Umar Patek, accused of playing a key role in the Bali bombings, insisted on Thursday the attacks that killed 202 people were "against my conscience" and begged for a light sentence.

The United States will renew its naval power across the Asia-Pacific region and stay "vigilant" in the face of China's growing military, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said.

A German tourist was shot three times in a gun attack on Tuesday in restive Papua province, national police said.

Four Britons and one Indian national were arrested in Bali for drug smuggling, and could face death under Indonesia's stiff anti-drug laws.

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SINGARAJA An alleged illegal logger who cut protected trees from the forests of the West Bali National Park was arrested – Read More...

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Lawyers for the bombmaker accused of masterminding the 2002 Bali attacks that killed 202 people have insisted he only played a minor role and should be jailed for less than 15 years.

A British woman was arrested for allegedly smuggling cocaine into Bali, and may face the death penalty under stiff anti-drug laws.