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6.2-magnitude earthquake hits west of Manila (AP)

March 25th, 2010

AP - A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck west of Manila on Thursday, the seismology institute reported, causing buildings in the Philippine capital to shake and sending frightened workers out of their…

Strong earthquake rocks central Japan (AP)

March 14th, 2010

AP - A strong earthquake has hit central Japan, rattling buildings in the crowded Tokyo capital.

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Strong earthquake slams eastern Turkey, kills 51 (AP)

March 8th, 2010

In this image from TV,  showing emergency workers and local people as they work to clear rubble to reach victims in Elazig Province, eastern Turkey, following a strong earthquake Monday March 8, 2010.  A strong earthquake, with a preliminary magnitude of 6, hit eastern Turkey on Monday,  knocking down many stone or mud-brick houses and minarets in at least six villages in Elazig Province, an official said. (AP Photo / DHA TV)AP - A strong, pre-dawn earthquake struck eastern Turkey on Monday, killing 51 people as it knocked down stone and mud-brick houses and minarets in at least six villages, the…

Earthquake flattens Turkish villages, kills 51 (AP)

March 8th, 2010

Rescue workers and people remove rubble from a destroyed house in Okcular village in the eastern province of Elazig, Turkey, Monday, March 8, 2010, hours after a strong earthquake, with a preliminary magnitude of 6, hit eastern Turkey early Monday. The temblor struck six villages in Elazig province, toppling stone or mud-brick homes and minarets of mosques. (AP Photo/ Omer Fansa, Anatolia)AP - A strong, pre-dawn earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6 struck eastern Turkey on Monday, killing 51 people as it knocked down stone and mud-brick houses and minarets…

6.0 earthquake hits eastern Turkey, kills 57 (AP)

March 8th, 2010

Rescue workers and people remove rubble from a destroyed house in Okcular village in the eastern province of Elazig, Turkey, Monday, March 8, 2010, hours after a strong earthquake, with a preliminary magnitude of 6, hit eastern Turkey early Monday. The temblor struck six villages in Elazig province, toppling stone or mud-brick homes and minarets of mosques. (AP Photo/ Omer Fansa, Anatolia)AP - A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6 struck eastern Turkey on Monday, killing 57 people as it knocked down stone or mud-brick houses and minarets in…

Earthquake hits eastern Turkey; at least 57 dead (AP)

March 8th, 2010

Rescue workers and people remove rubble from a destroyed house in Okcular village in the eastern province of Elazig, Turkey, Monday, March 8, 2010, hours after a strong earthquake, with a preliminary magnitude of 6, hit eastern Turkey early Monday. The temblor struck six villages in Elazig province, toppling stone or mud-brick homes and minarets of mosques. (AP Photo/ Omer Fansa, Anatolia)AP - A strong earthquake, with a preliminary magnitude of 6, hit eastern Turkey on Monday, killing 57 people and knocking down houses in at least six small villages, an…

Official: 57 dead in earthquake in eastern Turkey (AP)

March 8th, 2010

A man points at a seismic chart indicating the registered tremors of a powerful earthquake. At least 39 people have been killed in an earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale that struck the eastern Turkish province of Elazig, the local governor has said.(AFP/File/Sam Yeh)AP - An official says the death toll in the strong earthquake that hit eastern Turkey has reached 57.


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Earthquake hits eastern Turkey; at least 41 dead (AP)

March 8th, 2010

A man points at a seismic chart indicating the registered tremors of a powerful earthquake. At least 39 people have been killed in an earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale that struck the eastern Turkish province of Elazig, the local governor has said.(AFP/File/Sam Yeh)AP - A strong earthquake, with a preliminary magnitude of 6, hit eastern Turkey on Monday, killing at least 41 people and knocking down houses in at least six small…

Haiti earthquake opens window on dismal prisons (AP)

March 6th, 2010

A 19-year-old boy, who spent four years in jail without being charged or face a judge, speaks with the Associated Press on condition of anonymity because of his legal situation, in Port-au-Prince, Saturday, March 6, 2010. The teenager is one of the more than 5,000 prisoners who fled their cells following January's devastating earthquake and are now being slowly rounded up by Haitian police and returned to a system notorious for appalling conditions and delays. (AP Photo/Esteban Felix)AP - The skinny teenager appears nervous, and with reason: He is waiting for a tap on the shoulder that could send him back to the dismal prison where he…

Strong earthquake hits Taiwan; injuries reported (AP)

March 4th, 2010

A woman walks inside a temple damaged by a quake that hit Shanlin Township, Kaohsiung County, southern Taiwan, March 4, 2010. An earthquake of magnitude 6.4 shook Taiwan early on Thursday, injuring 11, stopping transport and causing minor damage and fires in the southern half of the island.       REUTERS/Stringer (TAIWAN - Tags: DISASTER RELIGION) TAIWAN OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN TAIWANAP - A powerful 6.4-magnitude earthquake rocked southern Taiwan on Thursday, terrifying residents, disrupting communications and triggering at least one large fire. Twelve people were injured, the National Fire Agency…