Police have refused a permit for Lady Gaga to perform in the Indonesian capital next month, bowing to pressure from Islamic groups who voiced strong objections to her "vulgar" style.
Indonesia bans Lady Gaga concert over fears she'll corrupt kids
Tuesday 15 May 2012
Lady Gaga will have to cancel her sold-out show in Indonesia following protests by Islamic hard-liners and conservative lawmakers, who said her sexy clothes and dance moves will corrupt young people.
12 bodies found near Indonesia jet crash site
Friday 11 May 2012
Search teams found at least 12 bodies Friday near where a Russian-made jetliner crashed into the side of an Indonesian volcano while on a demonstration flight for potential buyers from airlines, an official said.
Russia's Superjet disappears on Indonesian show flight
Thursday 10 May 2012
A new Russian-made civilian plane carrying 50 people went missing in Indonesia yesterday during a demonstration flight for potential buyers and journalists.
Coal giant set to oust Rothschild
Sunday 25 March 2012
Nat Rothschild is almost certain to be ousted tomorrow as co-chairman of Bumi Resources, the Indonesian coal giant he created 18 months ago.
'Demolition Man' appears in court a decade after Bali bombings
Tuesday 14 February 2012
Indonesian police called Umar Patek "Demolition Man", such was his alleged bomb-making expertise. Yesterday Mr Patek went on trial charged with a string of terrorism-related offences, including assembling the explosives used to blow up two Bali nightclubs in 2002.
'Demolition Man' who made the Bali bomb goes on trial
Sunday 12 February 2012
Umar Patek tells police how he used household items to make 1,500lb device that killed 202
Tight at the top as hot Donald puts pressure on Westwood
Tuesday 26 April 2011
Donald pipped by Westwood in English quest to be world No 1
Monday 25 April 2011
Luke Donald saw his world No 1 dream cruelly snatched away on the third hole of sudden death at The Heritage last night. But English golf could still go to bed content in the knowledge that one of theirs would be heading the rankings when they are published this morning. Lee Westwood, and his many admirers, will feel he is back where he belongs.
Prince Andrew tries to keep his nose clean in Indonesia
Wednesday 06 April 2011
Prince Andrew has quietly resumed his role as UK trade ambassador, in his first official trip abroad following the furore surrounding his contact with foreign dictators. The Prince arrived in Indonesia yesterday to promote British business interests there. The visit received no publicity in the UK, but was reported on the website of the British embassy in Jakarta.
Indonesia captures top terror suspect
Friday 10 December 2010
Indonesian police said today they had arrested their most-wanted fugitive, a man believed to have an important role in terrorist activity.
'Little Barry' returns to his boyhood home
Wednesday 10 November 2010
After twice postponing a visit because of domestic crises, Barack Obama finally returned to his boyhood home of Indonesia yesterday. But he was set to spend less than 24 hours in the world's most populous Muslim nation and the excitement once generated by his return has largely dissipated.
Indonesia to rebrand dictator as 'national hero'
Sunday 31 October 2010
Traveller's Guide: Bali
Saturday 14 August 2010
Meet 'The Menteng Kid' (aka Obama)
Thursday 01 July 2010
An Indonesian film giving a fictionalised account of Barack Obama's time in the country as a child was premiered yesterday in Jakarta.








