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Castaways in Indonesia CNN: Boat people focus of Australia visit Business Week: Indonesian lessons for rebuilding Afghanistan  WP: Indonesia denies terror camp reports BBC: $3Billion aid pledge  BBC: Indonesia find no Al-Qaeda network FEER: Cement - High noon in Padang BBC: Indonesia wins $3Billion lifeline BBC: Chinese PM builds ties with Indonesia  BBC: Blast at Australian international school  AsiaWeek: Largest companies 2001  BBC: World Bank sets deadline BBC: Worls Bank warns Jakarta on sell-off   BBC: Reform hit by cement row CNN: Megawati urges end to US strikes   CNN: ASEAN splintered over Afghanistan  MSNBC: Megawati grim on economy  BBC: Megawati warns of debt crisis BBC: Ex Military Chief Wiranto quizzed CNN: Indonesia to freeze terror group assets BBC: Megawati's husband heart scare  MSNBC: Taufik Kiemas had heart attack AP: Megawati - Indonesia may explode CNN: Akbar Tanjung questioned over Bulog scandal BBC: Megawati warns for Balkanisation BBC: Megawati backs corruption probe BBC: Muslim anger MSNBC: Megawati warns of IOndonesia break-up  FEER: Megawati - Nothing changes  BBC: Refugees hijack Indonesian boat BBC: Irian Jaya to get more autonomy  MSNBC: Regional meet on boat people crisis APEC unites against terrorism  MSNBC: Autonomy bill for Irian Jaya  FEER: SE Asia - All talk, no action   BBC: VP Hamzah calls for end of protests BBC: Pictures - Muslim anger in Indonesia  CNN: Australia warning over terrorism stance WP: Radical Muslims attack US ties   Kompas: Wapres-Jangan adudomba saya dengan Presiden Kompas: Bule takut, bisnis bankrut CNN: Protests fail to draw crowds   MSNBC: VP urges end to Afghanistan attack SMH: Protests in Indonesia grow TIME: Bin Laden set up shop in S E Asia WP: Attacks alter S E Asia politics WP: Bin Laden said active in S E Asia BBC: Hamzah Haz calls for halt of Afghanistan strikes BBC: S E Asia rejects US terror suspicions BBC: Muslim anger in pictures  MSNBC: Megawati-Terrorism must be eradicated  BBC: Hardliners to sweep for foreigners WP: Radical groups assail ties with US BBC: Anti US protests turn violent WP: Anti US demonstrations sweep Indonesia  Japan Times: Indonesia's vital role   BBC: Tear gas fired in anti US protests BBC: Megawati condemns anti-US sweep  BBC: Anti-US anger in Indonesia NYT: Radicals issue threat of Holy War  BBC: Tommy Suharto conviction overturned  BBC: Anti US rally raises tension BBC: Bin Laden - The Asia connection MSNBC: Support for US faces escalating opposition  MSNBC: Bush effigy burned in protests CNN: Clerics warn of Jihad BBC: Clerics threaten Jihad NYT: Militant Islams unsettle region SMH: Fugitive son of Suharto to surrender JP: Committed to global war on terrorism  MSNBC: Reactions muted among Muslims in Indonesia TIME: Pity poor Megawati  CNN: US promises trade boost BBC: Megawati warns Bush against reprisals   MSNBC: Bush lobbies leaders BBC: Jakarta to act on illegal immigrants BBC: Megawati meets Bush  BBC: Megawati visit to US  BBC: Islamic groups warn of violence NYT: Meeting to focus on militancy  WP: Indonesian President decries attack SMH: Bin Laden linked to Indonesia militants  CNN: US talks a test for Megawati BBC: Islam faith under fire  LAT: Bin laden foothold in Indonesia poses threat  BBC: Megawati flies to meet Bush  Bush seeks Muslim support The Age: US Warns of terror threat Bin Laden likely to strike soon in Asia CNN: Fears for mounting militant Islamic network   LAT: Indonesia and US to test diplomatic waters  BBC: IMF starts Indonesia loans  BBC: Megawati's US Visit gets go ahead Detik: SEAG XXI Indonesian Team  EIR: British Attempt to break-up Indonesia JP: VP Hamzah-No Islamic State for Indonesia JP: World leaders, businessmen expect to meet Megawati during US visit BBC: Megawati apologises to Aceh BBC: Hike in fuel prices  