Strong quake rocks MexicoSeptember 24th, 2009 MEXICO CITY - An earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale rocked the western parts of Mexico Thursday, officials said. There was no immediate report of injury or damage.
Attorney: Jail psychiatrist says Texas mom competent to stand trial in death of toddlerSeptember 24th, 2009 Attorney: Jail says Texas mom competent for trialSAN ANTONIO — The attorney for a Texas mother accused of killing and mutilating her 3-week-old son says a jail psychiatrist has deemed her competent to stand trial. Ed Camara said Thursday that a judge will consider that recommendation at a November competency hearing for Otty Sanchez.
Mild quake in West BengalSeptember 21st, 2009 KOLKATA - A low magnitude earthquake was felt in parts of West Bengal, including state capital Kolkata, Monday afternoon, the weatherman said. "We've received reports of mild tremors from different parts of the state.
Another tremor jolts northeast, Monday's quake toll 11September 21st, 2009 GUWAHATI - Another earthquake measuring 5.7 on the Richter scale shook India's northeast and adjoining Myanmar early Tuesday. The death toll in Monday's tremor in the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan rose to 11, officials said.
High magnitude quake rocks Bhutan, India's northeast (Evening Lead)September 21st, 2009 GUWAHATI/THIMPU - A high magnitude earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale Monday killed at least seven people in the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan and wounded three others, while reports indicated damages to buildings in India's northeastern states of Assam and Sikkim due to the tremor. A Bhutan government official confirmed seven deaths in the eastern part of the Himalayan nation.
Mercury dips sharply in Chandigarh, neighbouring statesSeptember 11th, 2009 CHANDIGARH - People in Chandigarh and its neighbouring states of Punjab and Haryana got a respite from scorching sun and probably experienced the first shivers of the season, with heavy rainfall in the area for the past three days. "It is raining in most parts of this region for the last three days.
Panic grips northeast after four tremorsSeptember 5th, 2009 GUWAHATI - Panic has gripped people in the northeast with four earthquakes rocking the region in the past three weeks, including a 5.9 magnitude tremor Friday, the biggest in the past nine years. Everyone is asking the same question - are we prepared to deal with a major disaster? We have not seen any urgency on the part of the government to activate its disaster management cells, said Arun Mahanta, a doctor.
Tremor jolts Northeast, fourth quake in three weeksSeptember 3rd, 2009 GUWAHATI - A moderate earthquake measuring 5.9 on the Richter scale shook India's northeast before dawn Friday, triggering panic among sleeping residents in the region that experienced the fourth tremor in the past three weeks, officials said. An official at the regional seismological centre in Shillong, capital of Meghalaya, said the tremor took place at 1.21 a.m.
Tremor jolts northeast, third quake in three weeksAugust 31st, 2009 GUWAHATI - An earthquake measuring 5.3 on the Richter Scale shook India's northeast Monday, triggering panic among residents in the region that experienced the third tremor this month, officials said. An official at the regional seismological centre in Shillong, capital of Meghalaya, said the tremor was felt at 12.58 a.m.
Earthquake measuring 4.9 jolts northeast IndiaAugust 19th, 2009 GUWAHATI - An earthquake measuring 4.9 on the Richter scale shook India's northeast Wednesday, officials said. An official at the regional seismological centre in Shillong, capital of Meghalaya, said the tremor took place at 4.15 p.m.
New Web service connects hunters with locations in TexasAugust 3rd, 2009 Web service connects hunters with Texas locationsAUSTIN, Texas — A new free Web service aims to connect hunters with hunting opportunities posted by private landowners in Texas. The Hunt Texas Online Connection was created by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Welding likely cause at Texas chemical plant fire that forced evacuation of thousandsJuly 31st, 2009 Official: Welding likely sparked Texas plant fireBRYAN, Texas — Officials believe a welding job likely sparked a fire at a central Texas chemical plant that forced thousands of people from their homes and closed Texas A&M University's main campus. John Salsman with Brazos County emergency management said Friday the investigation is continuing but "the best information we have" indicates the blaze started during a welding job.
Magnitude 6.3 quake strikes off TaiwanJuly 14th, 2009 TAIPEI/BEIJING - A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck off the eastern coast of Taiwan Tuesday morning, China National Seismological Network reported. The epicentre of the quake, which struck at 2 a.m., was six kilometers deep and 120 kilometers from Taiwan capital Taipei, it said.
Mild earthquake hits parts of North-EastApril 26th, 2009 GUWAHATI - An earthquake measuring four on the Richter scale shook Guwahati, Shillong and other parts of North Eastern India on Sunday morning. There were no reports of any loss to life and property.
Rangers send LHP Kason Gabbard back to Boston for cashApril 24th, 2009 Rangers send LHP Gabbard to Red Sox for cashTORONTO — The Texas Rangers traded left-handed pitcher Kason Gabbard to Boston Red Sox on Thursday, sending him back to his original team for cash. Gabbard was 4-0 for the Red Sox when they traded him on July 31, 2007, to Texas as part of a deal for closer Eric Gagne.
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