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Indonesia holds presidential and parliamentary elections

World Feb 14

Former general linked to human rights abuses elected as Indonesia’s next president

By Geoff Bennett, Dan Sagalyn

World Feb 14

Indonesian elections, in Jakarta
Indonesian defense minster, once banned by U.S. for human rights abuses, declares victory in presidential election

The 72-year-old candidate told thousands of supporters that the victory on Wednesday was "the victory of all Indonesians."…

By Niniek Karmini, Edna Tarigan, Associated Press

Politics Nov 13

U.S. President Joe Biden shakes hands with Indonesian President Joko Widodo during a meeting for talks on regional security and clean-energy transition, among other things, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, U.S., November 13, 2023. Photo by Leah Millis/REUTERS
WATCH: Biden hails ‘new era’ of ties between U.S. and Indonesia

President Joe Biden and Indonesian President Joko Widodo have formalized closer ties between their countries at the White House. Indonesia is the world's third largest democracy and a heavyweight player in Southeast Asia.

By Chris Megerian, Josh Boak, Associated Press

World Jul 27

Indonesian President Joko Widodo and First Lady Iriana Widodo pose for a photo with Chinese President Xi Jinping and his w...
Presidents of Indonesia and China meet to discuss joint projects and regional politics

Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi said the governments of China and Indonesia signed several agreements, including to exchange knowledge and experience for the capital project.

By Associated Press

Politics Nov 01

U.S. President Joe Biden talks with Indonesia's President Joko Widodo during a bilateral meeting at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland, Britain, November 1, 2021. Photo by Kevin Lamarque/REUTERS
WATCH: U.S., Indonesia urge Myanmar army to end violence

The White House said the two leaders agreed on Monday that the military must “provide a swift return to democracy.”…

By Associated Press

Sep 24

Thousands of Indonesian students rally against changes to corruption law

By Niniek Karmini, Associated Press

Several thousand university students are enraged that Indonesia's parliament passed a law last week that reduces the authority of the Corruption Eradication Commission, a key body in fighting endemic graft in the country. They joined the demonstration in front of…

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Aug 26

Indonesia to move capital from Jakarta to Borneo

By Niniek Karmini, Associated Press

The country's capital will move from overcrowded, sinking and polluted Jakarta to a site in sparsely populated East Kalimantan province on Borneo island, known for rainforests and orangutans.

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Apr 18

Indonesia President Widodo declares election victory

By Niniek Karmini, Associated Press

Indonesian President Joko Widodo said he was won re-election with an estimated 54% of the vote. Official results are set to be released by May 22.

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Jan 15

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Not Trending stories: Stashing Polish packages, paying Indonesia’s poor

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