New Japan quake kills seven, with widespread damage reported
by Kazuhiro NOGI MASHIKI, Japan (AFP) -- A more powerful quake hit southern Japan early Saturday, killing at least seven…
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Baby rescued after strong quakes hit Japan
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Rescuers dramatically pulled a baby girl from a collapsed house early Friday more than six hours after…
9 years ago
Afghan teacher brings books by bicycle to children in isolated places
Reuters - A school teacher delivers books by bicycle to children in remote areas of Afghanistan, giving them a chance…
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Magnitude 6 earthquake hits Japan
TOKYO, Japan - According to the United States Geological Survey, a magnitude 6 earthquake hit the southwestern portion of Japan.…
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Japan plants shut down after quake, fuels economic fears
Some of Japan's biggest firms including Sony and Toyota shut down operations in southern Japan Friday after the region was…
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Asia study warns of severe water shortages
BADONG COUNTY, HUBEI PROVINCE, China (Reuters) - Within 35 years the countries where roughly half the world's population lives may…
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Strong quake in southwestern Japan kills nine, topples homes
by Shingo ITO Nine people were killed after a powerful earthquake hit southern Japan, toppling homes, sparking fires and injuring…
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North Korea missile launch fails on founder’s birthday
by Jung Ha-Won SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- North Korea tried and failed to test-fire what appeared to be a…
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Building collapses in dramatic earthquake footage
KUMAMOTO CITY, Japan (Reuters) - At least three people died and seven remain in critical condition after two powerful earthquakes…
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Saudi capital Riyadh hit by floods
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (Reuters) - Heavy rain following a severe storm flooded the streets of Saudi capital Riyadh on Wednesday…
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