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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.

Albornoz banned from Australia Tests after Gardner row

Albornoz banned from Australia Tests after Gardner row

Albornoz banned from Australia Tests after Gardner row

Albornoz banned from Australia Tests after Gardner row

Argentina fly-half Tomas Albornoz will sit out Tests with the Wallabies after receiving a four-match ban following a bust-up with Aussie referee Angus Gardner.

Death toll from Venezuela quakes passes 3500

Death toll from Venezuela quakes passes 3500

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.

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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.

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 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

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

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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.

Death toll in Venezuela quakes tops 1400

Death toll in Venezuela quakes tops 1400

Death toll in Venezuela quakes tops 1400

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

Venezuela quake toll nears 1000, search intensifies

Venezuela quake toll nears 1000, search intensifies

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

Venezuela quake toll soars as rescue crews comb rubble

Venezuela quake toll soars as rescue crews comb rubble

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

Thousands feared dead after major quakes hit Venezuela

Thousands feared dead after major quakes hit Venezuela

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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Buzzer beater sees Aussie surf star book Rio semi spot

Ethan Ewing will have to take down Brazil's world champion and local star Yago Dora to keep alive his hopes of winning the World Surf League's Rio Pro.

Colombian right-wing candidate wins presidential poll

The Donald Trump endorsed right-‌wing candidate in Colombia's presidential race has scored a narrow victory over his leftist rival.

Two surfers left standing after Aussie wipe-out in Rio

Australia's top-ranked men's surfer Ethan Ewing and Morgan Cibilic are through to the quarter-finals of the Rio Pro while two rookies shocked the women's draw.

Aussie surfers ride a wave of success in Brazil

Aussie surfers are making waves in Brazil, with Callum Robson and Ethan Ewing among the men's winners and Sally Fitzgibbons and Isabella Nichols impressing.

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US singer Oliver Tree presumed dead after chopper crash

US singer and comedian Oliver Tree is listed as a passenger on a helicopter that crashed in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro, killing everyone on board.

AI controversy swirls around Trinidad and Tobago author

A prize-winning Caribbean writer from Trinidad and Tobago is embroiled in controversy involving a short story and allegations AI was used to write it.

Peru faces presidential runoff as vote count drags on

Peruvians will vote in a presidential runoff in two months after none of the candidates secured an outright election victory over the weekend.

Counting continues in Peru election, runoff likely

Around half of Peru’s official election result remains outstanding as thousands of voters return to the polls for a second day after earlier delays.

Peru election marred by delays as Fujimori leads count

Keiko Fujimori, daughter of former president Alberto Fujimori, narrowly leads Peru's national election - a vote hit by delays as it heads to a run-off.

Dozens killed in military plane crash in Colombia

The search for survivors continues after a Hercules C-130 crashed after take-off in Colombia, killing at least 66 of the military and police personnel on board.

AC/DC guitarist Young leaves hospital in Argentina

AC/DC guitarist Stevie Young has been seen leaving a hospital in the Argentinian capital Buenos Aires.

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