Two Earthquakes Cause Major Damage in Spain

Thousands of residences in southern Spain are staying out of doors in fear of further tremors after earthquakes on Wednesday killed at least 10 people. The quakes damaged many buildings particularly in the town of...

Earthquake in central Indonesia, 2 killed

At least two people died and more than 20 are seriously injured in an eathquake in central Indonesian Island, Sumbawa. Officail reports say that the Earthquake was of magnitude 6.7."A strong undersea earthquake killed two people and damaged buildings on the remote island of...

Mexico to shut government in flu fight

" MEXICO CITY - Mexico's government is suspending all nonessential activity of the federal government and private business as the number of confirmed swine flu cases jumped. The decision came as global health authorities warned Wednesday that swine flu was threatening to...

5.4-magnitude aftershock hits quake zone

"CHENGDU  -- A 5.4-magnitude aftershock struck southwest China's Sichuan Province Tuesday afternoon.The latest aftershock hit Qingchuan County at about 4:03 p.m., and the China National Seismic Network located the epicenter at 32.7 north latitude and 105.6 east...

Riau residents feel the shocks waves of Padangsidempuan earthquake

"Pekanbaru (ANTARA News) - The people of Riau living in Rokan Hilir (Rohil) regency and Dumai city felt the shocks of an earthquake which struck Padangsidempuan, North Sumatra, Monday at 9:26 p.m West Indonesia time."The quake struck Padangsidempuan with a magnitude of 6.1 on...

American bourses bouncing back

After a couple of month's bearish trend, American stock market is slowly recovering and even junks bonds are rallying. " Main Street may be struggling, but Wall Street is on a bit of a roll.Despite a drumbeat of bad economic news, the stock market is up — almost 11 percent...

Strong Earthquake Shakes Philippines

A 6.9 magnitude earthquake rumbled through the Bicol region, southeast of Manila late Monday. There have been no reported injuries or damage as the 'quake was located 56km below the surface."Philippine scientists put the preliminary magnitude at 6.5.The quake was felt in...

Earthquake felt across wide parts of Britain

MANCHESTER, England (AP) - There are reports of minor damage but no injuries from the strongest earthquake to hit Britain in more than two decades.You can read other NowPublic coverage here.The Associated Press is...

Magnitude 7.2 quake jolts Muko Muko, Bengkulu

Bandarlampung (ANTARA News) - A strong earthquake measuring 7.2 on the Richter scale with a potential to trigger a tsunami rocked Muko Muko district, Sumatra`s Bengkulu province Monday afternoon.North Lampung`s...

Strong quake hits Bengkulu

"A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6.3 rocked the Indonesian province of Bengkulu on Friday, causing panic to residents.The epicenter of the quake which struck at 02.29 p.m. was in the sea about 75 km southwest of Muko Muko district in Bengkulu at a depth of 10 km,...

Sean Penn to Lead Cannes Festival Jury

With Penn's film Into the Wild gaining nearly unanimous acclaim, this seems like a very timely and appropriate choice.  "American actor and director Sean Penn will head the awards jury at the Cannes Film Festival this year, organizers announced Thursday. The festival's...

Llaima Volcano Erupts in Chile Tourists Trapped

Developing story "SANTIAGO, Chile — Fifty-three people, most likely tourists, were trapped in a Chilean wilderness park Wednesday by an erupting volcano, Source Fox On Tuesday, 150 tourists and National Forest...

Earthquake shakes Caribbean near Martinique

"WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A powerful but very deep earthquake with a magnitude of 7.3 struck near the Caribbean island of Martinique on Thursday, the United States Geological Survey said. The quake hit at 5 p.m. British time (3 p.m. local) 13 miles (21 km) northwest of the...

Earthquakes hits two provinces in wee hours of Monday

"A strong earthquake hit Bima and Dompu, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) Province, early Monday, killing at least three persons, injuring tens of residents, and destroying hundreds of houses.The earthquake measuring 6.7 on the Richter scale was felt by the Dompu residents at between...

Strong earthquake hits Bima and Dompu, killing two

"A strong earthquake hit Bima and Dompu, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) Province, early Monday, killing at least two persons, injuring hundreds of residents, and destroying hundreds of houses.The earthquake measuring 6.7 on the Richter scale was felt by the Dompu residents at...

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