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Latest Mexico quake spreads alarm, some rescue efforts suspended

Latest Mexico quake spreads alarm, some rescue efforts suspended

The United States Geological Survey said the new quake was relatively shallow with an epicenter near Juchitan.
Sun Sep 24 2017
Magnitude 6.2 quake hits Philippine island of Luzon, jolts buildings

Magnitude 6.2 quake hits Philippine island of Luzon, jolts buildings

There were no immediate reports of deaths or injuries in the quake, which the United States Geological Survey earlier measured at 6.6.
Fri Aug 11 2017
Powerful quake strikes off Papua New Guinea, initial tsunami alert wound back

Powerful quake strikes off Papua New Guinea, initial tsunami alert wound back

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) measured the quake, some 47 (29 miles) west of Arawa on the north coast of Bougainville island, and the depth was put at 154 km (96 miles).
Sun Jan 22 2017
6.0-magnitude earthquake hits Vanuatu: USGS

6.0-magnitude earthquake hits Vanuatu: USGS

The quake struck at a depth of 164 kilometres (102 miles), 76 kilometres northwest of the town of Isangel on Tanna island, USGS said.
Wed Jul 20 2016
7.0-magnitude earthquake hits Vanuatu

7.0-magnitude earthquake hits Vanuatu

A 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit the Pacific nation of Vanuatu early Friday, the United States Geological Survey said.
Thu Apr 28 2016
5.6 quake hits Philippines

5.6 quake hits Philippines

A 5.6 quake rattled the southern Philippines early Monday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said, a little over a day after another quake in the same region injured 10.
Sun Jun 02 2013
Strong 6.1 earthquake strikes off Japan coast

Strong 6.1 earthquake strikes off Japan coast

The quake hit at 2:48 pm (0548 GMT) in the Pacific some 50 kilometres (31 miles) from Namie town near the tsunami-ravaged Fukushima Daiichi plant, the United States Geological Survey said.
Sat May 18 2013
6.1 earthquake hits off Japan's coast: USGS

6.1 earthquake hits off Japan's coast: USGS

A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off the south coast of Japan's main Honshu island on Sunday, the United States Geological Survey said, but no tsunami warning was issued.
Sun Apr 21 2013
Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire

Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire

According to police, four individuals, including three police officers, were involved in the incident.
Mon Feb 17 2025
Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18

Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18

Naim Qassem says any Israeli military presence on Lebanese soil after February 18 would be considered an occupying force.
Mon Feb 17 2025
Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump

Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump

Trump says he lifted a Biden-era block on the export of the bombs to Israel despite a ceasefire agreement being in place.
Mon Feb 17 2025
Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan

Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan

Netanyahu again praises US President Donald Trump's plan to resettle Palestinians from Gaza.
Mon Feb 17 2025
Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024

Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024

According to Mohd Afzanizam, the ringgit is poised for positive starts today amid signs of weaker consumer spending in the United States.
Mon Feb 17 2025
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security

Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security

Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?

Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?

Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter

UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter

Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?

How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?

The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns

Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns

Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025