Julie McCarthy

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Lack Of Equipment Has Slowed Recovery Efforts From Earthquake In Indonesia

Friday, October 05, 2018

Thousands of Indonesians living in tents and in shelters face continued uncertainty a week after a massive earthquake and tsunami upended life in cities nearest the epicenter.

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Recovery Efforts Continue In Indonesia As Many Wait For Aid

Wednesday, October 03, 2018

The death toll continues to rise as the country digs out from under the damage of an earthquake and tsunami. Communications are spotty and some of the hardest-hit areas are difficult to reach.

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Survivors Of Earthquake And Tsunami In Indonesia Are Desperate For Food, Water

Tuesday, October 02, 2018

The situation in Indonesia's disaster-stricken Central Sulawesi province has grown dire. It's been four days since an earthquake and a devastating tsunami struck the area. The death toll has climbed to above 1,200.

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Indonesian Officials Expect Tsunami's Death Toll To Grow

Monday, October 01, 2018

The number of people confirmed dead after Friday's tsunami rose dramatically Sunday to more than 800. Officials warn the number could rise into the thousands as rescuers reach more affected areas.

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Philippines' Super Typhoon Aftermath

Saturday, September 22, 2018

Residents of the Philippines say things aren't as bad as once feared, after being hit by a super typhoon.

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Typhoon Decimates Rice Crop In Philippines

Thursday, September 20, 2018

The storm that hit the Philippines has caused millions of dollars' worth of damage in the country's rice-producing region. Farmers in one submerged community are working to salvage what they can.

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Typhoon Leaves Dozens Dead And Many Missing In Asia

Monday, September 17, 2018

Typhoon Mangkhut began to lash southern China on Sunday, the latest stop along a destructive path that has left dozens dead and many missing.

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Super Typhoon Mangkhut Hammers The Philippines

Saturday, September 15, 2018

Super Typhoon Mangkhut brought its deadly winds and rain to the Philippines before heading back out to sea toward Hong Kong.

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Typhoon Slams Philippines

Saturday, September 15, 2018

A powerful typhoon is making its way from the Philippines to China. The storm is expected to remain strong as it enters the South China Sea.

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Typhoon Heads Towards The Philippines

Friday, September 14, 2018

A massive typhoon is headed towards northern Thailand, expected to make landfall today.

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Critics Raise Questions About Donald Trump Jr.'s Visit To India

Tuesday, February 20, 2018

While in India, Donald Trump Jr. is scheduled to give a foreign policy speech in front of prominent politicians, after promoting his family's real estate projects across the country.

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Bhutan Faces Challenges As it Sits Between Asia's Biggest Powers

Monday, February 19, 2018

Increasing hostility between India and China is creating new tensions in the region. The latest confrontation was in the high mountains of the kingdom of Bhutan.

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Tea Farmer In India Leads Charge For Organic, Evades The Charge Of Elephants

Tuesday, February 06, 2018

In the biggest tea-producing region of India, hazards range from red spider mites to wild elephants. One brave grower faces them head on, all while spurring a movement to grow tea organically.

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Organic Tea Farmer Builds A Movement While Avoiding Elephants

Tuesday, January 16, 2018

India's Assam state is famous for its tea. One young grower is turning to new, healthier cultivation that's catching on with others. He just has to mind the nearby elephants.

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A Lifetime Of Planting Trees On A Remote River Island: Meet India's Forest Man

Tuesday, December 26, 2017

A humble farmer from a marginalized tribal community takes on a solo mission to reforest an island in Assam, India.

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In Hyderabad, Indian Entrepreneurs Size Up Ivanka Trump

Thursday, November 30, 2017

Ivanka Trump led the U.S. delegation to a global business summit in the Indian IT hub. Some put the gushing over Trump down to Indian love of celebrities. Others cited her access to the Oval Office.

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Fear Of Toxic Smog Leads India To Limit Diwali Fireworks

Tuesday, October 17, 2017

The festival has been blamed for cloaking New Delhi and other cities in an unhealthy haze, but the solution has drawn plenty of criticism.

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Indian Supreme Court Says Sex With Underage Wife Is Rape

Thursday, October 12, 2017

India's Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that a man is committing rape if he has sex with an underage wife. It is a victory for women's rights advocates.

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Monsoon Season Hits South Asia Hard

Thursday, August 31, 2017

While Texas and Louisiana deal with the aftermath of Harvey, India has its own troubles. Flooding has brought life to a near standstill in Mumbai, India's financial center.

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After 'Guru Of Bling' Sentencing, Indian State Stays On Alert For Violence

Monday, August 28, 2017

Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh was sentenced to 20 years in prison for raping two young disciples in 2002. Military troops were deployed after violence by Singh's supporters led to dozens of deaths.

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