We need international co-operation to fight the virus.

[Indonesia called for international help Friday to combat the bird flu virus that has killed six people.] We know that bird flu is a very dangerous disease, ... The virus mutates easily ... and moves very quickly across national boundaries.

Such a condemnation should be considered a high-profile protest which is not merely describing anger of one Muslim country, but many Muslim countries in the world.

At the meantime, we don't know exactly if they were applying for asylum. The Indonesian Embassy has been coordinating efforts with the Australian authorities to gather information.

We know that bird flu is a very dangerous disease. The virus mutates easily ... and moves very quickly across national boundaries.

Four of the suspects have been deported and another one is being detained.

The planned visit has been confirmed.

This morning, the passengers of the boat will undergo medical checks, and there are yet no (completed) interviews on their motivations.

Freedom of expression cannot justify indignity towards a religion.