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Sara Schonhardt - April 11, 2012 11:37

BANDA ACEH — Almost immediately after Wednesday's quake, text messages warned of a possible tsunami. Pedestrians flocked to the central mosque, spared in the last disaster. Power was out in many places. Those who felt they had fled far enough from the coast crowded around TVs to hear updates.

Pakistan's shadow war against the Taliban

As Pakistani Taliban attacks rise, local militias fight where the military can't.

Hong Kong's billionaire dragnet

After Beijing-tainted elections, Hong Kong sends a heartening message: the rule of law still reigns here.

India: Where friends kidnap friends

Greed, lies and abduction: India's new wealth prompts betrayals in quest for cash.

Aceh quake evokes tsunami memories

Panicked residents hustled to escape the city — and, possibly, another giant wave — just eight years after the 2004 devastation.

Video: After tsunami, mother and child

Kumiko Abe no longer believes officials when they talk about radiation risks.

India: Why not publish evidence against Hafiz Saeed?

Pakistan demands more evidence to prosecute alleged terrorist Hafiz Saeed, and the US promises $10 million for the proof needed to convict him. So why doesn't India dish the dirt?