Hundreds Of Rohingya Refugees Rescued At Sea After Fleeing Myanmar
The Muslim minority has long been persecuted in the country also known as Burma. Many Bangladeshis were also rescued.
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Indonesia Sets Executions For 2 'Bali Nine' Drug Smugglers
The two Australian leaders of the trafficking ring and several other smugglers have been informed that their execution by firing squad is imminent.
'Bali Nine' Ringleaders Could Face Indonesian Firing Squad Within Days
Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran, the ringleaders of the heroin-smuggling ring, are expected to be given their execution dates on Saturday. Indonesian law requires they receive 72 hours' notice.
Palm Oil Plantations Are Blamed For Many Evils. But Change Is Coming
In Indonesia, efforts are underway to grow palms in a sustainable way. But that's putting a squeeze on small farmers.
Search Resumes For Missing AirAsia Flight With 162 Aboard
Flight QZ8501, traveling from Indonesia to Singapore, lost contact with air traffic control Sunday morning. The search for the plane was suspended for the night, but resumed at dawn.
As Palm Oil Farms Expand, It's A Race To Save Indonesia's Orangutans
Demand for palm oil is destroying the habitat of endangered Sumatran orangutans. One group is working to rescue, rehabilitate and reintroduce these often-orphaned primates back into the wild.
Indonesia's President: Fan Of Megadeth, Defender Of Death Penalty
Indonesia's recently elected President Joko Widodo is a heavy metal fan seen as an advocate for human rights and political change. But his strong stance on the death penalty has dismayed many.
First Attempt To Lift AirAsia Fuselage Fails
Ropes supporting the core piece of wreckage as it was lifted from the sea floor snapped just as the fuselage neared the surface, officials say.
AirAsia Search: Singapore Ship Finds Aircraft's Fuselage
A Singapore official said images taken by a remote-controlled vehicle showed parts of the wing and words on the fuselage. Singapore has informed the Indonesian team that is trying to find the plane.
AirAsia Search: Divers Recover 2nd Black Box
The cockpit voice recorder was removed from the Java Sea. The aircraft's flight data recorder was recovered Monday. Flight 8501 disappeared Dec. 28, killing all 162 people on board.