Huge earthquake rocks western Indonesia, killing at least 75, trapping thousandsJAKARTA, Indonesia — A powerful earthquake rocked western Indonesia Wednesday, trapping thousands under collapsed buildings — including two hospitals — and triggering landslides. At least 75 people were killed on Sumatra island and the death toll was expected to climb sharply. Powerful Indonesian quake kills dozens, traps thousands on Sumatra islandJAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesian officials say at least 75 people have been killed and thousands more trapped under flattened buildings in a powerful earthquake off Sumatra island. Indonesian crisis center says 13 people killed in powerful earthquake off Sumatra islandJAKARTA, Indonesia — A disaster management official says 13 people have been killed and thousands trapped under flattened buildings in a powerful earthquake in western Indonesia. Powerful earthquake in South Pacific hurls massive tsunami at Samoas, killing nearly 100APIA, Samoa — Federal disaster officials say “tens of thousands” of people on American Samoa and Samoa will need their help after a lethal tsunami in the South Pacific. Earthquake Of Magnitude 7.9 Hits Western IndonesiaA massive earthquake with a magnitude of 7.9 has reportedly struck the region of Western Indonesia on Wednesday thereby causing serious damage to the properties. According to the US Geological Survey, the quake was recorded to have struck at about 33 miles from the city of Padang. Video shows Jakarta suicide bombers stretched, snacked in front of hotels before attackJAKARTA, Indonesia — Two Indonesian suicide bombers lounged and casually snacked in a grass field near luxury Jakarta hotels weeks before they attacked them, videos released by police Tuesday showed. Strong quake triggers tsunami in the Samoas, killing dozens and flattening villagesPAGO PAGO, American Samoa — A powerful Pacific Ocean earthquake spawned towering tsunami waves that swept ashore on Samoa and American Samoa, flooding and flattening villages, killing dozens of people and leaving several workers missing at devastated National Park Service facilities. Powerful earthquake strikes off Sumatra islandJAKARTA - A powerful earthquake measuring 7.6 on the Richter scale struck off Indonesia’s Sumatra island Wednesday, toppling buildings and sparking panic among residents, officials and local television reports said. Experts say no tsunami expected on West Coast from 7.9 Pacific quakeNo tsunami expected on West Coast from sea earthquake LOS ANGELES — Experts say a magnitude-7.9 quake in the South Pacific is not expected to produce a tsunami along the coasts of California, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia or Alaska. At least 39 dead as strong quake strikes Samoas, causing residents to flee from tsunamiAt least 39 dead as quake, tsunami hit Samoas PAGO PAGO, American Samoa — A powerful Pacific Ocean earthquake spawned towering tsunami waves that swept ashore on Samoa and American Samoa early Tuesday, flattening villages, killing at least 39 people and leaving dozens of workers missing at devastated National Park Service facilities. Video shows suicide bombers stretched, snacked in front of Jakarta hotels before attackJAKARTA, Indonesia — Two Indonesian suicide bombers lounged and casually snacked in a grass field near luxury Jakarta hotels weeks before they attacked them, videos released by police Tuesday showed. Clove and tobacco importer sues FDA seeking judgment preventing a ban on flavored ‘cigars’WASHINGTON — The top distributor of clove-flavored tobacco products in the U.S. is asking a federal court to decide whether its new filtered cigars fall under a new federal ban on flavored cigarettes. GE’s Immelt warns less lending, high unemployment to drag on US economic recoverySINGAPORE — General Electric Co. chief executive Jeffrey Immelt warned Tuesday that high unemployment and slower lending will drag on U.S. economic growth, likely resulting in the weakest recovery in decades. Tsunami Watch issued for Indonesia, India, Thailand, MalaysiaA Tsunami watch has been issued by Pacific Tsunami Warning Center / NOAA / NWA, following a 7.9 magnitude earthquake off Southern Sumatra, which affected Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. The Tsunami watch is in effect for Indonesia, India, Thailand and Malaysia. 7.6 and 5.5 Magnitude Earthquakes Rocks Southern Sumatra, Indonesia, Malaysia & Singapore
