Can Prayer Save Indonesia's SBY From Scandal?
With his ruling political party in a shambles due to the continuing impact of several scandals, Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono appealed to a higher power this week, sending a text message from Mecca asking party leaders to pray for Allah's guidance.
The message, sent as the President and First Lady Ani Yudhoyono were on the minor Haj, or …
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