December 1, 2002 Indonesia Seeking solace in a spice Kretek. The aroma of this smouldering concoction of tobacco cloves and flavouring, wrapped in iron cornhusk, is as Indonesian as nasi goreng, batik Read more
November 26, 2002 Indonesia Yemeni national a key player in Bali bomb blasts TERROR IN THE REGION AND BEYOND The Al-Qaeda operative is suspected of calling the shots on the ground - under the orders of Read more
November 22, 2002 Indonesia Mastermind of Bali bombing arrested Capture of militant who planned the operation will establish a clear link for the first time between JI and the attack. Indonesian police Read more
November 21, 2002 Indonesia Rebels hold key to peace in Aceh province But a new peace deal may be elusive as GAM is a fragmented outfit with autonomous entities. The images are glaringly different. For the Read more
November 20, 2002 Indonesia Aceh deal to end 26 years of conflict PACT OFFERS MORE AUTONOMY FOR THE PROVINCE Separatist rebels in Aceh and the Indonesian government have reached agreement on a peace deal to Read more
November 16, 2002 Indonesia The sadness of Bali is the sadness of the world’ TERROR IN THE REGION AND BEYOND Balinese and foreigners gather to cleanse the island of last month's madness, even as officials ask for Read more
November 13, 2002 Indonesia Shadow play and rivalry can hurt Jakarta’s image Even as the world seeks unity in fighting terror, Indonesia's three security bodies are thumbing their noses at each other. The morning after Read more
November 10, 2002 Indonesia Pieces of Bali puzzle falling into place Arrest of Amrozi has led to uncovering of a well-planned plot by Al-Qaeda and local terrorists to hit Westerners in S-E Asia. A Read more
November 9, 2002 Indonesia Manhunt on for 10 Bali blast suspects Confessions of a key suspect could speed up their capture. Probe also finds links between bombing and Al-Qaeda, JI allies. A NATIONWIDE manhunt Read more
November 6, 2002 Indonesia Enough proof to take Bashir to court Indonesian police yesterday tightened the screws on militant cleric Abu Bakar Bashir, saying they had enough evidence, including witness statements from Singapore Read more
November 4, 2002 Indonesia Jakarta gets wrong man for Bali blasts Red faces among police top brass as they admit that man who looked like suspect sketch' had nothing to do with the Read more
November 3, 2002 Indonesia Indonesia arrests key suspect in Bali bombing Capture of man whose face resembles composite sketch may be a breakthrough; manhunt for up to 10 people continues. It may be the Read more