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Thousands of antiwar demonstrators filled the streets of Jakarta, Indonesia to voice their opposition to a U.S.-led war against Iraq, which seems to be all but inevitable. American ambassador, Ralph Boyce, has been leading a U.S. public-relations campaign trying to make his country's case against Iraq both to the Indonesian government and its people. While the current administration has praised the reform efforts of current President Megawati Sukarnoputri and considers Indonesia an invaluable partner in its global war on terrorism, U.S. government officials found themselves in a tough spot when a recent FBI investigation into the ambush murders of several Americans in Indonesia's easternmost province of West Papua concluded that members of the Indonesian military organized and carried out the attacks in what the investigators called a clear case of blackmail and intimidation.

Reports on the release of a pamphlet, 'Muslim Life in America,' by the Indonesian State Department to promote positive image of the U.S. in the islamic world. Contents of the pamphlet; Impact of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the status of muslims in the U.S.; Statistics on muslims residing in the U.S.

Discusses the peace and unity festival of Bali in Ubud, Indonesia organized for the first time after the terrorist attack of October 12, 2002. Purpose of organizing the festival; Aftermath of the bomb blasts on the community of Bali; Gesture of an elderly villager to help the victims of the attack.

Discusses the impact of terrorist strikes in Bali Island, Indonesia on its tourism economy. Estimated number of persons in danger of loosing their jobs; Dependence of the country's economy on tourism; Warning of the U.S. Department of State to Americans to avoid trip to the country.

Reports that the U.S. ambassador to Indonesia, Ralph Boyce held a closed-door meeting with the U.S. citizen in Jakarta, Indonesia after explosions in Bali, Indonesia on October 13, 2002. Purpose behind the meeting; Steps taken by the U.S. embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia after the incident; Response of the Indonesian government to the incident.

Reports that at least two bomb explosions leveled several buildings catering to tourists in Bali, Indonesia on the night of October 12, 2002, killing over 182 people dead and injuring another 300. Official suspicion about the involvement of muslim extremists in the blast; Possible impact of the incident on tourism and overall economy of Indonesia; Analysis of ethnic, religious and economic factors.

Features the tourist destination Tana Toraja in Indonesia. Accommodations in Bali; Geographical location of Toraja region; Representations of Torajan culture.

Reports the proclamation of the nationhood of Timor Lorosae formerly the Indonesian province of East Timor on May 20, 2002. Emergence of problems of historical colony and brutality; Establishment of truth and reconciliation committee; Proclamation of Portugese and Tetun as the official language.

Focuses on the foreign relations between Indonesia and the U.S. Provision of military and economic aid to the Suharto regime; Participation of the Indonesian government on the anti-terrorism effort of the U.S.; Efforts of the Indonesian government to reconcile military relations with the U.S.

Focuses on sailing of the passengers through Marco Polo ship to Sulawesi, Indonesia. Preparation of the crew for diving activity of passengers; Meals prepared by the crew for the passengers; Search of the ship for ideal diving location.

Part I. Provides basic information of Sulawesi, Indonesia. Description of the island; Assessment of the scenery; Distinction of the culture and wildlife.

Reports on the military assistance of the U.S. in the war of Filipinos against rebels in the Philippines. Number of American military troops deployed in the country; Opposition of Filipinos to the military support of Americans; Restrictions of the Filipino constitution.

Reports the death of some U.S. soldiers on the crashed Chinook helicopter in the Philippines. Occurrence of the accident during a night training exercise with Filipino counterparts; Aim of the troops to train the army in fighting the Abu Sayyaf Group; Support of the U.S. government on the battle against terrorism in the country.

Reports the formation political parties for Christians in Jakarta, Indonesia. Protection from the attacks of muslim groups; Attempts or destabilize the government behind the attacks; Discussions on humanitarian problems by the government and international community.

