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Indonesia: Second ferry disaster in five days

At least one person has died and more than 100 people remain missing after a ferry carrying 243 people sank in rough weather between the Indonesian islands of Java and Borneo. The disaster is the second major ferry accident in the region in five days, renewing concerns over safety standards, overcrowding and maintenance.

Indonesia: Second ferry disaster in five days

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Missile crisis: The hard truths about America's military arsenal

In the early days of the war against Iran, the U.S. fired off thousands of long-range, precision-guided missiles. Now, with a depleted arsenal, the Pentagon seeks to replenish its stockpiles, an…

  • Patriot missile costs $4 million to produce, with 750 manufactured annually
  • Missile production falls short of 1,500 fired in Iran war, costing $25 billion
  • Lockheed Martin aims to increase Patriot production to 2,000 annually

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