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Indonesia courts jails Jakarta's Ahok for blasphemy

Indonesia courts jails Jakarta's Ahok for blasphemy

An Indonesian court has found Jakarta's Christian governor Basuki "Ahok" Tjahaja Purnama guilty of blasphemy against Islam and sentenced him to two years in jail, a judge said on Tuesday.
Tue May 09 2017
Jakarta's Christian governor, Muslim rival in tight election race - poll

Jakarta's Christian governor, Muslim rival in tight election race - poll

The election campaign has been marred by religious and ethnic tension over the blasphemy trial of the incumbent Purnama, who is accused of insulting Islam.
Wed Apr 12 2017
Indonesia delays blasphemy trial of Jakarta's Christian governor

Indonesia delays blasphemy trial of Jakarta's Christian governor

An Indonesian court on Tuesday adjourned the blasphemy trial of Jakarta's Christian governor until after the city's April 19 election.
Tue Apr 11 2017
Indonesia arrests Muslim leader for treason ahead of rally

Indonesia arrests Muslim leader for treason ahead of rally

The arrests came just before thousands of Muslims gathered to demand the sacking of Governor Basuki "Ahok" Tjahaja Purnama.
Sat Apr 01 2017
Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws

Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws

Hezbollah says Israel was still occupying Lebanese territory and put the onus on the Lebanese state to get Israeli forces out.
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Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy

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Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
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Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says

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Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court

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Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
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Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch

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I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
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UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians

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The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
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More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says

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Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
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Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew

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