Reports on the ceremony of remembrance held by the American Embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia to honor both the Americans and foreign nationals who perished in the terrorist attacks on New York and Washington. Program of the ceremony; Lack of radicalism in the region.

Reports the four-day event designed to entice shoppers to shop called Festive Fulton held at Fulton Street, Brooklyn, New York, New York. Involvement of the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce and Fleet Bank; Participation of the state senator; Implications of the World Trade Center terrorist attacks.

Reports the brutality among New York Police District members. Conduction of annual rally in Union Square; Assessment of rescue operations of the terrorist victims; Announcement of list of victims in every demonstrations.

Focuses on the escalating protest of the american citizenry against the airstrike bombings in Afghanistan. Proposals of protesters for a resolution of the conflict; Interfaith religious services held in the protests; Efforts of religious sects in opposing the use of violence as a means of justifying the terrorist attacks in the United States.

Reports the hosting of a Yankee Stadium memorial to mourn the victims of the September 11th terrorist attack in New York City. Personalities in the memorial; Program of the memorial; Speech of the Mayor Rudolph Giuliani.

Reports the restriction of the selling of alcoholic products during outdoor festivals by Mayor Rudolph Giuliani in New York, New York. Role of the restriction in the prevention of violence during festivals; Comments of brewery companies on the measure; Views of beer drinkers on the policy.

Reviews the music recording 'Worth Waiting For,' by Dawnn Lewis.

Presents the exhibition 'Voices From Our Communities' at Museo del Barrio in New York, New York. Historical background of the museum; Overview of the exhibit; Features of the event.

Reports the 19th annual Mermaid Parade in Brooklyn, New York. Comparison with other New York parades; Overview of the developments of the parade; Description of the parade.

Reports the protest of the Transport Worker's Union against the possible cut of health benefits in New York. Support of the mayoral candidates to the protesters; Negotiation between the workers union and Transit Authority; Claim by the union for the Transit Authority contribution from the reserve fund.

Reports the street marching activity of Gloria Wise Boys and Girls Club to stop the communities violence in New York. Aim of the event to commemorate the legacy of Doctor Martin Luther King; Creation and design of the banners by the participants; Recognition of the services offered by the club to the community.

Presents highlights of the 2001 Welcome Back to Brooklyn Festival in New York City. Induction of five Brooklynites into the Celebrity Path in the Brooklyn Botanic Garden; Musicians who attended the event; Art shows at the Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass; Comments by celebrities honored.

Focuses on Ydanis Rodriguez, a candidate for the New York City Council. Background on the political career of Rodriguez; Academic degrees; Campaign funds raised by Rodriguez for his campaign.

Features the Taj Mahal restaurant in Manhattan, New York City. Specialties; Ambience; Quality of service; Price range.

Reports on a meeting held by community leaders, environmental activists, and concerned citizens in New York City, to register their concerns about a proposed power plant to be built in the Hunt's Point section of the Bronx. Criticism of the proposal as a classic case of environmental racism; Presence of many of the city's waste transfer stations in the Bronx.

Highlights the 2000 Harlem Youth Conference and Speak-Out, held in New York City. Attendance figures; Sponsorship of the event by local business, religious and political leaders; Conference's hosting of health, technology, employment and criminal justice panels; Youth's unease with police-community relations.

Reports that minority young professionals and poll-watchers gathered in Harlem, New York City to watch the November 2000 election returns come in. Sponsorship of the Urban Links program by the New York Urban League; Importance of the role of the youth in politics; Low voter turnout among individuals aged eighteen to twenty-five.

Reports on Rick Lazio's concession of the New York senatorial seat to Democratic opponent Hillary Clinton in November 2000. Excerpts from Lazio's concession speech; Gratitude expressed for support given by New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani and Governor George Pataki; Lazio's launch of his campaign only five months before the election.

Focuses on a demonstration of Workfare workers in New York City. Goal of the event to request for transitional employment opportunities in the city; Complaints over the Workfare program's failure to open new job opportunities for participants.

