attacks do not represent the true face of their nation.
Global Politics
Indonesia death toll rises
The World
October 01, 2009
At least 1,100 people have died in the earthquake that struck the Indonesian island of Sumatra on Wednesday, UN humanitarian chief John Holmes has said. Marco Werman gets the latest from Amelia Merrick with the aid group World Vision.
Global Politics
Indonesia rescue effort
The World
October 05, 2009
International rescue teams are heading to Indonesia in a last-ditch effort to free trapped earthquake survivors. Marco Werman gets an update from the BBC's Rachel Harvey in Padang.
Global Politics
Indonesia quake aftermath
The World
October 05, 2009
Officials in the earthquake-hit city of Padang, Indonesia, have called off the search for survivors in the rubble of buildings five days after the disaster. Reporter Ann Dornfeld visited a village near Padang.
Environment
Dealing with trauma in west Sumatra
The World
October 05, 2009
Life will be getting more difficult in West Sumatra for some time to come, if history provides a guide. We speak with James Thompson, a specialist in trauma at University College in London.
Conflict & Justice
Indonesian polygamy club
The World
December 02, 2009
In Indonesia polygamy isn't that common. The BBC'S Karishma Vaswani reports on a new controversial 'club' that is trying to promote polygamy.
Arts, Culture & Media
Patua scroll book
The World
December 28, 2009
PRI's The World: An Indian publishing company, Tara Books, is remembering the tsunami that occurred off the coast of Indonesia's Aceh Province five years ago with a new book.
Global Politics
Out on patrol with Aceh's Sharia police
The World
February 04, 2010
In Indonesia the conservative province of Aceh recently passed a law that imposes death by stoning on Muslim adulterers. In some places, women are banned from wearing tight pants. The BBC's Karishma Vaswani recently spent some time with the Sharia police.