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Indonesia: Death Toll of More Than 800 Likely to Rise

Indonesian officials say they fear the death toll from Friday's earthquake and tsunami could soar into the thousands when rescuers are able to get to remote areas. There were 832 confirmed deaths...

PTV co-produces ‘Belt and Road’ special with China, Laos media

BEIJING, China — The People’s Television Network (PTV-4) is co-producing a TV special showcasing the “One Belt, One Road” initiative, with the China Global Television Network (CGTN) and the Lao National Television...

384 Dead, Hundreds Injured in Indonesia Quake, Tsunami

Indonesian officials say at least 384 people died and 570 were injured following the 7.5-magnitude earthquake Friday and a subsequent tsunami that hit two cities - Palu and Donggala - in...

DPRK Says Will Not Denuclearize Before More Trust in US

UNITED NATIONS — North Korea’s foreign minister said Saturday that his government would not denuclearize before it has sufficient trust in the United States. “Without any trust in the U.S., there will be...

DC Fashion Week features international hybrid designs

WATCH: DC Fashion Week Showcases International Hybrid Designs  WASHINGTON — Fashion designer Ellen London uses textiles from all over the world in her designs, sometimes mixing them — combining a Thai fabric, for...

WHO chief urges action on deadly non-communicable diseases

Seven in 10 people worldwide die from cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes and chronic lung diseases, according to a study published in The Lancet earlier this month. These diseases not only rob people prematurely of their...

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