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Wild elephants kill farmer in Indonesia's AcehWild rampaging elephants trampled a farmer to death in western Indonesia on Friday, the second attack in as many weeks.
Minority Islamic sect under fire in IndonesiaA minority Islamic sect told followers Friday to prepare for war after rock-throwing mobs attacked one of their mosques in central Indonesia, calling its members heretics.
Expo shows illegal pet trade rampant in IndonesiaThe most threatened tortoise in the world is being sold openly at a plant and animal exposition in the heart of Indonesia's capital, highlighting concerns about the rampant _ and growing _ illegal pet trade.
Australia's Corby appeals for clemency from IndonesiaAustralian drug smuggler Schapelle Corby has submitted a clemency appeal to Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono for a reduction in her 20-year jail sentence, an official said Thursday.
Indonesian woman gets 3-years' jail for terrorismAn Indonesian court sentenced a Muslim woman to three years in prison Thursday for harboring terrorists, including one of Southeast Asia's most-wanted men.
Slain terror suspect had plan to attack SingaporeA slain Indonesian terrorism suspect and associates planned to attack Singapore and a map with one of the city-state's subway stations marked in red was found on his body after he was shot dead, police said Wednesday.
Indonesian clerics forbid TV gossip showsIndonesia's highest Islamic body has followed up a series of contentious fatwas with a new edict banning Muslims from watching TV gossip shows or having sex-change operations.
E.Timor President: no refugee centre plansEast Timorese President Jose Ramos-Horta said Wednesday his country had "no plans" to build a detention centre for asylum seekers as proposed by Australia, but remained open to discuss the idea.
Indonesia detains 21 illegal Afghan migrantsIndonesian police have detained 21 illegal Afghan migrants who escaped from a temporary shelter to travel to Australia.