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Indonesia

Earthquake hits Indonesia tourist island- killing 14

A powerful 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck the popular tourist destination of Lombok in Indonesia on Sunday, killing 14 people and damaging many buildings.

World

EU committed to Nepal quake rebuilding

In partnership with The European Commission

Three years on from Nepal's devastating twin earthquakes many thousands remain homeless. The EU is helping to accelerate the building of quake-resistant houses.

World

Push to speed up rebuilding three years on from Nepal earthquakes

Only 20% of homes eligible for rebuilding completed

Mexico

Mexico World Cup celebrations trigger earthquake sensors

Fans literally shook the earth after their team scored in the 1-0 victory against Germany.

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Poland

One dead, four missing after unprecedented tremor traps Polish miners underground

Race to save four missing men is on after earthquake near Czech border hits team drilling new deep corridor 900 metres below surface.

Papua New Guinea

Death toll from Papua New Guinea quake rises

The Red Cross says at least 67 people died and another 160,000 are affected.

Mexico

Dust cloud "disorientated" Mexican helicopter crash pilot

At least 13 people were killed when the military aircraft crash landed on a small town hit by Friday's massive earthquake

Taiwan

Taiwan quake death toll rises to 17

Latest confirmed victims include members of a family trapped in a building left leaning on its side

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Taiwan: Post earthquake rescue operations wind down

The search for survivors has been hampered by more than 200 aftershocks.

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Search and rescue operations underway after Taiwan earthquake

Many are believed to be trapped in the tilting Yun Men Tusi Ti building, which has been propped up with 10 steel bars.

Taiwan

Search continues for survivors of Taiwan earthquake

Strong aftershocks restrict rescue workers' efforts.

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Rescuers save residents from building rocked by Taiwan quake

Emergency services saved more than 100 people trapped in hotels and flat after a devastating earthquake in Taiwan

Taiwan

Taiwan earthquake: Children rescued from tilted building

Amateur video shows the rescue of two children from the wreckage of a collapsed building in the wake of a 6.4-magnitude earthquake.

Taiwan

Another earthquake strikes Taiwan

The magnitude 5.7 earthquake came just one day after another major quake.

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Buildings destroyed in Java earthquake

No reports of casualties as Banten province feels force of tremor.

USA

Alaska earthquake sparks brief tsunami fears along US west coast

A magnitude-7.9 earthquake struck the Gulf of Alaska early on Tuesday, prompting authorities to warn of a possible tsunami in the area and all the way down the US west coast, where the alert was later lifted.

Peru

'One dead, scores injured' in Peru earthquake

The magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck the southern coast of Peru on Sunday caused homes and roads to collapse, leaving one person dead and dozens injured.

Indonesia

Earthquake hits Java killing several people and leaving widespread dam

Early reports indicate no Tsunami in 6.5 magnitude tremor.

Iran

Civilian groups send care packages to earthquake victims in western Iran

As many people were left homeless by Sunday's earthquake, aid agencies say survivors urgently need food and water

Iran

Iran calls off hunt for quake survivors

Iranian officials have called off rescue operations following the earthquake in western Iran on Sunday , but locals continue to search for signs of life.