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Indonesia quake aftermath: Residents cope up with destruction

Indonesia quake aftermath: Residents cope up with destruction

Hundreds of people were injured and more than 10,000 buildings destroyed or heavily damaged.

9 Dec 2016 12:44 PM IST

A strong undersea earthquake rocked Indonesias Aceh province early on Wednesday, killing at least 52 people and causing dozens of buildings to collapse.

Strong earthquake rattles Indonesia killing dozens, injuring several

Indonesia's Climate, Meteorology and Geophysics Agency said the quake has no potential to trigger a tsunami.

7 Dec 2016 1:26 PM IST

Cuba nears end of mourning for Fidel Castro with second big rally

Cuba nears end of mourning for Fidel Castro with second big rally

The 90-year-old revolutionary leader and former president died November 25.

4 Dec 2016 3:09 PM IST

Miami exiles rally for Cuba freedom after Castros death

Miami exiles rally for Cuba freedom after Castro's death

A moment of silence was held for those who died trying to escape Cuba by crossing the treacherous Florida Straits.

1 Dec 2016 12:54 PM IST

Miamis joyous Cubans hope for change with Fidel Castros death

Miami's joyous Cubans hope for change with Fidel Castro's death

Havana plunged into mourning Saturday and celebrations erupted in Miami at the death of Cuban revolutionary leader Fidel...

27 Nov 2016 5:03 PM IST

Cuban revolutionary leader Fidel Castro dies at 90

Cuban revolutionary leader Fidel Castro dies at 90

One of the world's longest-serving rulers, he defied successive US administrations and assassination attempts.

26 Nov 2016 12:36 PM IST

ISIS truck bomb in Iraq sows carnage among Shiite pilgrims

ISIS truck bomb in Iraq sows carnage among Shiite pilgrims

IS, which is fighting to defend its Mosul stronghold in northern Iraq, claimed responsibility for the attack.

25 Nov 2016 2:06 PM IST

Tokyo gets snowfall in November for first time in 54 years

Tokyo gets snowfall in November for first time in 54 years

Meteorologists forecast up to 2 centimeters (1 inch) would fall, and more in the mountains northwest of Tokyo.

24 Nov 2016 10:08 AM IST

Prayers return to Iraqi monastery ravaged by ISIS

Prayers return to Iraqi monastery ravaged by ISIS

The priests fled and most have not returned.

23 Nov 2016 3:41 PM IST

Millions of black-clad Shia Muslims, crying and beating their chests in mourning, streamed through a shrine in the Iraqi city of Karbala Monday under heavy protection from the security forces.

Millions throng Iraq shrine despite fears of an Islamic State attack

Some pilgrims came from as far afield as Basra, Iraq's main southern port city some 500 kilometres away by road.

22 Nov 2016 1:30 PM IST

Iraq: Civilians flee fighting between ISIS militants, Iraqi forces in Mosul

Iraq: Civilians flee fighting between ISIS militants, Iraqi forces in...

Displaced Iraqi citizens have been fleeing the fighting between Iraqi forces and Islamic State militants.

19 Nov 2016 3:07 PM IST

Thieves riding donkeys steal sea turtle eggs on Mexican beach

Thieves riding donkeys steal sea turtle eggs on Mexican beach

The thieves were gone before dozens of children arrived several hours later to watch the turtle hatchlings scramble into...

18 Nov 2016 2:14 PM IST