Japan's Abe Notes Regret And Past Apologies In WWII Speech
Abe stopped short of renewing apologies extended by his predecessors, and he said he doesn't want future generations to be "predestined to apologize" for the war.
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Rebuilding A Life Shattered By An Earthquake In China
NPR's Melissa Block was in China when a major earthquake hit in 2008. As she wraps up her time as host of All Things Considered, she reconnects with a Chinese girl who has overcome great challenges.
重塑因地震而破碎的生活
NPR记者Melissa Block曾在2008年的5月全程报道了在中国西南方那场极具毁灭性的地震,有将近90,000人失踪或失去生命。现在,是她在All Things Considered （面面俱到/时事纵观）主播生涯即将落下帷幕的时候,她决定重新连线这个女孩儿,这个在逆境中克服重重难关并出落成少女的梅花。
Death Toll Rises As Investigation Into Chinese Port Explosions Continues
One survivor, a 19-year-old firefighter, was found Friday. The remains of five more victims were also found.
Coup In Ranks Of Myanmar's Ruling Party Highlights Concern Over Suu Kyi
After the army surrounded the headquarters of the United Solidarity Development Party, its chairman, Shwe Mann, was forced to step down. Shwe Mann was seen as having close ties to Aung San Suu Kyi.
At Least 50 Dead After Massive Twin Explosions In Northeast China
Massive twin explosions in Tianjin, China, Wednesday night left at least 50 dead and hundreds wounded.
China Examines Aftermath Of Immense Twin Explosions That Killed Dozens
The powerful blasts toppled stacks of shipping containers, scorched hundreds of cars in nearby lots, and blasted out the windows of cars and buildings.
Al-Zawihiri Pledges Allegiance To New Taliban Chief
In an audio statement attributed to the al-Qaida leader, Ayman Al-Zawihiri says he backs the Taliban's Mullah Akhtar Mansoor, who was chosen to replace the deceased Mullah Omar.
Dozens Killed As Explosions Strike Warehouses In Chinese Port City
Two explosions in the Chinese port city of Tianjin killed at least 44 people. The blasts occurred in warehouses holding toxic materials. Renee Montagne talks to Steve Ra, who lives near the blasts.
Japan Restarts Its First Nuclear Power Plant Since 2011 Disaster
In 2011, Japan had to deal with a massive earthquake, tsunami and a nuclear meltdown. It now plans to restart as many nuclear power plants as possible, despite public opposition.