Jakarta

JAKARTA, Indonesia -- With the wave of protests against the Indonesian government's plan to raise fuel prices expected to grow in the capital, some residents have decided to leave their vehicles at home to avoid getting stuck in tortuous traffic jams or violent street riots.

JAKARTA, Indonesia -- The large amount of plastic items that are thrown away have become a serious problem in many countries and Indonesia has not been an exception.

Indonesians throw away tons of plastic bottles, shopping bags and food wrappers every day. Few get recycled.

The danger to the environment that plastic waste poses is obvious and people are now making an effort to reduce the use of plastic containers.

JAKARTA, Indonesia -- The real life adventures of former al-Qaida-linked militant Nasir Abas have become a new comic book in Indonesia, chronicling his transformation from foe to invaluable ally in the fight against terrorism.

The story of the soft-spoken, seemingly mild-mannered 42-year-old -- recognized by strangers on the streets and even asked for the occasional autograph -- is well-known in the world's most populous Muslim country.

JAKARTA, Indonesia -- Indonesian police arrested one of the country's most-wanted Islamic militants Friday, accusing him of plotting high-profile assassinations and bloody attacks on foreigners at luxury hotels in the capital.

Abu Tholut was captured without a fight during a raid on a home in Central Java province, said Lt. Col. Djihartono, a police spokesman, adding that a hand gun and several rounds of ammunition also were seized. The suspect was to be flown to Jakarta later Friday, he said.