New Zealand quakes kill two, trigger tsunamiAftershocks resulting from a series of powerful earthquakes in New Zealand's South Island left at least two dead and triggered a tsunami warning, a report said. The first event, a 7.8-magnitude quake, struck just after midnigh More… |
Italy quake death toll hits 281, aftershocks rattleHopes of finding more survivors from Italy's powerful earthquake faded on Friday, with the death toll rising to 281 and the rescue operation in some of the stricken areas called off. Three days after the quake struck the mount More… |
Aftershocks rock Indonesia after 7.8 quakeStrong aftershocks rocked Indonesia early on Thursday after a massive undersea earthquake sparked fears of a region-wide disaster similar to the 2004 Indian Ocean quake and tsunami that killed more than 200,000 people. There were More… |
Nepal earthquake death toll passes 6,200The death toll from Nepal's devastating earthquake rose steadily past 6,200 on Friday as fresh aftershocks and the stench of rotting bodies made it hard for nervous survivors to return to their homes. Disposal of the hundreds More… |
Angry Nepalis wait for help as death toll passes 4,000Shock turned to anger in Nepal on Tuesday as some of the tens of thousands stricken by a devastating earthquake, which killed more than 4,000 people, expressed frustration at what they said was their government's slow response to the crisis. More… |
Nepal earthquake: Death toll passes 3,200Thousands of desperate Nepalese huddled under tents and sought scarce food and medical supplies on Monday, two days after a massive quake killed more than 3,200 people and overwhelmed authorities struggled to cope with the disaster. More… |
63 dead in Myanmar quake, aftershocks hit ThailandAt least 63 people were killed in a strong earthquake that struck Myanmar, state media said while a series of aftershocks have caused panic but only limited damage from Thailand to Laos. The death toll from Thursday's 6.8 magnitude tremor More… |