Sunday Bloody Sunday JAKARTA (JP): At least 15 people were killed and dozens others injured when bombs exploded almost simultaneously in or outside churches in various towns on Sunday night, as Indonesia's minority Christian community was preparing to celebrate Christmas.

Religious leaders appeal for calm JAKARTA (JP): Religious leaders on Monday were in shock over the bloody Sunday night bombings and immediately focused their efforts on appeals for everyone to remain calm and unprejudiced to avoid reprisal which could impair the already fragile situation.

Gus Dur condems attacks as barbaric JAKARTA (JP): Denouncing the Christmas eve attacks on churches as barbaric acts, President Abdurrahman Wahid on Monday said they were aimed at destabilizing the nation just as it is about to embark on a new era of economic revival and democracy.

Analysts point to the 'usual suspects' in bombings JAKARTA (JP): Politicians and observers pointed to a well- organized and affluent group with political ambitions as the perpetrators of the Christmas eve bombings, with some even directly suggesting that forces loyal to the New Order regime were...

Special Edition In view of the tragic events that erupted in Jakarta and other cities in Indonesia on Christmas Eve, The Jakarta Post is publishing this special edition to keep readers informed of the development in Indonesia and elsewhere in the world.

Gus Dur offers freedom but not independence JAKARTA (JP): Visiting President Abdurrahman Wahid said in Irian Jaya on Monday that Jakarta would allow "peaceful freedom of expression" in the province, but warned against any attempt to secede from the republic.

Idul Fitri falls on Wednesday JAKARTA (JP): The government announced on Monday that Idul Fitri falls on Wednesday and that the Ramadhan fasting month will last the full 30 days and not 29, Antara reported.

Christians celebrate Christmas nationwide JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Christians celebrated Christmas in solemn but peaceful apprehension Monday following a series of bombing throughout the country on Christmas Eve that left at least 15 people killed.

Susilo warns of more bombing attacks JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister for Political, Social and Security Affairs Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono warned here on Monday that bomb attacks on places of worships in the country would continue in the next few days.