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Rio+20: 5 key takeaways
Here are some of the promising developments and bigger disappointments of the Rio+20 global sustainability conference, which ends today.
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In Pictures: Indonesia tsunami
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11 countries speaking out against Koran burning in Florida
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Mount Merapi volcano erupts again, Indonesia tsunami toll rises
Mount Merapi volcano erupted again on Thursday, spewing hot gas and ashes. Elsewhere, rescuers raised the death toll from Monday's tsunami to 343, with more than 300 people still missing.
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By boat and by air, aid slowly arrives to Indonesia tsunami victims
Rescue groups are gathering clothing, soap, and tarps for the Indonesia tsunami victims. Transporting aid to the remote islands has proven more difficult.
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In Pictures: Indonesia tsunami
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After Indonesia tsunami kills more than 150, surfers begin rescue efforts
As relief agencies scramble to bring supplies to Indonesia's remote Mentawai Islands where a tsunami struck, surfers already on the scene are providing assistance.
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11 countries speaking out against Koran burning in Florida
More than 10 countries have now condemned a Florida pastor's plan to burn the Koran in commemoration of the 9/11 terrorist attacks of nine years ago. As noted in the Monitor article Why the planned Koran burning causes outrage and alarm, "Muslims see it as the uninterrupted, unchangeable, and eternal word of God. Burning the Koran is akin to directly burning the word of God." Here is what leaders are saying worldwide.
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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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Indonesia deals blow to militant Islam with arrest of radical cleric Bashir
Abu Bakar Bashir has been arrested before. The Indonesian radical cleric's detention Monday appears based on stronger allegations of material support for a terrorist group in Aceh.
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The Monitor's View: 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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Indonesia says killed leading militant Dulmatin
Indonesia said Wednesday that it had killed leading Islamist militant Dulmatin, who helped organize the murder of 202 people on Bali in 2002.
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Prison for wealthy Indonesians puts Club Fed to shame
Wealthy Indonesian convicts can purchase prison cell upgrades, an investigation at a women’s prison in Indonesia found last month. Amenities range from air conditioning to maid service.
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Abdurrahman Wahid: Former Indonesia president was a key democratic voice
Abdurrahman Wahid led Indonesia for two years after the fall of US-backed strongman President Suharto. He passed away Wednesday at a Jakarta hospital.
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Obama's Asia trip: In Singapore, a focus on US staying power
On the second stop of Obama's Asia trip, the president will meet with the 10 ASEAN leaders in a region that welcomes the US presence as a counterbalance to China.
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Why Hillary Clinton babies Indonesia and bullies Pakistan
Indonesia has shown it can develop democracy and confront extremists on its own. Pakistan clearly needs sharp reminders.
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In Indonesia, police go toe-to-toe with anticorruption agency
Indonesian protesters rallied Tuesday against the arrest of two senior anticorruption officials. Many say police fabricated charges to stymie the increasingly effective agency.
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Sri Lanka boat people, caught in Indonesia, test Australia
The latest boat people are Sri Lankan refugees caught in Indonesia while fleeing to Australia highlights the tricky waters countries must navigate between offering asylum and stopping human traffickers.
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Noordin Top's death: The impact on Southeast Asia's battle with terrorism
The killing of one of Indonesia's most-wanted men is a key victory. But questions remain about the extent of the Jemaah Islamiah network Noordin may have left behind.
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Militant killed in raid probably not Indonesian terrorist leader
Police now doubt the man killed Saturday is Noordin Mohammed Top, who claims to be Indonesia's Al Qaeda leader and is accused of planning multiple bombings.
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Indonesia's most wanted terrorist reportedly killed
Noordin Mohammed Top, sought in connection with Indonesia's most deadly terror attacks and a self-described representative of Al Qaeda, is likely killed after an overnight gun battle.
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Indonesia hotel bomber: a graduate of jihad 'ivy league'
Investigation turns to an Islamist school that one of the suspected suicide bombers attended in 1995.
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Jakarta bombings: Why Indonesia's Islamist radicals attack
Charity worker Noor Huda Ismail went to the same Islamic boarding school as some of Indonesia’s top terrorists. Now he explains their ideology.
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Twin hotel bombings break Indonesia's four-year calm
The first terrorist attack since 2005 targeted Jakarta's Ritz Carlton and JW Marriott Hotels.
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Analysis: Jakarta attack may show evolution of Islamist terror group
Splinter factions of Jemaah Islamiyah 'might now seek to re-energize the movement through violent attacks,' according to a report issued only 24 hours before Friday's bombings.
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Poised for reelection, Indonesia's president will face challenges in economy, corruption
Early results show President Yudhoyono is heading for a decisive victory. He must manage a slowing economy and a fractured Parliament that will challenge reform.
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In Indonesian election, secular parties confirm appeal
Support for Islamist groups appears to be waning after a surge in 2004.
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Election marks Indonesian democracy's wobbly advance
The world's most populous Muslim country goes to the polls Thursday for the third time since 1998. Campaigning went smoothly, though old elites, corruption still thrive.
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