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Being gay or trans isn't illegal in Indonesia, so why are authorities cracking down on LGBT people?
Activists fear that an anti-LGBT law could be passed as homophobia starts gaining traction in the country.
Museum gives visitors the chance to take a 'selfie with Hitler'
The 'infotainment' museum in Indonesia has come under fire for a waxwork of Adolf Hitler striking a heroic pose.
Harrowing undercover footage released of pet dogs being battered to death and skinned
Truly harrowing footage of the dog meat industry in Indonesia has been captured using an undercover camera by campaign group Dog Meat Free Indonesia.
The internet doesn't know what to do with this terrifying moth
A photo and video of a moth with what seems to be huge tentacles growing out its back has gone viral - but it is more normal than it seems.
Brutal pictures from a bloody dog and wild boar fighting tournament in Indonesia
The dogs fight wild boars in a bamboo arena in a practice known locally as "adu bagong". The animals fight to the death on Java island.
Scientists uncover source of the world's largest and most destructive mud eruption
In 2006, large quantities of boiling mud began pouring out of vents in the ground at various sites across the Indonesian island of Java, causing thousands to flee.
Indonesian police raid gay sauna and detain dozens of partygoers
"We secured 51 and seven employees for allegedly providing pornographic services," said a police statement.
'Shaman' boasts about charming crocodiles then jumps into a river and is eaten by one
Suprianto claimed to be a 'pawang buaya' but was killed in Indonesia.
Land of smoke and ash: Photos of Mount Sinabung volcano erupting
Mount Sinabung erupts again, spewing out a towering column of volcanic ash more than four kilometres (2.6 miles) high.
Sydney toddler recovering after near-drowning accident during Bali holiday
The three-year-old was pulled out of a pool unconscious and transported to Perth by an air ambulance.
British grandmother on Indonesian death row could be executed at 'any time'
Lindsay Sandiford's appeal was turned down by the Indonesian Supreme Court.
Telegram founder pledges purge of Isis content as platform hit with Indonesia blackout
Pavel Durov: 'Telegram is heavily encrypted [...] but we're no friends of terrorists.'
Human rights groups condemn Indonesia's new 'draconian' law against hardline Islamist groups
The groups also criticised President Joko Widodo's government for banning the Hizbut Tahrir Indonesia group.
Another Muslim leader calls for a Starbucks boycott over its pro-LGBT stance
Groups in Malaysia and Indonesia have called for a boycott of the coffee giant.
8 killed as helicopter on rescue mission to erupting volcano in Indonesia crashes
The Sileri Crater in the Central Java province is a famous tourist spot in Indonesia.
Muslim leader calls for Starbucks boycott over pro-LGBT stance
Anwar Abbas warned that a pro-LGBT stance could impact on culture and religion.
Investigation finds 70,000 dogs killed in Bali each year are fed to unsuspecting tourists
Tourists who thought they were eating chicken were actually eating dog meat.
Indonesians raise money for 94-year-old banana seller found in tears after robbery
The old man was robbed of more than 1m rupiah.
How many islands does Indonesia have? Asia Pacific nation tries to get exact count
A 1996 law included 17,508 islands in the world's biggest archipelago.
Hardline Indonesia Muslim cleric Rizieq Shihab named suspect in pornography case
The leader of the Islam Defenders Front is accused of exchanging pornographic messages and photographs.
The rise of Islamist beliefs and terror groups in Southeast Asia
Attacks in Indonesia and the Philippines this week point to the rise of Isis-affiliated groups networks across the region.
Briton among 140 men detained by Indonesian police at alleged 'gay sex party'
Banda Aceh is the only Indonesian province that criminalises same-sex relations.
Gay couple condemned to public flogging by Indonesian Shariah court
The two men were arrested after neighbourhood vigilantes caught them having sex.
Gay couple in Indonesia face 80 lashes each as punishment for having sex
The two men were arrested in late March after neighbourhood vigilantes filmed them together.
Rights groups urge Indonesia to repeal blasphemy law over Christian governor conviction
Basuki Tjahaja Purnama was sentenced to two years in jail after he was found guilty of blasphemy.
Massive manhunt triggered in Indonesia as 200 inmates break out of prison
At least 77 people have been recaptured following the incident on Sumatra island.
Watch the moment an orangutan kept in a tiny crate for two years is released
Kotap, aged four, had only a plastic bottle for company and was fed a human diet that included sugary drinks.
Man who claimed to be 'world's oldest human' dies in Indonesia 'aged 146'
Although Indonesia did not start recording births until 1900 local officials said the age could be verified.
Scientists debunk theory that hobbits were man's cousin
Tiny Homo floresiensis lived on Indonesian island of Flores until 52,000 BC.
All eyes on Jakarta as 'dirty and divisive' election for Indonesian capital's governor begins
Voters will select between incumbent Christian governor Basuki Purnama and his Muslim rival Anies Rasyid Baswedan.