USGS reports earthquake with 5.1 magnitude in Central CaliforniaOctober 1st, 2009 Earthquake reported in Central CaliforniaLOS ANGELES — The U.S. Geological Survey has reported a moderate earthquake in Central California.
UN humanitarian chief says Indonesia death toll rises to 1,100October 1st, 2009 UN: Indonesia death toll rises to 1,100UNITED NATIONS — The U.N.'s humanitarian chief said Thursday the powerful earthquakes that struck Indonesia have killed at least 1,100 people. John Holmes said the latest figures "suggest the death toll has risen already to 1,100" and that there are "many hundreds of injured people as well" because of Wednesday's 7.6-magnitude earthquake, which originated in the sea off Sumatra island.
Honduras gives Brazil 10 days to resolve standoff at embassy, where Zelaya seeking refugeSeptember 30th, 2009 Honduras sets 10-day deadline on embassy standoffTEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — Honduras is giving Brazil 10 days to decide what to do with ousted President Manuel Zelaya, who has been inside the Brazilian Embassy since sneaking back into the country last week. The government in charge since a June 28 coup that deposed Zelaya says it will take unspecified "additional measures" if Brazil does not define his status.
Honduras exiled president Zelaya says he has returned to TegucigalpaSeptember 21st, 2009 Ousted President Zelaya says he's back in HondurasTEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — Deposed President Manuel Zelaya says he has come home to Honduras to reclaim his presidency, appearing on local television to rally supporters. Zelaya tells local TV Channel 36 he cannot give details of his return, "but I'm here,"
Zelaya was forced out of the country at gunpoint on June 28.
25 killed in Kashmir road accident (Second Lead)September 7th, 2009 JAMMU - At least 25 people were killed and over 20 others injured when a bus in which they were travelling skidded off the road and fell into the Chenab river in the mountainous Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir Monday, police said. Twenty passengers were killed on the spot and five of the injured succumbed to their injuries in hospital.
Central American bank freezes Honduras loans following coupAugust 27th, 2009 Central American bank freezes Honduras loansTEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — Central America's development bank says it is freezing credits to Honduras following the June 28 coup that ousted President Manuel Zelaya. Local media say the decision could affect infrastructure projects like planned highways in the impoverished Central American nation.
Fresh aftershock jolts quake-hit Chinese provinceJuly 13th, 2009 KUNMING - A moderate aftershock jolted south China's Yunnan province early Monday after an earthquake hit the area Thursday evening and damaged 625,000 houses. The 4.7 magnitude quake rocked Yao'an county at midnight and lasted about 10 seconds.
Hundreds injured by earthquake in southwestern ChinaJuly 9th, 2009 More than 300 injured by quake in ChinaBEIJING — State media says an earthquake has rocked southwestern China and injured at least 336 people. The Xinhua News Agency said the magnitude-6.0 quake in Yunnan province damaged some 2,700 homes on Thursday night.
Magnitude-6.0 earthquake rocks southwestern China, injuring more than 300 and damaging homesJuly 9th, 2009 More than 300 injured by strong quake in ChinaBEIJING — A moderate earthquake rocked southwest China Thursday evening, injuring at least 336 people and collapsing 10,000 homes, state media said. The magnitude-6.0 temblor, centered in Yunnan province's Yao'an county, damaged another 30,000 homes, the Xinhua News Agency said.
Over 300 injured in China quakeJuly 9th, 2009 KUNMING - More than 300 people were injured Thursday when a strong earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale jolted the Yunnan province in southwest China, officials said. The injured were rushed to hospitals.
Ousted president says he wants to return to Honduras this week accompanied by OAS chiefJune 30th, 2009 Ousted president seek to return to HondurasTEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — Ousted President Manuel Zelaya says he wants to return to Honduras this week accompanied by the head of the Organization of American States. Zelaya says he will accept an offer by OAS Secretary-General Jose Miguel Insulza to return to the Central America country with him.
Honduras hours before officials convene for OAS meeting; no injuries or damage reportedJune 2nd, 2009 Earthquake shakes Honduras before OAS meetingSAN PEDRO SULA, Honduras — An earthquake shook Honduras hours before U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and other top officials from Organization of American States members convened Tuesday.
Powerful earthquake kills four in HondurasMay 28th, 2009 TEGUCIGALPA - At least four people were killed Thursday in a powerful earthquake measuring 7.1 on the Richter scale in northwest Honduras. Buildings and homes of people were damaged at several places on the Caribbean coast, where the impact of the quake was most severe.
Small earthquake recorded on SC coast; no immediate reports of damages or injuriesMay 9th, 2009 Small earthquake noted near SC coast; no injuriesCHARLESTON, S.C. — A weak earthquake has been recorded near the South Carolina coast, but officials say there are no immediate reports of damages or injuries.
Officially 5,335 students killed in Chinese quakeMay 7th, 2009 NEW DELHI - A total of 5,335 students were dead or missing from China's May 12 earthquake last year, said authorities with the civil affairs department of the provincial government. This is the first official tally of students killed in the devastating earthquake, Xinhua reported
The death toll from China's May 12 earthquake last year in Sichuan Province remains at 68,712.
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