World Aug 17 Thousands await aid in Indonesia after powerful earthquake that killed at least 68 Authorities declared a 14-day state of emergency and sent thousands of security personnel and aid supplies, though difficult access has slowed relief efforts. Survivors urgently appealed for food, water, medicine and cooking equipment. By Firdia Lisnawati, Niniek Karmini, Associated Press
World Aug 11 Watch 3:47 Search for earthquake survivors in Colombia enters critical phase In Colombia, the desperate search for survivors is entering a critical phase after the powerful earthquake that devastated parts of the country. More than 180 people are confirmed dead. But 24 hours after the quake struck, there are still remarkable… By Geoff Bennett, Veronica Vela
World Aug 11 Colombia searches for over 3,000 missing after powerful earthquake kills at least 179 Mayors and governors from Cali, Pereira, Choco and Manizales said Tuesday at least 179 people died in those four areas during Monday's 7.4 magnitude earthquake. By Marko Álvarez, Astrid Suárez, Megan Janetsky, Associated Press
World Aug 10 Watch 2:26 7.4-magnitude earthquake rocks Colombia, crumbling homes and buildings A powerful and deadly earthquake hit Colombia on Monday, killing at least 111 people, toppling buildings and leaving a trail of destruction. Geoff Bennett reports. By Geoff Bennett, Veronica Vela
Jul 31 Quake survivors in southwestern Japan sleep in cars in sweltering heat as death toll rises to 34 By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press, Mayuko Ono, Associated Pres Rescuers raced to find those still missing after the quake triggered a mall explosion, toppled a factory chimney and flattened homes. Continue reading
Jul 30 Hope dwindles for rescue after southwestern Japan earthquake as death toll climbs to 25 By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press Time was running out to find survivors, as rescuers continued to work in the Kumamoto area on Japan’s southern main island of Kyushu, where the magnitude 7.1 earthquake hit Tuesday. The number of people missing was unclear. Continue reading
Jul 10 Illnesses surge in quake-hit Venezuelan communities as humanitarian crisis builds By Regina Garcia Cano, Associated Press Doctors treating people in the northern state of La Guaira on Thursday reported an increase in skin conditions and diarrheal diseases, as well as of requests for medications for the treatment of chronic illnesses, including diabetes and high blood pressure. Continue reading
Jul 07 As quake rescue winds down, Venezuelans face horrors of recovering their own dead family members By Fernanda Pesce, Isabel DeBre, Associated Press The more time passes, the more gruesome the recovery process becomes. Continue reading
Jul 03 Venezuelans rush to identify the bodies of their loved ones as earthquake deaths multiply By Regina Garcia Cano, Dánica Coto, Associated Press Many fear mass graves are coming as they search for the bodies of loved ones who died in the earthquakes. Continue reading