Indonesia races to find survivors of 7.6-magnitude earthquake as death toll reaches 777PADANG, Indonesia — Rescue workers pulled victims, some screaming in pain, from the heavy rubble of buildings felled by a powerful earthquake that a government official said killed at least 777 people. The U.N. put the death toll at 1,100 and said it was likely to rise. Sodden Philippines begins evacuations ahead of another storm as toll from last one tops 350MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines began evacuating a province near Manila on Thursday ahead of a looming typhoon, as rain falling on the saturated capital added to the misery of victims of recent floods and stoked fears of another disaster. Indonesia races to find survivors of powerful earthquake as death toll reaches 777JAKARTA, Indonesia — An Indonesian government official says the death toll in this week’s earthquake on Sumatra has risen to 777. Buddhists: Vietnamese police try to oust famed monk’s followers from second templeHANOI, Vietnam — Followers of a world-famous Buddhist teacher who were forced out of a Vietnamese monastery over the weekend have taken refuge at a nearby pagoda, but they say they have once again been surrounded by police. Indonesia races to find survivors of 7.6-magnitude earthquake as death toll reaches 531PADANG, Indonesia — Rescue workers pulled victims, some screaming in pain, from the heavy rubble of buildings felled by a powerful earthquake that killed at least 777 people. The death toll was still expected to rise. Senate climate bill fails to lift perceptions of US at international global warming talksBANGKOK — The honeymoon appears to be over for the United States at U.N. climate talks. Second quakes terrifies Indonesians after temblor kills more than 500, shatters buildingsPADANG, Indonesia — Rescue workers used excavators Thursday to pull out victims, some screaming in pain, from the heavy rubble of buildings felled by a powerful earthquake that killed at least 529 people. The death toll was expected to rise. Sodden Philippines readies for another storm as toll from the last one risesMANILA, Philippines — Asia had little respite Thursday from an already brutal storm season, with warnings the next tempest was en route to the Philippines while three nations counted their dead from the previous typhoon, with the toll reaching 386. Second quakes terrifies Indonesians after temblor kills hundreds, fells buildings
Government official says death toll in Indonesian earthquake has risen to 467JAKARTA, Indonesia — A government official says the death toll in Wednesday’s earthquake on Indonesia’s Sumatra island has reached 467. Oil falls below $70 in Asia amid mixed US crude inventory dataOil prices fell below $70 a barrel Thursday after surging overnight on signs U.S. gasoline demand may be improving. Weaker equity markets and gains by the dollar helped push down oil prices. Typhoon Ketsana kills more than 360 in path of destruction across Southeast AsiaMANILA, Philippines — A new typhoon gathered strength Thursday off the Philippines while nearly 700,000 people still sought help in badly stretched relief centers from massive flooding caused by Ketsana, one of the region’s most destructive storms in years. US Geological Survey says another powerful quake has shaken Indonesia’s Sumatra islandJAKARTA, Indonesia — The U.S. Geological Survey says another powerful earthquake has shaken western Indonesia. Quake strikes Indonesia, killing hundreds and trapping many under collapsed buildingsPADANG, Indonesia — A powerful earthquake that struck western Indonesia trapped thousands of people under collapsed buildings — including hospitals, a hotel and a classroom, officials said. At least 200 bodies were found in one coastal city and the toll was expected to be far higher. Powerful earthquake strikes Indonesia, triggering landslides, trapping thousands, killing 200JAKARTA, Indonesia — A powerful earthquake that struck western Indonesia triggered landslides and trapped thousands of people under collapsed buildings — including two hospitals, an official said. At least 200 bodies were found in one coastal city and the toll was expected to be far higher. Death toll from Indonesia quake jumps to 200 as search for survivors resumesJAKARTA, Indonesia — A disaster management official says at least 200 people have been killed by the powerful earthquake that struck western Indonesia. US diplomat says engagement with military-run Myanmar won’t replace sanctionsWASHINGTON — The Obama administration said Wednesday it will not relax harsh sanctions against military-run Myanmar even as it pursues a new policy of direct talks with the Southeast Asian nation’s generals. Powerful earthquake strikes Indonesia, triggering landslides, trapping thousands and killing 75JAKARTA, Indonesia — A powerful earthquake struck western Indonesia on Wednesday, triggering landslides and trapping thousands under collapsed buildings — including two hospitals, an official said. At least 75 bodies were found, but the toll was expected to be far higher. US diplomat says engagement won’t replace sanctions against Myanmar’s governmentWASHINGTON — The Obama administration says it will not ease harsh sanctions against military-run Myanmar (mee-an-MAWR’) even as it pursues a new policy of dialogue with the Southeast Asian nation’s ruling generals. Quake strikes Indonesia, trapping thousands under collapsed buildingsJAKARTA, Indonesia — A powerful earthquake struck western Indonesia on Wednesday, triggering landslides and trapping thousands under collapsed buildings — including two hospitals, an official said. At least 75 bodies were found, but the toll was expected to be far higher. Food, medicine, temporary morgue sent to tsunami-stricken Samoas, death toll at 119APIA, Samoa — Police searched a ghastly landscape of mud-strewn streets, pulverized homes and bodies scattered in a swamp Wednesday as dazed survivors emerged from the muck and mire of an earthquake and tsunami that killed at least 119 in the South Pacific. Disaster official says death toll from tsunami hits 83 in Samoa, bringing total count to 119APIA, Samoa — A senior Samoan disaster official says the nation’s death toll has risen to 83 following a massive tsunami. She said more bodies are expected to be recovered as searches resumed at dawn. Disaster officials sending food, temporary morgue to tsunami disaster in Samoas that killed 99APIA, Samoa — Disaster officials rushed food, medicine and a temporary morgue to the Samoas on Wednesday after a powerful earthquake unleashed a tsunami that flattened villages and swept cars and people out to sea. At least 99 people were killed. 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. Wal-Mart chairman warns of lethargic economic recovery, eyes growth in China and IndiaKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — The chairman of Wal-Mart Stores Inc. warned Wednesday the global economic recovery will likely be lethargic, even as the retailing behemoth sees great growth potential in China and India. 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. Rescuers pull more bodies from rivers as death toll from flooding in the Philippines hits 240
US says its talks with Myanmar meant to discern junta’s ties to NKoreaWASHINGTON — The top U.S. diplomat for East Asia said Monday that direct U.S. engagement with Myanmar’s military leaders could provide crucial answers on the junta’s dealings with North Korea. |
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2nd quake shakes Indonesia after temblor kills 467
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