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World 7 years ago
Face of Indonesian Islam: NU, Muhammadiyah nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
Top Indonesian scholars have supported the nomination of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) and Muhammadiyah, Indonesia’s two largest Islamic organizations, for the Nobel Peace Prize, saying the two groups have played a key role in promoting religious tolerance in the country and the region.
Opinion 7 years ago
Jokowi, capitalize on moderate Islam at Osaka's G20 summit
In an exclusive interview with The Jakarta Post on Tuesday, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo yet again demonstrated his disinterest in foreign affairs issues.This goes against the expectations of many Indonesian and foreign diplomats, who would like to see him build his own legacy in international diplomacy in his second term in office after focusing on domestic issues in his first term. #commentary
World 8 years ago
'We live in a world that is being torn between extremes'
We have extremism of violence and a certain style of religious extremism in all faith communities. Among some, we would call secularist extremists. On the other hand, we have extremism that sometimes tends to the think that just one solution is all that’s needed.
World 8 years ago
Saudi TV drama extolling 'modern past' draws awe and ire
A Saudi television drama that glorifies a period before the rise of religious fundamentalism has evoked nostalgia about the kingdom's "modern past" -- and fury from arch-conservatives sidelined in a much-publicised liberalisation drive.
National 8 years ago
Egypt’s Al Azhar University to send lecturers to Indonesia’s new campus
Al Azhar University in Egypt will send lecturers to teach at Indonesia International Islamic University (UIII), a new institution built by the Indonesian government in Cimanggis, Depok, West Java, a minister said.
National 8 years ago
Yogya university cancels counseling program for 'niqab'-wearing students
Sunan Kalijaga State Islamic University (UIN Sunan Kalijaga) in Yogyakarta decided to revoke a counseling program for niqab-wearing students on Saturday after becoming the first university in Indonesia to prohibit full Islamic veils on campus.
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