An estimated 20,000 Indonesians are deaf or hard of hearing
Almost all surveyed approved of female genital mutilation. The results suggested a mother who was circumcised will most likely circumcise her daughter
Wood and bamboo homes, low-slung with lightweight roofs of thatch or woven coconut leaves, move with earthquakes while concrete homes can crack or collapse
The traditional houses in Lombok are made of natural materials, such as wood, bamboo and woven bamboo walls. The main front entry is low and the techniques used to connect elements of the frame result in a strong but not rigid construction, and the thatch or woven coconut leaves used for the roofs are lightweight.
One resident, who is cleaning up the ruins said, "There's always a survivor at a mosque. There was a survivor at the other mosque, right?" The mosque was so damaged, villagers had to gather outside for worship.
Thursday's aftershock caused instant panic after Sunday's quake in the region killed more than 300 people
Local environmentalists say impact of natural disasters results from more than just bad weather
Aman Abdurrahman, serving time for involvement in terror activities, continues to lure prospective recruits into joining the group, government says
More than 2,000 police, soldiers and volunteers involved in recovery effort, with at least 55 people still missing following last week’s disaster
