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New Earthquake in Indonesia Kills Dozens
Almost 100 reported dead after earthquake in Lombok and Bali.
Some 10,000 people have been evacuated on the Indonesian island of Lombok after a powerful 6.9 magnitude quake on Sunday left nearly 100 people dead. It comes just a week after a previous strong earthquake struck the island.
Also in the programme: Iran faces another era of sanctions; and remembering chef Joel Robuchon, winner of over two dozen Michelin stars.
(Image: A woman walks past debris from a collapsed wall following a strong earthquake in Lendang Bajur Hamlet, Lombok island, Indonesia on 6th August 2018. Credit: Antara Foto/Ahmad Subaidi/Reuters)
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