CNN: Megawati begins Aceh peace mission  CNN: Megawati gets tough on debts woes  BBC: APEC to build recession defences CNN: Indonesia promises asylum clampdown SMH: Tampa incident-Hard to deal with Jakarta  JP: Agreement with Singapore on intelligence cooperation CNN: Megawati to visit Aceh SMH: The Tampa incident  FEER: Indonesia economic outlook  BBC: Gen Agus Wirahadikusumah dies MSNBC: Megawati heading home CNN: Indonesia and IMF sign new agreement BBC: New deal with IMF  MSNBC: New IMF deal signed  MSNBC: Megawati in Malaysia  CNN: Indonesia signs deal with IMF  BBC: Megawati in Singapore  MSNBC: Indonesia signs agreement with IMF MSNBC: Heading for Brunwi after Thailand visit  MSNBC: Megawati arrives in Singapore  MSNBC: Government team tours Aceh  BBC: Megawati visits Burma FEER: Effective, disciplined military needed  FEER: Interview Laksamana Sukardi CNN: Megawati in Vietnam  FEER: Rebound of morobund economy underway? BBC: Top level mission to Aceh  NYT: Jakarta rulers in need of ghostly guidance CNN: Megawati begins S E Asian tour BBC: Megawati on ASEAN Tour BBC: Aceh violence  MSNBC: Megawati launches Asian tour  CNN: Independence Day amid regional unrest  CNN: Independence Day, a familiar affair WP Editorial: A fresh start in Jakarta  MSNBC: Independence Day WP: Cabinet - Specialists over politicians BBC: Megawati says :No" to kickbacks BBC: Megawatis says sorry for rights abuses BBC: What now for Megawati? CNN: Key points of Megawati's speech CNN: Megawati Bush meeting Sept 19 MSNBC: Megawati calls for military reform, end of corruption CNN: Megawati apologises hor human rights abuses FEER: Tommy Suharto - Hunt gets serious MSNBC: Megawati outlines vision FEER: A parade of surprises FEER: Economy - what needs to be done BBC: Megawati meets Aceh leaders BBC: Megawati appoints new Attorney General BBC: Stepping up hunt for Tommu Suharto  MSNBC: Megawati to visit Aceh CNN: Tougher stance towards regional autonomy CNN: Mega gets help from friends MSNBC: Malaysia to investigate bomb links CNN: Indonesia seeks to mend ties with IMF BBC: IMF talks expected soon  BW: Changing Bank Agency boss CNN: Megawati names bank reform chief BBC: Australia-Indonesia forge stronger ties MSNBC: President focuses on rebellions  MSNBC: Megawati tio confront economic crisis Frontline: A daughter rises in the east The Age: Downer buties hatchet over E. Timor Financial Times: Cabinet of professionals CNN: Howard flies in for Megawati meeting ABC (AU): PM John Howard impressed with willingness to improve differences Straits Times: Military will play stonrg role for 15 yrs BBC: Australian PM praises Megawati BBC: Indonesia's new cabinet  MSNBC: Autsralia to be Indonesia's mate  BBC: Megawati to make US visit CNN: Warnings issues as Megawati agrees to US visit CNN Special: Indonesia's new leaders MSNBC: US threw weight behind new President MSNBC: Extremists may attack US interests MSNBC: Megawati to US for Bush talks ABC (AU) Positive reaction to cabinet  ABC (AU): A new chapter in relations TheAge: Dream cabinet revealed ABC (AU) PM - Time for realism in dealing with Jakarta ABC (AU) : Australian PM - Need to look to the Future WP: Specialists over Politicians selected NYT: Aiming for stability SMH: Cabinet passes crucial test LAT: Cabinet dominated by technocrats BBC Analysis: Megawati's juggling act SMH: Tommy Suharto offers to surrender BBC: Suharto's son offers to surrender BBC: A look at key ministers MSNBC: Cabinet installed, huge tasks ahead MSNBC: Tommy denies terrorism MSNBC: New cabinet wins praise MSNBC: Megawati installs cabinet and calls for national unity  CNN: Toimmy Suharto ready to surrender  CNN: Megawati swears in cabinet  JP: Indonesian Cabinet 2001-2004 JP: Megawati names cabinet  JP: Rupiah gains strength as market cheers new cabinet  MSNBC: Megawait wat wins praise for