Powerful earthquake triggers Tsunami in American Samoa, killing at least 14PAGO PAGO, American Samoa — Towering tsunami waves spawned by a powerful earthquake swept ashore on two South Pacific island chains early Tuesday, killing at least 14 people and leaving dozens of others missing at devastated National Park Service facilities. Southeast Asian basketball league launched in Malaysia; 6 teams to start competitionKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — The first pan-ASEAN professional basketball league has been officially launched. Dozens die as strong quake strikes Samoas, causing residents to flee from tsunamiPAGO PAGO, American Samoa — A powerful Pacific Ocean earthquake spawned towering tsunami waves that swept ashore on Samoa and American Samoa, flooding and flattening villages, killing dozens of people and leaving several workers missing at devastated National Park Service facilities. Strong quake strikes between Samoa and American Samoa, causing residents to flee from TsunamiPAGO PAGO, American Samoa — A powerful 8.3-magnitude earthquake struck in the South Pacific between Samoa and American Samoa around dawn Tuesday, sending terrified residents fleeing for higher ground as a tsunami swept ashore, flattening at least one village. There were no immediate reports of fatalities. Strong quake triggers tsunami in the Samoas, killing at least 34 and flattening villagesPAGO PAGO, American Samoa — Towering tsunami waves spawned by a powerful earthquake swept ashore on Samoa and American Samoa early Tuesday, flattening villages, killing at least 34 people and leaving dozens of workers missing at devastated National Park Service facilities. Villagers in Indonesia oppose burying terror suspects in their hometownsJAKARTA, Indonesia — Plans to give hometown burials to three suspected al-Qaida-linked Islamist militants killed in a police raid last week are being opposed by some residents, who say they don’t want their villages to be known as resting places for terrorists. Record-holding 19.2-pound baby boy draws crowds to Indonesian hospitalKISARAN, Indonesia — Indonesia’s heaviest-ever newborn drew curious crowds Friday to a hospital where the boy named Akbar — or the Great in Arabic — came into the world at a record 19.2 pounds (8.7 kilograms). Asian leaders aim to press greater voice on global financial decisions, will face demands tooWASHINGTON — Asian leaders at this week’s economic summit will demand a greater voice in the way global financial institutions make crucial decisions. Likewise, the world’s established powers will have some demands of their own. Indonesian police say DNA test confirms death of Southeast Asian terrorist NoordinJAKARTA, Indonesia — DNA tests have confirmed that Southeast Asia terrorist leader Noordin Top was killed days ago in a shootout with Indonesian security forces, police said Saturday. Asian countries at G-20 push for greater decision-making role, face demands on climate, tradeWASHINGTON — Asian leaders gathering at next week’s economic summit in Pittsburgh will be demanding a greater voice in the way global financial institutions make crucial decisions. Likewise, the world’s established powers will have some demands of their own for the rising Asian nations. Indonesian police say DNA test confirms death of terrorist NoordinJAKARTA, Indonesia — DNA tests have confirmed it was Southeast Asia terrorist leader Noordin Top who was killed days ago in a shootout with police, Indonesian police said Saturday. Magnitude-6.4 quake jolts Bali, injuring seven (Second Lead, Changing Dateline)BALI - An earthquake registering 6.4 on the Richter scale struck off the Indonesian resort island of Bali Saturday, triggering panic among tourists and residents. Earthquake on Indonesia’s Bali resort injures 7, sends panicked tourists fleeing outdoorsBALI, Indonesia — A strong earthquake shook the popular Indonesian resort island of Bali early Saturday, injuring at least seven people and sending panicked tourists and residents fleeing out of homes and hotels. Al-Qaida losing strength with deaths of key operatives in Pakistan, Somalia and IndonesiaLONDON — Recent targeted attacks that killed militants in Somalia, Indonesia and Pakistan have chipped away at al-Qaida’s power base, sapping the terror network of key leaders and experienced operatives who train recruits and wage attacks. Slain Indonesian terrorist, who idolized bin Laden, dressed as woman to dodge policeJAKARTA, Indonesia — The death of Indonesia’s most-wanted terror leader in a raid this week closes one of the country’s biggest manhunts — a seven-year chase for a charismatic militant who taught followers to build bombs and wore veils to elude capture. |
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