Aceh

Life in Aceh, Indonesia

Antony Loewenstein | Posted 10.21.2009 | World


Antony Loewenstein

Acehnese identity is intimately related to Indonesia's wish for integration into the world and historical desires for independence. Many there crave true freedom, but know it's long off.

Indonesia: Adulterers Can Now Be Stoned To Death In Aceh Province

AP | FAKHRURRADZIE GADE | Posted 11.14.2009 | World


BANDA ACEH, Indonesia — Lawmakers in a devoutly Muslim Indonesian province voted unanimously that adulterers can be sentenced to death by stonin...

Interview with the Red Cross Secretary General in Geneva

Jim Luce | Posted 08.21.2009 | World


Jim Luce

Bekele Geleta grew up in Ethiopia where he developed a strong understanding of the critical role of Red Cross Red Crescent principles, such as neutrality in matters of politics and religion.

Traveling as Press vs. NGO Head: Same Adventure

Jim Luce | Posted 06.29.2009 | Media


Jim Luce

I have flown from Haiti to Peru to Guyana in the Americas, Hong Kong to Indonesia to Sri Lanka in Asia, and Togo to Ghana in Africa.

2004 Tsunami Victims Remembered From Indonesia To India

AP | MICHAEL CASEY | Posted 01.26.2009 | World


BANGKOK, Thailand — Southeast Asia's tsunami-ravaged coral reefs have bounced back with surprising speed, according to a study released Friday, ...