coalition cabinet   FEER: Pumping has begun again in Aceh  WP: Megawati unveils cabinet BBC: Megawati seeks to reassure markets MSNBC: Technocrats fill key economic posts  CNN: Improving ties with the IMF  CNN: Australia to renew ties CNN: Megawati tells relatives to avoid graft  CNN: Worldbank looks to restart loans CNN: Megawati set to name cabinet  CNN: Megawati unveils cabinet SMH: Australia to study debt in search of way-out CNN: Shadows over Indonesia CNN: Peaceful transfer boosts military BBC: Suharto's playboy son TIME: Challenge - The rule of law BBC: Suharto son wanted  BBC: Suharto's son linked to killing  MSNBC: Megawati orders arrest of Suharto's son Asiaweek: Balancing Act for Megawati BBC: Caltex faces threat  MSNBC: Megawati reportedly has chosen cabinet MSNBC: Tommy Suharto - From golden boy to fugitive   CNN: Megawati moves into palace  MSNBC: Police link Tommy Suharto to bombings and murder  MSNBC: Megawati takes office in palace  BBC: Megawati enters palace NYT: landslides and floods take toll NYT: Ousted Leader returning home  WP: Cabinet naming delayed  WP: Wahid will focus of democracy preservation WP: Indonesians weary of political turmoil WP: Indonesia's Drama BBC: Megawati delays cabinet decision CNN: Megawati won't rush cabinet MSNBC: Wahid plans human rights foundation FEER: Prospect for reform MSNBC: Cabinet delays leave markets guessing MSNBC: President delays announcement new cabinet BBC: Blasts hit Jakarta shopping mall MSNBC: Possible cabinet choices  MSNBC: Bomb hit Jakarta (Senen) Mall The Age: Singapore alarm on democracy ABC (AU) Cabinet announced Friday (8/3) Guardian: Our bloody coup in Indonesia ABC (AU): Second in charge ABC (AU) Australian PM to meet new leader  CNN: Asia's Power women BBC: Anger at Golkar ruling Businessweek: Megawati's short honeymoon BBC: Profile Amien Rais TIME: Exxon prepares return to Aceh TIME: Pramoedya - I just don't believe in her TIME exclusive: Interview with Megawati TIME: Wahid- The torch passes MSNBC: Supreme Court rejects demand to dissolve Golkar CNN: US Australia will push for closer military ties  CNN: Indonesia-US military relations  MSNBC: US would like to resume military ties  Newsweek: Indonesia rings in the old  CNN: New Leader faces first test   NYT: Official History describes US Indonesia policy in the 1960's TIME: Megawati, the Princess who settled for Presidency CNN: US recalls book on purge in Indonesia  President Bush statement on Indonesia NYT: Indonesia may crumble without falling apart NYT: Indonesia military must redefine itself BBC: US blocks Indonesia history revelations BBC: Mass killing probe INDONESIA PAPERS 1964-1968  MSNBC: Recalled book details US role 1965 Sukarno-US Dec 64 - Sept 65 US and Suharto 66-68 Coup & Counter Reaction Oct 65 - March 66 Malaysia Confrontation Jan-Nov 1964 NSA: CIA stalling State Dept Histories WP: US Government recalls Indonesia book WP Editorial: Indonesia's Transition WP: Papers show 1965 CIA role NYT: Wahid heads to US with parting shots NYT: Partisan battle over VP job LAT: Judge killing threatens stability   WP: Bush calls Indonesia President WP: Indonesians look to Megawati WP: Predecessor Problems face new leaders WP: Photogallery Transfer of Power TIME: High Hopes, Low expectations ASIAweek: Autonomy's losers ASIAweek: Megawati Sukarnoputri BBC Analysis: Emerging Power structure BBC: Megawati woos Australia BBC in pictures: Farewell to Gus Dur CNN: Indonesia's new leaders  MSNBC: Bush congratulates transition  MSNBC: Better economic management expected BBC: Political race BBC: Rebuilding Indonesia's economy  IMF: Anatomy of a Banking Crisis 97-99 NYT: A new president as wel as an old one   BBC: Profile Hamzah Haz BBC: Tommy Suharto judge shot dead BBC: Deposed Wahid leaves palace MSNBC: Gunmen kill Indonesian judge MSNBC: New VP MSNBC: New VP, friend or