State of Catastrophe Declared in Chile After Massive Quake
A massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck Chile early Saturday, collapsing buildings, killing dozens and downing phone lines. President Michele Bachelet declared a “state of catastrophe” in central Chile and said the death toll was rising
8 Killed in Heavy Rain in Southwestern Haiti
Haitian officials say eight people are dead and two missing after heavy rain pounded the southwest and caused widespread flooding.
Massive Magnitude 8.8 Quake Hits Chile, Killing Over 80
A massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck Chile early Saturday, collapsing buildings, killing dozens and downing phone lines. President Michele Bachelet declared a “state of catastrophe” in central Chile and said the death toll was rising.
State of Catastrophe Declared in Chile After Quake
A massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck Chile early Saturday, collapsing buildings, killing dozens and downing phone lines. President Michele Bachelet declared a “state of catastrophe” in central Chile and said the death toll was rising.
Troops Clear Last Pockets of Resistance in Marjah
Marines and Afghan troops who fought through the center of Marjah linked up Saturday with American soldiers on the northern edge of the former Taliban stronghold, clearing the town’s last major pocket of resistance.
Kabul Homicide Attacks Kill 10, Taliban Claim Responsibility
The Taliban are claiming responsibility for deadly homicide attacks that killed at least 10 people in the heart of Kabul.
19 Killed in Fireworks Explosion in China
An explosion triggered by residents setting off fireworks to celebrate the Lunar New Year tore through a village in southern China, killing 19 people and wounding more than 30 as the country neared the end of its biggest holiday.
Powerful Earthquake Injures 2 in Japan
A powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.9 rattled Japan’s southern islands early Saturday, injuring two and initially prompting fears of a tsunami.
Cruise Ship Slams Into Resort Docks, Killing 3
A luxury cruise liner slammed into the pier as it docked at a Red Sea resort in Egypt, leaving three crew members dead, officials said.
Accidental Discovery Pieces Together Bible Manuscript
Two parts of an ancient biblical manuscript separated across centuries and continents were reunited in a joint display Friday, thanks to an accidental discovery that is helping illuminate a dark period in the history of the Hebrew Bible.