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Colombia's deadly earthquake claims at least 111 people

Colombia's deadly earthquake claims at least 111 people

At least 111 people have been killed and dozens of buildings have collapsed in cities across western Colombia after a powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck.

Japan quake survivors left homeless in sweltering heat

Japan quake survivors left homeless in sweltering heat

Japan quake survivors left homeless in sweltering heat

Japan quake survivors left homeless in sweltering heat

Thousands of people face shortages and hot days living in cars and crowded shelters as southern Japan reels from a powerful earthquake that killed 34 people.

Hope dwindles as Japan quake death toll rises to 25

Hope dwindles as Japan quake death toll rises to 25

Hope dwindles as Japan quake death toll rises to 25

Hope dwindles as Japan quake death toll rises to 25

Time is running out to find survivors of a powerful earthquake that hit southern Japan, as the death toll rises and recovery efforts continue.

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Survivors pulled from mall rubble as quake toll rises

Survivors pulled from mall rubble as quake toll rises

Rescuers are racing against time to find people alive amid the destruction after a powerful earthquake rocked southern Japan, killing at least 13 people.

Deaths feared in mall after powerful quake hits Japan

Deaths feared in mall after powerful quake hits Japan

"Quite a few" people are presumed dead at a shopping centre in southern Japan after a major earthquake damaged buildings, cut power and halted travel.

Death toll from Venezuela quakes passes 3500

Death toll from Venezuela quakes passes 3500

Almost 18,000 people are still homeless more than a week after twin earthquakes struck Venezuela's capital and nearby coastal regions.

Grim death toll from Venezuela quakes keeps climbing

Grim death toll from Venezuela quakes keeps climbing

Search-and-rescue operations in Venezuela are winding down, 11 days after twin earthquakes devastated the country, with the focus now on clearing debris.

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Death toll from Venezuela quakes nearing 3000

Death toll from Venezuela quakes nearing 3000

Death toll from Venezuela quakes nearing 3000

Death toll from Venezuela quakes nearing 3000

Tens of thousands of people remain missing after the devastating twin quakes that hit Venezuela 10 days ago, as the death toll nudges a grim new toll.

Venezuela's leader angrily defends earthquake response

Venezuela's leader angrily defends earthquake response

Venezuela's leader angrily defends earthquake response

Venezuela's leader angrily defends earthquake response

Venezuela's earthquake response was panned as slow and disorganised, but leader Delcy Rodriguez insists authorities acted quickly and are doing all they can.

Venezuela's toll from twin earthquakes rises to 2295

Venezuela's toll from twin earthquakes rises to 2295

Venezuela's toll from twin earthquakes rises to 2295

Venezuela's toll from twin earthquakes rises to 2295

The death toll from the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 2295 with tens of thousands reported missing.

Venezuelans grapple with earthquake losses from afar

Venezuelans grapple with earthquake losses from afar

Venezuelans grapple with earthquake losses from afar

Venezuelans grapple with earthquake losses from afar

Lethal earthquakes have mobilised a South American country's small diaspora community in Australia as they try to pitch in despite the distance.

Hopes of finding more Venezuela quakes survivors fade

Hopes of finding more Venezuela quakes survivors fade

Hopes of finding more Venezuela quakes survivors fade

Hopes of finding more Venezuela quakes survivors fade

The death toll in Venezuela is heading towards 2000 after two earthquakes but officials are preparing for a much worse scenario - by ordering 10,000 body bags.

Survivors decry slow aid after deadly Venezuela quakes

Survivors decry slow aid after deadly Venezuela quakes

Survivors decry slow aid after deadly Venezuela quakes

Survivors decry slow aid after deadly Venezuela quakes

As the death toll from the Venezuela earthquakes rises to more than 1700, anger is mounting over a lack of government aid and a co-ordinated response.

Aftershock rattles Venezuela as rescuers search rubble

Aftershock rattles Venezuela as rescuers search rubble

Aftershock rattles Venezuela as rescuers search rubble

Aftershock rattles Venezuela as rescuers search rubble

A 4.6-magnitude aftershock has hit Venezuela as rescue crews continue their search for survivors days after twin earthquakes devastated the capital.

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Death toll in Venezuela quakes tops 1400

More than 1600 foreign rescuers have arrived in Venezuela to join the race against time to find survivors after two massive earthquakes hit the country.

Venezuela quake toll nears 1000, search intensifies

The death toll from Venezeula twin earthquakes is nearing 1000 with hundreds of people still trapped, according to government estimates.

Venezuela quake toll soars as rescue crews comb rubble

The deaths from Venezuela's devastating earthquakes have soared to 589 with 2980 injured as rescue efforts continue in the ruins for thousands still missing.

Thousands feared dead after major quakes hit Venezuela

A pair of powerful earthquakes have rocked Venezuela, tearing down buildings and killing at least 164 people, although the toll is feared to be over 10,000.

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Race to reach trapped after powerful Philippines quake

Two people have been pulled alive from rubble in the Philippines as rescuers scramble to find survivors of a powerful earthquake that killed at least 37 people.

At least 32 dead after powerful quake rocks Philippines

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake has hit the southern Philippines, killing at least 32 people, damaging buildings and sparking tsunami alerts.

Japan eases tsunami alert after powerful quake strikes

Japan has downgraded tsunami warnings triggered after a magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck in waters off its northeast coast.

Earthquake near major gold mine 'like an explosion'

A 4.5-magnitude earthquake has been felt by thousands of people along Australia's east coast and halted operations at a major gold mine.

Earthquake rumbles outback, waking Uluru visitors

A magnitude-5.5 earthquake has jolted residents awake in the outback, swinging light fittings and rattling windows.

Deadly quake off Indonesia triggers small tsunami

An undersea earthquake has toppled buildings in parts of northern Indonesia, killed at least one person and generated a small tsunami.

Two dead as powerful earthquake rocks Mexico

A strong earthquake has rattled southern Mexico, killing two people and interrupting President Claudia Sheinbaum’s first press briefing of the new year.

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