bombings

Why 'GQ' Doesn't Want Russians To Read Its Story

NPR Programs: Morning Edition  Fri, 09/04/2009 - 1:50am

Scott Anderson's piece in the September issue of GQ challenges the official line on a series of bombings that killed hundreds of people in 1999 in Russia.

Although no issues have been raised to date about the article's accuracy, GQ management is trying to prevent Russians from reading it.

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Blasts Kill 8 At 2 Indonesian Luxury Hotels

NPR Programs: Morning Edition  Fri, 07/17/2009 - 6:48am

Officials say at least eight people are dead and dozens injured after bombings at two luxury hotels in Indonesia.

The security minister says the blasts in downtown Jakarta happened two minutes apart and were caused by "high explosives."

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