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May 23, 2020 at 6:39 pm

Muslims celebrate major holiday amid curfews, virus fears

JERUSALEM (AP) — Muslims around the world on Sunday began celebrating Eid al-Fitr, a normally festive holiday marking the end of the fasting month of...

May 22, 2020 at 4:25 am

Virus surge in Indonesia raises questions about battle plan

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia has seen a surge in coronavirus infections ahead of this this weekend's celebrations marking the end of Ramadan, raising questions...

May 21, 2020 at 11:06 pm

Virus fallout dampens spirits as Muslims mark major holiday VIEW

JERUSALEM (AP) — Muslims worldwide will celebrate one of their biggest holidays under the long shadow of the coronavirus, with millions confined to their homes...

May 20, 2020 at 11:42 pm

Tornado in Indonesia kills 2, damages hundreds of homes

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — A tornado ripped through several villages on Indonesia’s Sumatra island, killing at least two people, damaging hundreds of homes, and fatally...

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A man prepares a vintage canon to fire signaling the breaking of fast shortly after sunset in Sarajevo, Bosnia, Friday, April 24, 2020 during the first day of the holy fasting month of Ramadan. Millions of Muslims have started the holiest month on the Islamic calendar under the coronavirus lockdown or strict social restrictions. (AP Photo/Kemal Softic) XVG111 XVG111

April 24, 2020 at 3:05 am

Muslims begin marking a subdued Ramadan under virus closures VIEW

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Muslims worldwide began Ramadan on Friday with dawn-to-dusk fasting, but many will have to forgo the communal prayers and family gatherings...

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April 20, 2020 at 10:09 pm

After denial, Indonesia sees mounting coronavirus deaths VIEW

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — While Indonesia’s neighbors scrambled early this year to try to contain the spread of the coronavirus, the government of the world’s...

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April 15, 2020 at 6:42 am

Indonesian police kill 2 suspected in attack on policeman

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian security forces on Wednesday shot and killed two alleged members of an Islamic militant group suspected of involvement in attack...

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April 10, 2020 at 12:10 am

Mosques, streets quiet as Indonesia’s capital tightens rules VIEW

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Mosques usually filled for Friday prayers and streets normally clogged with cars and motorcycles were empty as authorities in Indonesia’s capital...

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March 28, 2020 at 11:33 am

Quake shakes eastern Indonesia amid virus outbreak

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — A strong inland and shallow earthquake hit parts of Indonesia's Sulawesi island late Saturday night, sending people fleeing despite appeals by...

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March 25, 2020 at 8:59 pm

Police kill suspected militant, arrest 2 in Indonesia raid

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia's police anti-terrorism squad shot and killed one suspect and arrested two others in a raid on the main island of...

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