Jun 06 3 dead after 4.9 magnitude earthquake strikes southern Haiti By Evens Sanon, Dánica Coto, Associated Press The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake struck before dawn on Tuesday near the southern coastal city of Jeremie at a depth of six miles. Continue reading
Apr 20 Watch 5:57 What the holy month means for Muslims in Turkey and Syria amid earthquake destruction By Amna Nawaz, Zeba Warsi Friday is Eid al-Fitr, the Muslim festival marking the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. But in southern Turkey and northwestern Syria, festivities have been muted by a mood of mourning and calls for help months after twin earthquakes… Continue watching
Apr 14 7.0 magnitude earthquake hits off of Indonesia's main island, no tsunami threat By Associated Press JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — A strong earthquake has shaken parts of Indonesia's main island of Java and tourist island of Bali, causing panic but there are no immediate reports of serious damage or casualties. Continue reading
Feb 24 Watch 5:31 Earthquake recovery hampered by sheer scale of destruction in Turkey and Syria By Jane Ferguson, Zeba Warsi In the two weeks since deadly earthquakes hit southern Turkey and northern Syria, the focus has shifted from rescue to rehabilitation. The task ahead is not only to reconstruct homes, but also to rebuild lives, especially for the youngest victims. Continue watching
Feb 23 Death toll from massive Turkey, Syria earthquake tops 47,000 By Associated Press Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu has raised the number of fatalities in Turkey from the magnitude 7.8 earthquake to 43,556. The combined death toll in Turkey and Syria now stands at 47,244. Continue reading
Feb 21 Watch 3:56 News Wrap: Biden administration formally proposes restrictions to asylum seekers In our news wrap Tuesday, the Biden administration formally proposed restrictions to asylum seekers at the southern border, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said it is now up to Iran to end a deadlock over restoring the 2015 nuclear deal,… Continue watching
Feb 21 Turkey, Syria face more loss after latest earthquake By Zeynep Bilginsoy, Suzan Fraser, Associated Press Turkey’s disaster management authority, AFAD, said the new quake killed six people and injured 294 others, including 18 who were in critical condition. Continue reading
Feb 20 Watch 5:16 News Wrap: New earthquake shakes Turkey-Syria border region In our news wrap Monday, a new earthquake touched off more terror across the Turkey-Syria border region, the far-right government in Israel advanced an overhaul of the courts amid mass dissent, the UN nuclear watchdog says it's asking Iran about… Continue watching
Feb 20 Magnitude 6.4-earthquake hits devastated Turkey, Syria By Suzan Fraser, Associated Press A new, 6.4 magnitude earthquake has jolted Turkey's Hatay province which was devastated by a massive tremor two weeks ago. Continue reading
Feb 19 Watch 5:18 News Wrap: Blinken visits Turkey, pledges more disaster aid after quakes In our news wrap Sunday, Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Turkey and pledged an additional $100 million in U.S. aid for earthquake recovery efforts in the region, Syria says Israeli airstrikes in Damascus killed at least five people in… Continue watching