Indonesia http://www.npr.org Indonesia en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Thu, 23 May 2013 10:38:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/npr_generic_image_75.jpg Indonesia http://www.npr.org yes As Myanmar Reforms, Indonesia Offers Some Lessons Recent sectarian strife in Myanmar threatens the country's nascent democratic reforms. Not so long ago, Indonesia faced similar challenges. Now, it's a thriving democracy. Thu, 23 May 2013 10:38:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/parallels/2013/05/21/185815047/as-myanmar-reforms-indonesnia-offers-some-lessons?ft=1&f=136141905 http://www.npr.org/blogs/parallels/2013/05/21/185815047/as-myanmar-reforms-indonesnia-offers-some-lessons?ft=1&f=136141905 Recent sectarian strife in Myanmar threatens the country's nascent democratic reforms. Not so long ago, Indonesia faced similar challenges. Now, it's a thriving democracy. no Recent sectarian strife in Myanmar threatens the country's nascent democratic reforms. Not so long ago, Indonesia faced similar challenges. Now, it's a thriving democracy.

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]]> The Threat To Indonesia's Biodiversity, Foretold In The 1800s 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. Sun, 05 May 2013 17:33:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/05/180290318/the-threat-to-indonesias-biodiversity-foretold-in-the-1800s?ft=1&f=136141905 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/05/180290318/the-threat-to-indonesias-biodiversity-foretold-in-the-1800s?ft=1&f=136141905 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. no 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 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. Sat, 13 Apr 2013 15:13:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/04/13/177149556/jetliner-crashes-into-water-near-runway-in-bali-all-aboard-safe?ft=1&f=136141905 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/04/13/177149556/jetliner-crashes-into-water-near-runway-in-bali-all-aboard-safe?ft=1&f=136141905 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. no 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.

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]]> Journey To Java's 'Tempeh Village': Where Soybean Cakes Are Born 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. Mon, 01 Apr 2013 03:16:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/04/05/174847636/journey-to-javas-tempeh-village-where-soybean-cakes-are-born?ft=1&f=136141905 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/04/05/174847636/journey-to-javas-tempeh-village-where-soybean-cakes-are-born?ft=1&f=136141905 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. 266 no 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 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. Wed, 09 May 2012 08:35:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/05/09/152328792/russian-plane-missing-in-indonesia-new-jet-was-on-demonstration-flight?ft=1&f=136141905 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/05/09/152328792/russian-plane-missing-in-indonesia-new-jet-was-on-demonstration-flight?ft=1&f=136141905 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. no 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 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. Wed, 11 Apr 2012 07:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/04/11/150408059/after-major-quake-near-indonesia-first-tsunami-is-relatively-small?ft=1&f=136141905 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/04/11/150408059/after-major-quake-near-indonesia-first-tsunami-is-relatively-small?ft=1&f=136141905 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. no 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.

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]]> 'Island' Building For Endangered Red Apes 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? Thu, 17 Nov 2011 10:05:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/13.7/2011/11/17/142397002/island-building-for-endangered-red-apes?ft=1&f=136141905 http://www.npr.org/blogs/13.7/2011/11/17/142397002/island-building-for-endangered-red-apes?ft=1&f=136141905 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? no 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?

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]]> Lemongrass Brings Essential Spark To Southeast Asian Cooking 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. Mon, 26 Sep 2011 16:30:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2011/09/26/140809456/lemongrass-brings-essential-spark-to-southeast-asian-cooking?ft=1&f=136141905 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2011/09/26/140809456/lemongrass-brings-essential-spark-to-southeast-asian-cooking?ft=1&f=136141905 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. 263 no 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' Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono advises emerging democracies to reform their militaries to ensure human rights and the rule of law are respected. Thu, 19 May 2011 10:22:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/05/19/136459947/indonesias-president-democratic-reform-is-painful?ft=1&f=136141905 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/05/19/136459947/indonesias-president-democratic-reform-is-painful?ft=1&f=136141905 Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono advises emerging democracies to reform their militaries to ensure human rights and the rule of law are respected. no 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 The images show why the Indonesian government needs to fulfill its pledge to protect the tigers' habitat, the World Wildlife Fund says. Mon, 09 May 2011 12:39:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/05/09/136141722/video-wild-tiger-cubs-at-play?ft=1&f=136141905 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/05/09/136141722/video-wild-tiger-cubs-at-play?ft=1&f=136141905 The images show why the Indonesian government needs to fulfill its pledge to protect the tigers' habitat, the World Wildlife Fund says. no The images show why the Indonesian government needs to fulfill its pledge to protect the tigers' habitat, the World Wildlife Fund says.

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