Dozens Killed As Earthquake Slams Indonesia
David Lipson, Indonesia correspondent for Australian Broadcasting Corporation in Lombok, speaks to NPR's Ari Shapiro about the damage sustained from the 6.9 earthquake Indonesia.
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Dozens Dead After Earthquake Hits Indonesia's Lombok Island
At least 91 people are dead after an earthquake struck the Indonesian island of Lombok Sunday, jolting nearby Bali. The quake comes a week after another earthquake hit both tourist destinations.
Quake Hits Indonesia's Lombok Island; Dozens Dead
At least 82 people are dead after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck the northern part of the island on Sunday. It's the second powerful quake in a week to hit the region.
Chinese Activist Arrested By Police Mid-Interview
Authorities in China have detained an 84-year-old dissident academic Sun Wenguang. They burst into his home and dragged him away just as he was being interviewed by U.S. government broadcaster, VOA.
Ai Wei Wei's Beijing Studio Destroyed By Chinese Authorities
The Chinese dissident artist says his studio is in the process of being demolished. The surrounding arts district, which Ai created, is also being destroyed.
Pompeo Talks North Korea Denuclearization In Singapore
Foreign ministers of Southeast Asian nations are meeting in Singapore amid concerns about North Korea and the state of U.S.-China relations.
Russian Bank Hit With Sanctions For Helping North Korea
The U.S. Treasury Department announced Friday that it has put Agrosoyuz Commercial Bank on a blacklist, after it engaged in transactions that supported North Korea's arms program.
China Announces Retaliatory Tariffs On $60 Billion In U.S. Goods
Earlier this week, the Trump administration threatened to increase tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese imports to 25 percent from 10 percent. China quickly vowed to take countermeasures.
Can A Reagan-Era Policy Offer An Alternative To Tariffs?
In the 1980s, America's automakers were suffering as new competition came in from Japan. The U.S. response could serve as an example for the Trump administration in its ongoing trade battles.
Report: Japanese Medical School Deducted Points From Exam Scores Of Female Applicants
Tokyo Medical University says it is investigating the reports. The points deduction was apparently aimed at keeping the number of female students at about 30 percent of the class.