Powerful earthquake shakes Istanbul, dozens hurt jumping from buildings
Reuters ISTANBUL – More than 150 people were injured when they jumped from buildings in Istanbul on Wednesday as one of the strongest quakes in years hit the city. Many…
At least 69 killed in thunderstorms in India, Nepal
By AFP At least 69 people were killed this week in unusually intense thunderstorms across eastern India’s Bihar state and in neighbouring Nepal, officials said Saturday. While flash floods and…
Myanmar holds minute of silence for more than 2,000 quake dead
AFP Myanmar held a minute’s silence on Tuesday in tribute to victims of a catastrophic earthquake that has killed more than 2,000 people, buckling roads and flattening buildings as far…
Japan estimates feared megaquake could cause $1.8 trln in damage, kill 300,000 people
Reuters TOKYO – Japan’s economy could lose as much as $1.81 trillion in the event of a long-anticipated megaquake off its Pacific coast, which could trigger devastating tsunamis, the collapse…
Motorcyclist killed by giant Seoul sinkhole
AFP One person has been killed after a massive sinkhole opened up in Seoul, the fire department said Tuesday, with harrowing video footage showing the moment his vehicle was swallowed…
Major storm in central US leaves at least 14 dead: officials
At least 14 people were dead and dozens injured after violent tornadoes swept across the central United States, officials said Saturday. The Missouri State Highway Patrol confirmed 11 “storm-related fatalities”…
Stuck in eternal drought, UAE turns to AI to make it rain
ABU DHABI – In the marbled halls of a luxury hotel, leading experts are discussing a new approach to an age-old problem: how to make it rain in the UAE,…
Residents near Japan sinkhole urged to evacuate
Five households in the immediate vicinity of a massive, ever-widening sinkhole near Tokyo were urged to evacuate Sunday, with efforts to rescue a man stuck inside reportedly halted. A 74-year-old…
Greece orders schools to close as quakes shake Santorini Island
Schools on the Greek tourist island of Santorini will remain closed on Monday after dozens of small earthquakes shook the region, civil protection authorities announced. Government officials, including Civil Protection…
Strong winds return to whip up Los Angeles fires
LOS ANGELES – Wildfire-ravaged Los Angeles on Sunday confronted the return of dangerous winds, as officials vowed firefighters were ready to combat any new blazes whipped up by furious gusts.…