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The Threat To Indonesia's Biodiversity, Foretold In The 1800s
May 5, 2013 British naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace warned well over a century ago about the risks to diverse forms of life in places like Indonesia. His words are more compelling today than when he wrote them.
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Jetliner Crashes Into Sea Near Runway In Bali; All Aboard Safe
April 13, 2013 More than 100 passengers survived a crash into the sea, after the Boeing 737 they were traveling on from West Java to Bali, Indonesia, missed the runway at Denpasar International Airport. The plane came to rest in shallow waters, simplifying rescue efforts. Photographs showed the Lion Air jet in the water, its fuselage broken just behind its wings.
The Salt
Journey To Java's 'Tempeh Village': Where Soybean Cakes Are Born
April 1, 2013 Whether it's pan-fried or baked into crispy snacks, the Indonesian soybean cake called tempeh is catching on in America as an alternative to meat. For the residents of Indonesia's capital, Jakarta, it's basic, everyday fare.
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Russian Plane Missing In Indonesia; New Jet Was On Demonstration Flight
May 9, 2012 The Sukhoi SuperJet 100 is Russia's first new passenger plane in more than two decades and it's hoped it will revive that nation's aviation industry.
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Tsunami Watch Canceled In Indian Ocean; Quake Struck Near Indonesia
April 11, 2012 While a powerful temblor near Sumatra has led to a "tsunami watch" for the entire Indian Ocean, so far only a minor wave has been generated.
13.7: Cosmos And Culture
'Island' Building For Endangered Red Apes
November 17, 2011 Orangutans suffer when humans destroy their habitat or shoot them as pests or for food. Can a new conservation plan to build islands for 50 injured orangutans help make a difference for these clever apes and other endangered wildlife?
The Salt
Lemongrass Brings Essential Spark To Southeast Asian Cooking
September 26, 2011 Lemongrass is prized in Southeast Asia for lightening meat dishes and keeping powerful seafood flavors in check, as well as imparting its own unique citrusy, herbal flavor. The Thai people have also traditionally prized lemongrass as a digestive aid.
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Indonesia's President: Democratic Reform Is 'Painful'
May 19, 2011 Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono advises emerging democracies to reform their militaries to ensure human rights and the rule of law are respected.
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VIDEO: Wild Tiger Cubs At Play
May 9, 2011 The images show why the Indonesian government needs to fulfill its pledge to protect the tigers' habitat, the World Wildlife Fund says.
