Ash Fills The Sky As Bali's Mount Agung Erupts
The volcano on the Indonesian tourist island covered nearby villages with a thin layer of ash.
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Indonesia Aims To Attract More Muslim Visitors In 'Halal' Tourism Push
Halal tourism is an emerging trend in the travel industry: holidays that don't just accommodate, but actively cater to, devout Muslims. Indonesia is trying to market itself as a halal destination.
Volunteers Save Beached Whales On Indonesian Shore
Ten sperm whales beached themselves on the shores of the Indonesia's Aceh Province of Indonesia. Professionals and volunteers saved six of them but the rest died.
The Pigeon Racers Of Indonesia
Racing requires a pair of pigeons. The male is the racer, and he flies back to the female during the race. But some Indonesian men love this sport so much, it's been blamed for a rise in divorce.
Indonesian Food Blogger: The Unifying Power Of Cuisine And Social Media
The diverse Southeast Asian country has more than 17,000 islands, a median age of 29 and an expansive fare influenced by many cultures. And the tech-savvy population is reaching out to the world.
Transgender Women Of Indonesia Have A Champion In A 26-Year-Old Doctor
Across Indonesia, transgender women known as "waria" create community and look out for one another. Health care is a challenge, but one doctor is making a difference.
'It's Our Right': Christian Congregation In Indonesia Fights To Worship In Its Church
A Christian congregation outside Jakarta built a new church legally, but Muslims in the area object to it. In 2010, the Supreme Court ruled to allow worship at the church, but it remains sealed.
PHOTOS: A Tranquil Ferry Between Indonesian Islands
The public ferry system is a key link for a diverse nation spanning some 17,000 islands. "We serve all the people," says the captain of a ferry linking majority-Hindu Bali with majority-Muslim Lombok.
PHOTOS: Indonesia At A Crossroads
Indonesia's founding philosophy includes the notions of unity and social justice for all. But there are growing concerns that the country is becoming less tolerant than it once was.
Declassified Files Lay Bare U.S. Knowledge Of Mass Murders In Indonesia
The Indonesian military systematically killed at least half a million people in the 1960s. Documents released Tuesday show U.S. officials knew about it from the start — and stood by as it unfolded.