Indonesia faces a crucial test of its democratic credentials this year, in a series of polls including its first direct presidential elections. [BBC News | World | Asia-Pacific | UK Edition]

At least two people have died and dozens have been injured in a blast at an Indonesian petrochemicals plant. [BBC News | World | Asia-Pacific | UK Edition]

A new design to replace Snowdon's summit cafe - branded "Britain's highest slum" by Prince Charles - are discussed by the national park. [BBC News | UK]