Reports that 81-year-old real estate developer Abe Hirschfeld has pleaded guilty to the charge of tax evasion before the Manhattan Supreme Court in New York City. Fine that will be paid by Hirschfeld; Total amount of taxes evaded by the developer; Prison term of Hirschfeld.

Features the report released by a mayoral commission which attacked the City University of New York (CUNY) as an institution adrift. Claims of critics that the standards of CUNY has declined; Proposal to centralize the university system to make it more efficient; Constant criticisms and downsizing that the university has endured since Mayor Rudolph Giuliani came to power in 1993.

Features the New York City nonprofit, Binding Together, which has been working with the formerly homeless and substance abusers and training them for success. Training of people in the printing industry; Internship program.

Presents an organization profile of New York-based non-profit organization Brotherhood/SisterSol. Creation of the organization in 1994 by two Brown University senior students; Aiding of young people in fulfilling their potentials; Programs open for student participation; Organizational code of conduct as basis of member interaction.

Reports on the public protest against the elimination of food stamps for many citizens in New York, New York. Gathering of activists, citizens and public assistance recipients at the City Hall; Organization of the rally by Workfairness; Effort of the local government to cut the number of public assistance recipients.

Reports that gay and lesbian demonstrators have marched down Broadway to Times Square, New York City to protest the killing of Alabama gay man Jack Gaither. Gay and lesbian activists' support for acts of civil disobedience in protest over the killing of African immigrant Amadou Diallo; Increase in the incidents of police brutality and homophobic violence.

Focuses on the demonstration by Afro-American women at the New York City Hall to protest the police shooting of West African immigrant Amadou Diallo. Details of the case; Comment by Iris Baez whose son was killed by police officers; Reaction by New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani to the incident.

Details the demonstration held by Afro-Americans in protest of the police shooting of West African immigrant Amadou Diallo. Call for the indictment of the four members of the street-crimes unit; Opposition to the introduction of hollow point bullets to the ammunition of the police officers.

Details the planned Afro-American youth march by the Movement for Conscious Hip-Hop Activism Necessary for Global Empowerment to New York City Hall. Protest over police brutality; Opposition to the implementation of hollow point bullets.

Highlights New York City-based Banco Popular's commemoration of Frederick Douglas for his struggles to advance the interest of African-Americans during the 19th century through his connections with `The North Star' newspaper. Attendance of several residents to learn more about the life of Douglas; Recollection of the history of Black press at the event; Historical significance of `North Star' for Afro-Americans.

Highlights the participation of several children to `Bridging the Hoods,' a cultural program in New York City designed to teach children about the links between African and African-American culture. United Settlement House as sponsor of the event; Attractions and features of the program.

Reports on the planned youth march to the city hall in New York City on March 10, 1999 as protest to the killing of immigrant Amadou Dialo. Mayor Giuliani's efforts to block access to the city; Plans for press conferences in front of the city hall; Expectations for the rejection of permit applications for the march; Continued increase in the number of supporters for the march.

Cites the demonstration held outside New York City's Central Mosque on the Upper East Side to protest the shooting death of Amadou Diallo in the hands of four members of the New York Police Department's elite Street Crimes Unit. Mourners' show of solidarity, outrage and grief over Diallo's brutal killing; Highlights of a speech delivered by Khallid Mohammed.

Focuses on the New York City Police Department's Street Crimes Unit, the unit where the four white police officers who gunned down African immigrant Amadou Diallo belong. Unit's adoption of the motto `We own the night'; Speculation about the racial diversity of the group; Decline in training and screening of the officers since the time the unit was expanded.

Highlights the sold-out concert benefiting Mumia Abu-Jamal held at the Continental Arena in New Jersey. Controversy concerning the Abu-Jamal's involvement in the killing of a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania police officer; Police officers' refusal to help with security in the concert; Scheduled execution of Abu-Jamal despite numerous appeals.