Niniek Karmini

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In this March 8, 2014 photo, motorists ride past a graffiti of the Islamic State group's flag in Solo, Central Java, Indonesia. The world's largest Muslim country is facing a new threat as security officials fear that militants who are joining the Islamic State could take part in terrorism acts on their return to Southeast Asia. (AP Photo)

Indonesia struggles with Islamic State recruiting

Niniek Karmini · October 6, 2014 2:52 pm

Child sexual abuse suspect Agun Iskandar, center, is escorted by security officers upon arrival for his trial at district court in Jakarta, Indonesia, Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2014. The first of five janitors accused of raping a kindergartner in a bathroom at a prestigious international school went on trial Tuesday. (AP Photo/Tatan Syuflana)

Rape trial starts for Indonesia school janitor

Niniek Karmini · August 27, 2014 3:16 am

Supporters of Indonesian losing presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto shout slogans during a protest outside the Constitutional Court in Jakarta, Indonesia, Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2014. Indonesia's Constitutional Court on Wednesday began hearing a challenge to the result of the country's July 9 presidential election, which ended in victory for Jakarta Gov. Joko Widodo. (AP Photo/Tatan Syuflana)

Indonesian court begins hearing election dispute

Niniek Karmini · August 6, 2014 12:26 pm

In this Tuesday, July 1, 2014, Indonesian presidential candidates Joko Widodo, popularly known as "Jokowi" gestures during an interview with a local TV station in Jakarta, Indonesia. Indonesia's presidential race appears to have tightened dramatically less than a week before the election with credible polling showing front-runner and former Jakarta governor Widodo having lost virtually all the formidable lead he had before his nomination. Widodo says massive smear campaigns by his opponents have significantly reduced his electability. He was wondering how the government and law enforcers could not prevent it. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)

Campaign smears taint Indonesian presidential race

Niniek Karmini · July 4, 2014 11:16 am

Indonesian presidential candidate Joko Widodo, left, congratulates his running mate Jusuf Kalla after declaring their candidacy for the upcoming presidential election in Jakarta, Indonesia, Monday, May 19, 2014. Widodo has chosen former Vice President Jusuf Kalla as his running mate, a pick likely to strengthen an already formidable ticket. Indonesia will hold its presidential election on July 9. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)

Indonesian presidential candidates name VP picks

Niniek Karmini · May 19, 2014 2:06 pm

In this April 10, 2014 photo, passengers with their luggage arrive at the Beijing Capital International Airport in Beijing, China. At airports across Asia and around the world, Flight 370 and its 239 passengers and crew, now lost for more than a month, are topics of avid speculation and sometimes anxiety. Passengers typically remain confident about the safety of air travel, but some are distressed by the disappearance, which - given the number of people involved - is unprecedented in aviation industry. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

Fliers’ thoughts, from ‘no fear’ to ‘it’s scarier’

Niniek Karmini · April 12, 2014 6:04 am

In this Sunday, March 16, 2014 photo, Indonesian presidential candidate Joko Widodo talks to his supporters during a campaign rally in Jakarta, Indonesia. Jakarta Gov. Joko Widodo, known affectionately as Jokowi, has attracted legions of supporters, especially among the young, igniting the same type of hunger for change that galvanized many previously apathetic American voters to turn out for Barack Obama in 2008. The soft-spoken former furniture producer wears simple button-down shirts with no tie or jacket and has developed a reputation of getting up close and personal with the capitalâs poor, from wading into floodwaters to visiting slums. (AP Photo/Achmad Ibrahim)

Indonesia election fever spurs people to vote

Niniek Karmini · April 5, 2014 6:55 am

Soldiers and rescuers carry a woman to a truck for evacuation following an eruption of Mount Kelud, in Malang, East Java, Indonesia, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014. The powerful volcanic eruption on Indonesia's most populous island blasted ash and debris 18 kilometers (12 miles) into the air Friday, forcing authorities to evacuate more than 100,000 and close seven airports. (AP Photo/Trisnadi)

Indonesian volcano brings life as well as death

Niniek Karmini · February 16, 2014 4:53 am

A women walks on a road covered with volcanic ash following an eruption of Mount Kelud, in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, Friday, Feb 14, 2014. Volcanic ash from a major eruption in Indonesia shrouded a large swath of the country's most densely populated island on Friday, closed three international airports and sent thousands fleeing. (AP Photo/Slamet Riyadi)

Indonesia volcano erupts; 3 killed, 100K evacuated

Niniek Karmini · February 14, 2014 2:07 pm

Probe finds Indonesian chief judge owned 33 cars

Niniek Karmini · January 22, 2014 9:17 am

Islamist militant Sigit Indrajit listens to the judges during his hearing at a district court in Jakarta, Indonesia, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2014. The Indonesian court sentenced Indrajit to seven and half years in prison for masterminding a plot to attack the Myanmar Embassy in the Indonesian capital. (AP Photo/Tatan Syuflana)

Indonesian jailed for plan to attack embassy

Niniek Karmini · January 21, 2014 9:05 am

Indonesia axes bikinis for 2013 Miss World pageant

Niniek Karmini · June 6, 2013 3:46 pm