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In Pictures: The 20 weirdest fish in the ocean
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Backchannels Heavy metal, Islamist politics, and democracy in Indonesia
Heavy metal band Jamrud and a major Indonesian Islamist party throw a gig together. That's one of the smallest changes in Indonesian politics.
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Backchannels A gold rush in Indonesia you've never heard of
Buru Island, once used by Soeharto's New Order regime to house political prisoners, has been swept with gold fever.
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Backchannels Sacred eels and peace in an occasionally troubled corner of Indonesia
Indonesia's Ambon City was racked by communal conflict a decade ago. My drive along the coast today reveals that much has changed.
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Backchannels A man with one name is playing with shadow puppets on an Indonesian volcano
After a decade-long absence, Monitor reporter Dan Murphy returns to Indonesia determined to avoid the usual journalistic cliches about the nation.
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Indonesia cleric's arrest highlights work of US-trained counterterrorism unit
The arrest of Indonesia cleric Abu Bakar Bashir highlights the ongoing counterterrorism work of the US-trained Detachment 88. Some groups are concerned over the police unit's alleged use of torture.
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In Pictures: The 20 weirdest fish in the ocean
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Mysterious 'yawning fish' discovered off Indonesia
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An Indonesian artist uses her canvas to unite a nation
Grace Siregar taps local artists to create public sculptures and other artworks that emphasize themes of peace and reconciliation.
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