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Powerful Earthquake Kills at Least 162 in Indonesia; Toll Expected to Mount
By Seth Mydans | The New York Times
A powerful earthquake struck Indonesia’s main island of Java on Monday, killing at least 162 people, injuring hundreds more and shaking tall buildings in the capital, Jakarta, 60 miles away. Many people were believed to be still trapped beneath the rubble, leading to fears that the death toll would sharply increase.
South Africa’s Leader Wins a Crucial ANC Political Battle
By John Eligon | The New York Times
President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa, whose presidency has been upended by claims that he tried to cover up the theft of a huge sum of cash at his farm, emerged well placed to win a second term as leader of the governing African National Congress, and president of the country, after nominations by his party’s rank and file were released Tuesday.
More from WPR: South Africa—and Ramaphosa—Have an ANC-Sized Corruption Problem
Erdogan Signals Possible Ground Offensive in Northern Syria
By Ayla Jean Yackley | Financial Times (free)
Turkey could expand military operations against Kurdish militants in northern Syria to include a land incursion, president Recep Tayyip Erdogan said, threatening to escalate tensions in a region where U.S. and Russian troops are present.
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