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Indonesia cleans up after floods, 3 die in Jakarta

11 months ago

JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesia's capital was cleaning up on Saturday after several days of torrential rain engulfed parts of the city with up to 1.5 meters (5 ft) of water, killing three people and displacing around 7,000, a health official said.

Bali bombers' execution could be delayed by appeal

11 months ago

JAKARTA (Reuters) - A last-ditch appeal by three Islamic militants on death row for a 2002 bombing on Indonesia's Bali could delay their execution, an official said on Tuesday.

Indonesia's Nias island jolted by strong quake

11 months ago

JAKARTA (Reuters) - A strong earthquake struck Indonesia's Nias island west of Sumatra island, killing a child and injuring four people, officials said on Wednesday.

Doctor gives Suharto "only 50-50 chance"

11 months ago

JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesia's former president Suharto, who ruled the country for more than three decades, is in a "very critical condition" after almost all his organ functions failed, his doctor told a news conference on Sunday.

Indonesia urges Myanmar to do more on democracy

11 months ago

JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesia urged military-ruled Myanmar on Tuesday to take more credible steps towards democratization, including releasing political prisoners.