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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 01/28
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Russian space probe may crash into Indian Ocean
If Phobos-Grunt comes down at the in the predicted window it will fall over a stretch of empty ocean west of the Indonesian island of Java, according to a re-entry projection map Roscosmos published with the update.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 01/28
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Mount Merapi eruption: Watch live webcam feed
Mount Merapi volcano eruption in Indonesia can be watched on a live webcam feed.
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Obama trip to 'Muslim' Indonesia: Why stereotypes don't work
The Obama trip to Indonesia had the potential to go beyond praise for that country as a model of Islamic moderation. Indonesia is much more diverse than the label 'Muslim' implies.
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Mount Merapi volcano in Indonesia could erupt at any time, officials warn
Mount Merapi has seen increased volcanic activity over the past week and officials have raised the alert level for the 9,737-foot-high mountain to the most urgent level, said government volcanologist Surono, who uses only one name.
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Indonesia volcano eruption sends villagers fleeing for the second time this week
The Indonesia volcano eruption is only smoke and ash and not life-threatening so far. But some warn that more earthquakes and volcanic eruptions are on the way.
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Obama's (now delayed) trip to Indonesia: Can he make it an ally?
The Obama trip to Indonesia can build a bridge to the world's largest Muslim country, countering Al Qaeda-tied militants in Southeast Asia. It can also counter China's expansion in the region.
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Powerful earthquake hits Indonesia
A 7.0 magnitude quake hit Java Wednesday, killing at least 13 people. But a tsunami warning issued earlier in the day was lifted.
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Jakarta's urban heritage gains an audience
History buffs are struggling to preserve a colonial core dating back to 1619, but now in a state of near ruin.
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