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Politics complicate blasphemy investigations in Indonesia and around the world

  • Written by Rafiqa Qurrata A'yun, Lecturer, Department of Criminal Law, Faculty of Law, University of Indonesia

The Indonesian police recently named the Chinese-Indonesian and Christian governor of Jakarta, Basuki Tjahaya Purnama, also known as Ahok, a suspect in a blasphemy case. This came after Muslim groups, which accuse Purnama of “insulting Islam”, staged an enormous street protest (and warned that they plan another).

President Joko Widodo...

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Mindfulness in cancer treatment: time to stop and think

  • Written by Suzanne Chambers, Director Menzies Health Institute, Griffith University
imageMindfulness offered no benefit for reducing anxiety or distress in men with advanced prostate cancer. UCIrvine/flickr , CC BY-NC-ND

Breathe deeply and focus on the moment: mindfulness now appears everywhere as a technique to improve well-being, including in health care.

Mindfulness training is often suggested for cancer patients to reduce high...

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Marrakech climate talks produced defiance towards Trump, but little else

  • Written by Luke Kemp, Lecturer in International Relations and Environmental Policy, Australian National University

In many ways, the Marrakech climate summit was entirely ordinary. As is usually the case, the first week was spent drowning in technical detail while most of the second was dedicated to photo opportunities and political speeches. And as always the negotiations ran over time, finishing early on Saturday morning.

But while this latest...

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Australians more alarmed about state of politics than impact of migration and minorities, survey finds

  • Written by Andrew Markus, Pratt Foundation Research Chair of Jewish Civilisation, Monash University
imageThere is consistent high-level agreement with the proposition that 'multiculturalism has been good for Australia' across Scanlon Foundation surveys.AAP/Paul Miller

There is no shortage of expert commentary on current shifts in public opinion, understood as a revolt against political elites.

Within Europe and the United States interpretations are...

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  2. How do you talk to kids about racism?
  3. Is the investment in private health insurance worthwhile?
  4. Mythbusting Ancient Rome – throwing Christians to the lions
  5. CSI trees: how forensic science is helping combat illegal logging
  6. Deal on whistleblowers wins first double-dissolution bill
  7. Nationals buck government line on Adler
  8. Dutton hits back at criticism of his attack on Fraser refugee policy
  9. Senate targets Kitching's 'untruthful' evidence to commission
  10. Brandis says Queensland Liberal National Party merger could be revisited
  11. Australia must catch up with Papua New Guinea on how we tax gas
  12. Creativity and resilience: how do war survivors make international justice work for them?
  13. Health Check: are cosmetics containing Vitamin A safe during pregnancy?
  14. Dutton's demonisation of refugees is the latest play in a zero-sum game
  15. The off-topic Conversation #112
  16. FactCheck Q A: how much was spent on the Cambodia refugee deal and how many were settled?
  17. Viewpoints: should Australian companies set executive pay to a US benchmark?
  18. Trump’s America: the irresponsible stakeholder?
  19. Trump's economic impact slower, smaller than predicted – but still bad: Deloitte
  20. Reinventing density: overcoming the suburban setback
  21. If we find ET, don't talk to it, says the man who wants to find ET
  22. Schools will teach 'soft skills' from 2017, but assessing them presents a challenge
  23. Looking for health advice? Don't consult health magazines, try Dolly
  24. When it comes to books and copyright, the government should leave things as they are
  25. Why special tax breaks for seniors should go
  26. Trumpism as Whitelash
  27. After objectivity?
  28. How the brain changes in Alzheimer's Disease: a new view
  29. What is taurine and how can it improve psychosis?
  30. VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on 457 visas
  31. If the 'bond market rout' continues it could impact home prices
  32. ‘The single biggest reform to child welfare’ is a re-run of decade-old promises
  33. It's time to reduce the number of PhD students, or rethink how doctoral programs work
  34. Why won't Australia ratify an international deal to cut mercury pollution?
  35. The emotions at play when customers con businesses
  36. Language matters in science and mathematics - here’s why
  37. Pressure on Malcolm Turnbull to bend to conservatives is stronger than ever
  38. Amazon's new Grand Tour series could be the next illegal download victim
  39. Reviving Indigenous languages – not as easy as it seems
  40. New study finds common link across autism spectrum disorders
  41. Drug rehab and group therapy: do they work?
  42. Small businesses get long-term financial boost from social responsibility: study
  43. Friday essay: the arts and our still-born national identity
  44. Selfie is not a dirty word
  45. Grattan on Friday: Trumpism has Shorten and Turnbull focusing on the politics of 'disquiet'
  46. Define 'fairness' more broadly than winners and losers from individuals decisions: Turnbull
  47. Which protest movement has been most successful?
  48. The real issues with the 457 visa aren't being addressed
  49. Why transport projects aren't as good for your health as they could be
  50. Making university admissions process more transparent is important, but won't help improve equity
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