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Indonesia
Political Islam under threat, analysts say
ADNkronos 18 March 2009
Once considered an imminent danger by some, political Islam in Indonesia, the world's largest Muslim country, is now under threat analysts say, as Islamic parties may find themselves impaled by their own expectations ahead of the country's legislative elections scheduled for 9 April. 
Indonesia: Political Islam under threat, analysts say
Adnkronos 18 March 2009
Jakarta. Once considered an imminent danger by some, political Islam in Indonesia, the world's largest Muslim country, is now under threat analysts say, as Islamic parties may find themselves impaled by 
Islamic laws creep into half of Indonesia's provinces
ChristianityToday.com 12 March 2009
As candidates hit the campaign trail in preparation for July's presidential election, Indonesian rights groups have voiced strong opposition to an increasing number of Shari'ah-inspired laws they say discriminate 
Crackdown on 'martyrs' books
Straits Times 11 March 2009
JAKARTA. INDONESIA is cracking down on radical publishing houses that have printed a Martyrs Trilogy of books by the three executed Bali bombers, a terrorism expert said on Wednesday. 
Italy and Indonesia hold joint inter-faith conference
ADNkronos 04 March 2009
The Indonesian and Italian governments and an Italian Catholic lay organisation were to hold a cultural conference on Islam and coexistence in Rome on Wednesday. 
Indonesia: Polygamy bill gets mixed reactions
Adnkronos International Italia 03 March 2009
Jakarta. The Indonesian government’s plans to tighten procedures for polygamous marriages and ban unregistered and contractual marriages has sparked controversy across the country. 
Indonesia urges Islamic banks to strengthen global economy
Australia Network News 02 March 2009
Indonesian president Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has urged Islamic banks to take a leading role in the global economy in the aftermath of the current financial crisis. 
Fifth World Islamic Economic Forum opens in Indonesia
Earthtimes (press release) 02 March 2009
Jakarta. Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono Monday called on Muslims and non-Muslims to join hands in overcoming the economic crisis by taking the right policy measures and showing 
Indonesia to Become Major Shariah Financial Center: President
CRIENGLISH.com 02 March 2009
Indonesia is expected to become a major Shariah financial center in near future, said Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono at the opening of the 5th World Islamic Economic Forum in Jakarta on Monday. 
Islamic council's fatwas divide Indonesia
Visit Bulgaria 26 February 2009
A series of religious edicts issued by Indonesia's council of Muslim scholars has triggered controversy, exposing sharp divisions between conservatives and liberals in the world's most populous Muslim nation. 
Indonesia: Porn law 'endangers country's pluralism'
Adnkronos International Italia, Italy 24 February 2009
Jakarta. In Indonesia, plaintiffs have demanded a judicial review of the 2008 pornography law by the Constitutional Court, saying the law had turned the country’s cultural diversity into uniformity. 
Sharia Law: Tearing the West in Two
Christian Broadcasting Network, VA 19 February 2009
By Gary Lane
Sharia, or Islamic law, is gradually working its way into public life in Islamic and non-Islamic nations around the world. What is it and what does sharia mean for Christians and others forced to abide by it? 
Islamist Spokesman: "Obama Continues to Oppress Muslims"
Jawa Report, TX 17 February 2009
Jakarta/Indonesia. Strangely, it appears that Muslims in Indonesia haven't received the hopey-changey memo. Earlier today, about 100 Muslims protested SecState Hillary Clinton's visit later this week. 
Indonesian Muslim group says Clinton not welcome
Earthtimes (press release), UK 16 February 2009
Jakarta. About 100 Indonesian Muslims rallied outside the US embassy in Jakarta Monday to protest a planned visit this week by US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton. 



