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7.6 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Philippines; Tsunami Fear Grips the Country

An earthquake of 7.6 magnitude struck off the Philippines on Friday damaging roads and bridges and sending people fleeing to higher ground in fear of a tsunami, a politician and authorities said.

Aug 31, 2012

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Militants Attack Pakistan’s Minhas Airbase; 8 Killed

A group of heavily armed militants attacked a Pakistani military air base in the Punjab province Thursday, triggering a severe gun battle that lasted for several hours leaving at least seven suspected attackers and one soldier dead.

Aug 16, 2012

2 Strong Earthquakes Jolt Iran; Over 180 People Killed

Two strong earthquakes measuring 6.4 and 6.3 on the Richter scale jolted Iran on Saturday, killing at least 180 people and injuring more than 1350, according Iranian officials.

Aug 12, 2012

6.4-Magnitude Quake Struck Indonesia's Sumatra; 1 Died of Shock

A strong quake of magnitude 6.4 struck off the west coast of Indonesia's Sumatra Island on early Wednesday, according to U.S. Geological Survey. The tremor at a depth of 22 kilometer (13.7 miles) struck Indonesia at around 07.30 am (00:30 GMT) at epicenter. The strong quake killed one man and terrified other residents to flee from their homes and buildings.

Jul 25, 2012

Nokia May Lay Off 10,000 Employees By 2013 End, Shutting Down Manufacturing Plants

Mobile Titan Nokia may terminate 10,000 of its employees along with plant shutdowns as part of the company's biggest financial overhaul amid mounting losses long incurred over the years.

Jun 14, 2012

Afghanistan: 80 Feared Dead After Earthquake Triggers Landslide

A landslide triggered by two earthquakes in northern Afghanistan buried mud homes in a mountain village and at least 80 people are feared dead, provincial officials said.

Jun 12, 2012

Pakistan: Bomb Blast At Seminary Kills 14, Injures 40

At least 14 people were reportedly killed, including three children, and more than 40 were injured in a bomb attack that took place outside a seminary in Pakistan. So far no militant group has claimed responsibility for the attack

Jun 8, 2012

Stray Dog Completes 1700 Km Race In China

A stray dog has become an internet sensation after completing a 1700 km run joining a team of cyclists in cycle race cross China from Sichuan province to Tibet

May 28, 2012

I Was Born In a Distant And Dusty Village: Manmohan Singh

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh expresses his gratitude to the people of Assam for giving "affection", "friendship" and "home" when he became homeless.

Apr 20, 2012

The Week That Was: Zardari Visits India, Quake Rocks Indonesia

Here are some of the major events happened in India last week.

Apr 15, 2012

Moderate Intensity Earthquakes Rock Maharashtra, Gujarat

Two moderate intensity earthquakes struck Maharashtra and Gujarat on Saturday morning.

Apr 14, 2012

Indonesia Earthquake: India Tsunami Warning Withdrawn

Top 10 Largest Earthquakes Since 1990-2012

A massive earthquake of 8.7 magnitude hit the western part of Indonesia, Aceh on Wednesday. Following the quake a Tusnami warning was issued to 28 Indian Ocean countries by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Hawaii. Here is a fact-box about the largest earthquake by order of magnitude.

Apr 13, 2012