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Former Defense Secretary Ash Carter Discusses North Korea's Latest Missile Launch

The physicist and missile defense expert says the threat must be met with aggressive diplomacy, and that existing U.S. systems should be sufficient to stop a North Korean attack.

Former Defense Secretary Ash Carter Discusses North Korea's Latest Missile Launch

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A Cultural Project In Polynesia Has The Power To Teach Us All

This image on a panel along the Archaeological Nature Trail in the 'Opunohu Valley on the island Mo'orea shows a taro farmer at work. Diana Izdebski/Courtesy of Jennifer Kahn hide caption

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13.7: Cosmos And Culture

A Cultural Project In Polynesia Has The Power To Teach Us All

Polynesia was colonized by the French and, even today, Polynesians are taught more about French history than their own. A new archaeological project aims to help change that, says Barbara J. King.

In Hyderabad, Indian Entrepreneurs Size Up Ivanka Trump

Ivanka Trump (left) speaks as Chanda Kochhar, managing director and CEO of ICICI Bank, looks on, during a panel discussion at the Global Entrepreneurship Summit in Hyderabad on Wednesday. Money Sharma/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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In Hyderabad, Indian Entrepreneurs Size Up Ivanka Trump

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.

In Hyderabad, Indian Entrepreneurs Size Up Ivanka Trump

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Wednesday

World

How Diplomatic Engagement With North Korea Could Proceed

On Tuesday, North Korea launched what the Pentagon says is the country's third ICBM test of the year. NPR's Robert Siegel speaks to Suzanne DiMaggio of New America and Joel S. Wit from the US-Korea Institute at Johns Hopkins University about diplomatic engagement with North Korea.

How Diplomatic Engagement With North Korea Could Proceed

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North Korea Launches An Apparent ICBM

It flew higher — and for longer — than previous tests, theoretically putting the entire continental U.S. within Pyongyang's reach — a capability that the North Korean regime has long sought.

North Korea Launches An Apparent ICBM

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Bali Braces For More Volcano Eruptions

A volcano on the Indonesian island of Bali could be on the verge of more eruptions. The local government called for the evacuation of more than 100,000 people in the danger zone.

Bali Braces For More Volcano Eruptions

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Tuesday

In Myanmar, Pope Francis Didn't Mention The Rohingya Minority By Name

Pope Francis is in Myanmar where he voiced support for ethnic minorities, but did not mention the persecuted Muslim Rohingya by name. This, in comments to leader Aung San Suu Kyi, disappointed rights activists seeking support for the hundreds of thousands of Rohingya who have fled violence.

In Myanmar, Pope Francis Didn't Mention The Rohingya Minority By Name

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North Korea Fires What Appears To Be Third ICBM Test Of 2017

North Korea fired what the Pentagon says was an intercontinental ballistic missile, the third this year. The missile flew about 1,000 km, passing over the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido and landing in the Pacific Ocean.

North Korea Fires What Appears To Be Third ICBM Test Of 2017

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Ivanka Trump Speaks At Entrepreneurship Summit In India

White House advisor Ivanka Trump spoke at an entrepreneurship summit in Hyderabad, India. She is co-hosting the annual Global Entrepreneurship Summit with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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North Korea Fires Apparent ICBM In First Missile Test In 2 1/2 Months

People at the Pyongyang Train Station in North Korea cheer as they watch the news broadcast announcing leader Kim Jong Un's order to test-fire the newly developed inter-continental ballistic missile Hwasong-15. Jon Chol Jin/AP hide caption

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The Two-Way

North Korea Fires Apparent ICBM In First Missile Test In 2 1/2 Months

This was North Korea's first missile launch since a test in mid-September. The Pentagon says it appears to be the third intercontinental ballistic missile Pyongyang has tested.

In Japan, A Growing Scandal Over Companies Faking Product-Quality Data

Akihiro Nikkaku (left), president of Japan's Toray Industries, appears at a news conference Tuesday in Tokyo. He said instances of falsified quality-assurance data did not compromise product safety. Tory Yamanaka/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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The Two-Way

In Japan, A Growing Scandal Over Companies Faking Product-Quality Data

A maker of materials used in airplanes and car parts admitted its customers were given falsified data on quality. It's the latest in a string of such incidents involving industrial giants.