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Photo of the Day: Mount Bromo in East Java, Indonesia

Sunset at Mount Bromo in East Java, Indonesia on February 1, 2012. more
An Indonesian policeman shoots tear gas towards protesters during a protest against the government's plan to hike prices of fuel in Surabaya on March 29, 2012. (STR/AFP/Getty Images)

Stakes High in War Over Indonesia's Gas Prices

Lifting fuel subsidies to invest in education, social services and infrastructure is a necessary step to secure Indonesia’s economic and political future, writes Ann Marie Murphy. more

Photo of the Day: Setting Sail in Indonesia

Two young men take to the waves in Lombok Barat, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia on Jan. 4, 2012. (Jeevs Sinclair/Flickr more

Wayang Kulit: Part 5

Fifth and final installment of the epic Javanese shadow puppet performance led by Ki Purbo Asmoro. more

Wayang Kulit: Part 4

Fourth installment of Ki Purbo Asmoro's epic Javanese shadow puppet performance at Asia Society. more

Wayang Kulit: Part 3

Third segment of Ki Purbo Asmoro's major wayang kulit performance at Asia Society New York. more

Wayang Kulit: Part 2

Second installment of Asia Society New York's epic Javanese shadow puppet performance on March 16, 2012. more

Wayang Kulit: Part 1

Watch the opening installment of Ki Purbo Asmoro's epic Javanese shadow puppet performance at Asia Society New York. more
U.S. President Barack Obama makes a cameo appearance in the Javanese shadow puppet performance at Asia Society New York on March 16, 2012. (Elsa Ruiz/Asia Society)

Barack Obama Makes Cameo Appearance in Indonesian Puppet Show [Photos/Video]

A certain American VIP with ties to Indonesia turned up in an epic Javanese shadow puppet performance at Asia Society New York on Friday. See what he had to say by clicking the headline. more

Wayang Kulit: Puppets and a President

A certain American VIP with ties to Indonesia pays a visit to some traditional Javanese shadow puppets. more