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May 24, 2012

Lady Gaga Refuses to Tone Down Shows

Pop-star Lady Gaga would rather cancel dates in her world tour than make changes to appease censors and religious groups,... Read More →
May 23, 2012

‘More Open’ Bali Ready to Host Lady Gaga Concert

Bali Governor I Made Mangku Pastika said he would not mind if the planned concert of Lady Gaga was moved from Jakarta to Bali, as long as the police guaranteed security at the event.
May 23, 2012

Australia, Indonesia Deny Deal on Corby Jail Term

The Australian and Indonesian governments have denied doing a deal to have five years taken off Australian drug-trafficker Schapelle Corby's sentence in exchange for the release of Indonesian people-smugglers.
May 22, 2012

Lady Gaga, Threatened by Islamic Hardliners, Says Will Perform Jakarta Show ‘Alone’

Lady Gaga broke her silence about a jeopardised concert in Jakarta, saying on Twitter that she was facing censorship from Indonesian authorities and threats of violence from Islamic hardliners.
May 22, 2012

In Clemency Decision, Corby Jail Term Cut by Five Years

The president has agreed to a clemency plea by convicted Australian drug trafficker Schapelle Corby, slashing five years off her 20-year jail sentence.
May 22, 2012

Clean Power Conference Held In Nusa Dua

DENPASAR A Clean Power Asia Conference (CPA) was attended by 600 professionals in the field of renewable energy and cleaner... Read More →
May 21, 2012

Life Term Sought for Bali Bombmaker

Prosecutors asked for a life sentence rather than the death penalty on Monday for Bali bombmaker Umar Patek, arguing that his remorse in the dock should spare him from a firing squad.
May 21, 2012

Balinese Scientists Win Big Grants

JAKARTA Seven Indonesian scientists have won research grants provided by USAID worth US$800,000, aimed at preserving marine biodiversity and the... Read More →
May 21, 2012

Indonesia ‘Opening Up’ to Prison Swaps

SYDNEY Indonesia has hinted at prisoner swap deals with Australia and other countries, with Foreign Minister Marty Natalegawa reportedly saying... Read More →
May 21, 2012

Australian on Death Row Seeks Clemency

DENPASAR An Australian drug smuggler on death row in Bali has appealed for clemency from President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. Andrew... Read More →