foe? MSNBC: Wahid vacates palace TIME: Megawati. the new President TIME: A history of internal strife TIME: Time for leadership TIME: Indonesia's tumultous leadership CNN: Tommy Suharto judge shot dead CNN: Wahid leaves for US CNN: Indonesia's new leading duo FEER: Economic Recovery starts here FEER: Regional Autonomy rules  FEER: The Puppet President  FEER: Wahid, a bewildering President Malaysia will continue close ties  CSM: Indonesia as a model BBC: The army as kingmaker Straits Times: Tough road ahead Fear military ties could undermine democracy LA Times: Megawati's moment ABC: Squabbles over the spoils of power NYT: Uncertainty amid hopes for stability The Age: Democracy at the crossroads  Guardian: Great expectations The Age: Bush praises old & new regimes The Age: The man behind the woman on top  The Age: Wahid accepts fate ABC(AU)- The challenges of office  The Age: Howard hopes for early talks with Megawati  ABC(AU): Wahid predicts return to authoritarian rule LAT: Megawati relies on low-key style NYT: How will Megawati govern  SMH: Howard - Correct and democratic  SMH: Soeharto's party seeks VP post  SMH: Mrs Wahid persuaded husband to go SMH: Power behind presidential throne  BBC: Vice Presidential vote BBC: Gallery of political upheaval  CNN: Wahid to leave palace Vice-Presidential candidates BBC: Indonesia neighbours relieved CNN: Megawati, Indonesia's new leader MSNBC: Vice presidential candidates MSNBC: Wahid wishes Megawati well MSNBC: Interview with Wahid MSNBC: Wahid to US for medical check-up TIME: Survival of the fiercest  Newsweek: After the ouster  TIME: Indonesia's tumultuous leaders  TIME: Survival of the fiercest LAT:Indonesia fires Wahid, seats rival  TIME: Wahid out, Megawati in SMH: Wahid camp plans grassroot attacks SMH: The day Wahid declared emergency SMH: Megawati silent no longer SMH: Wahid's fall NYT: Will US resume aid? SMH: Megawati takes control NYT: A New President NYT: Daughter of destiny CNN: Rupiah breaks 10,000 CNN: Business ready for change   CNN Feature: Indonesia's new leader  CNN: World welcomes Megawati CNN: regional concerns  CNN: Business up BBC: Indonesian markets rise CNN: Megawati asserts her power BBC: What next for Indonesia BBC: Megawatis acceptance speech BBC: Region feels Indonesia's pain BBC: Megawati's challenges BBC: World reaches out to Megawati BBC: Upheaval in pictures WP: Indonesia turns into an enigma BBC: Press review: Indonesia under Megawati MSNBC: Aide says Wahid thinks he is still prersident BBC: Megawati gets down to business MSNBC: Downer-Megawati deserves support MSNBC: Wahid still in palace  MSNBC: Megawati takes power MSNBC: Bush lauds Indonesia MSNBC: Australia congratulates Megawati BBC: Megawati appeals for national unity  MSNBC: World leaders endorse new President ABC (AU) D-Day for President Wahid  MSNBC: VP takes over power ABC(AU) - A Megawati Presidency?  ABC (AU): Indonesia's new president  BBC: ASEAN ministers cautious on Indonesia BBC: Megawati sworn in BBC: What next for Indonesia?  CNN Analysis: Megawati, the right choice?  CNN: Emerges from Sukarno's shadow CNN: Megawati calls for unity MSNBC: Jakarts streets quiet MSNBC: Main points of Megawati's speech MSNBC: New cabinet soon MSNBC: Megawati popular, but can she rule? MSNBC: "Shocvked" Wahid accepts inevitable MSNBC: Jakarta shake-up MSNBC: Megawati sworn in SMH: Megawati elected President  WP: Indonesian leader ousted SMH: The prelude to power  CNN: Megawati takes presidency NYT: Assembly impeaches Wahid CNN: Business ready for change MSNBC: Wahid impeached BBC: Indonesian President sacked  CNN: ASEAN concern over turmoil  MSNBC: Wahid impeached, Mega elected MSNBC: tanks on the move in Jakarta  CNN: Leadership crisis MSNBC: Indonesia beging impeachment bid MSNBC: Powell-US concerned about Indonesia SMH: Supreme Court-Wahid can't freeze parliament