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A handout picture made available by the Indonesian Presidential palace, shows Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono talking to journalists during his press conference at the presidential office in Jakarta on November 20, 2013. (EPA/ABROR RIZKI)

Indonesia’s ties with Australia turn to ice over phone tapping

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Nov 20, 2013 | World

Jakarta, Reuters—Indonesia’s relations with Australia sank to their lowest since the turn of the century on Wednesday over reports Canberra had spied on top Indonesians, including the president’s wife, threatening to hurt trade ties. President Susilo...

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Indonesian Foreign Minister Marty Natalegawa delivers a statement in Jakarta on November 18, 2013. Indonesia on November 18 recalled its ambassador to Australia over claims that Australian spy agencies tried to listen to the phone calls of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, the foreign minister said. (AFP PHOTO / Bay ISMOYO)

Indonesia recalls ambassador from Australia

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Nov 18, 2013 | World

Jakarta, AP—Indonesia on Monday recalled its ambassador from Australia and was reviewing bilateral cooperation after reports that an Australian security agency attempted to listen in on Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono’s cellphone in 2009....