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Turkey

Dozens injured as 5.9-magnitude earthquake rocks northwestern Turkey

There were no reports of deaths or major damage in the tremor with an epicentre in the Düzce province, about 200 km east of Istanbul.

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Rescue teams search for survivors after deadly quake hits Java

Rescue operations were focused on about a dozen locations in Cianjur where many are still believed to be trapped.

Indonesia

Dozens still missing amid rescue efforts after Indonesia earthquake

Rescuers have used their bare hands to shift the rubble of flattened buildings in some of the worst affected areas.

Indonesia

Java earthquake death toll rises to 268 as survivor search continues

A local government spokesman in western Java said on Tuesday that the death toll had risen to 268 deaths. Dozens more are missing.

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Tonga

Tsunami alert after powerful earthquake hits near Tonga

The tremor struck at a depth of 10 km and around 200 kilometres southeast of the Pacific archipelago.

Italy

Rimini shaken as 5.6-magnitude earthquake hits off Italy's east coast

The earthquake did not cause any injuries or significant damage, authorities said.

Italy

Italy marks 20th anniversary of deadly Molise earthquakes

Most of the 30 victims were killed when a school collapsed in the town of San Giuliano di Puglia.

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Mexico earthquake: furniture shakes as people gather outside

A powerful earthquake struck western Mexico on Monday, shaking buildings hundreds of miles away in Mexico City.

Mexico

Powerful earthquake strikes Mexico on anniversary of two tremors

At least one person was killed in the quake, the Mexican President has confirmed

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Victims rescued in Taiwan after earthquake

A strong earthquake shook much of Taiwan on Sunday, toppling a three-story building and stranding about 400 tourists on a mountainside.

World News

Rescue operations continue in southwestern China after earthquake

Rescue operations continue in China after a devastating 6.8 magnitude earthquake shook Sichuan province.

China

At least 74 people killed after earthquake hits southwestern China

Most of the casualties have been reported in the province of Sichuan.

Liechtenstein

Watch: Earthquakes hit parliament... during quake insurance debate

The first tremor drew a smile from MPs, while the second halted the session.

Iran

Iran: At least five people killed in magnitude 6 earthquake

The earthquake hit early Saturday morning and has left dozens of people injured.

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Quake-hit Afghan village struggles back to life

A ruined village in eastern Afghanistan is struggling back to life as aid trickles into the isolated region.

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Aid convoy reaches remote region of Afghanistan after earthquake

Afghan government helicopters and trucks deliver aid. At least 1,000 people died and 1,500 were injured.

Afghanistan

Germany promises aid to Afghanistan’s areas hardest hit by earthquake

Aid is beginning to trickle into the war-torn country, as poor road conditions hamper rescuers trying to reach survivors of Wednesday's deadly quake.

Afghanistan

Taliban supreme leader in aid appeal as earthquake kills 1,000 people

The powerful quake hit the eastern Paktika province on the border with Pakistan, and authorities fear many more people are trapped or dead in the rubble of their homes.

Afghanistan

Powerful overnight earthquake kills at least 1,000 in Afghanistan

It's Afghanistan's deadliest earthquake in two decades.

Green News

Unpredictable volcano in the Philippines spews out 1km-long ash cloud

The Philippines is in the Pacific 'Ring of Fire', where volcanic activity and earthquakes are common.