Thousands evacuated following Indonesia volcano eruption
MAUMERE, Indonesia, Jan 2, 2024 (AFP) - More than 2,000 residents have been evacuated to temporary shelters amid heightened volcanic…
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Asia
China saw hottest recorded year in 2023
SHANGHAI, Jan 2, 2024 (AFP) - China's average temperature in 2023 was its hottest since records began, state media said…
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Japan Airlines plane on fire on runway at Tokyo’s Haneda airport: TV images
TOKYO, Jan 2, 2024 (AFP) - A Japan Airlines plane burst into flames on the runway of Tokyo's Haneda Airport…
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Race against time after deadly Japan quake
By Tomohiro OSAKI KANAZAWA, Japan, Jan 2, 2024 (AFP) - Japanese rescuers battled against the clock and powerful aftershocks Tuesday…
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South Korean opposition leader stabbed in neck
SEOUL, Jan 2, 2024 (AFP) - South Korean opposition party leader Lee Jae-myung was stabbed in the neck on Tuesday…
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Japan hit by 155 quakes since Monday: meteorological office
TOKYO, Jan 2, 2024 (AFP) - Japan has been hit since Monday by 155 earthquakes including a 7.6-magnitude jolt and…
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Major Japan quake kills six, triggers tsunami waves
TOKYO, Jan 1, 2024 (AFP) - At least six people died in a major earthquake that struck central Japan on…
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Major Japan quake triggers tsunami waves, residents told to run
TOKYO, Jan 1, 2024 (AFP) - Tsunami waves over a metre high hit central Japan on Monday after a series…
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Total of 21 quakes above 4.0 magnitude hit Japan: Met office
TOKYO, Jan 1, 2024 (AFP) - A succession of 21 earthquakes registering 4.0 magnitude or stronger struck central Japan in…
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UPDATE: Fareastern Russia on ‘alert’ due to tsunami risk
MOSCOW, Jan 1, 2024 (AFP) - Russia's Sakhalin island and the Pacific city of Vladivostok were on "alert" Monday to…
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