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.
Venezuelan Government Says President Faced Assassination Attempt
David Smilde of the Washington Office on Latin America talks with NPR’s Lulu Garcia-Navarro about what the Venezuelan government says was an assassination attempt on the president on Saturday.
70 Years Of Life In Mosul
An Iraqi man looks back on seven decades in the city of Mosul, recalling the times of turmoil and horror but also savoring the city’s better days.
3 Czech NATO Service Members Killed In Afghanistan
Three Czech service members were killed by a suicide bombing in eastern Afghanistan Sunday, NATO said. In addition, one American service member and two Afghan soldiers were injured.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro Unharmed After Alleged Assassination Attempt
NPR’s Don Gonyea speaks with reporter John Otis about an alleged assassination attempt against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro during a speech on Saturday.
Reports: Venezuela’s President Maduro Is Unharmed After ‘Attack’
Venezuelan officials say the leftist leader is “unharmed” after explosive drones went off near President Nicolás Maduro Saturday during a televised speech at a military event.
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.
Rome’s City Services Falling Behind
From buses that catch fire to uncollected trash, Rome is facing a mess of problems with urban services. One group has responded by filling 5,000 potholes as the city tries to repair itself.
Brazilians Turn To Evangelical Church In Rural Town Wracked By Drugs And Poverty
“Churches are taking over the leadership role which was supposed to be in the hands of the political powers,” says a Catholic youth group member in the Brazilian town of Central do Maranhão.
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Howard LaFranchi’s May 29 Monitor Daily piece, “In North Korea talks, what role is China seeking?,” is superb. This is exactly what I expect from The Christian Science Monitor and especially from Mr. LaFranchi’s pieces. Take our geography quiz.
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