Four earthquakes strike off Canada's west coast

Four earthquakes strike off Canada's west coast

WASHINGTON: Four earthquakes - measuring from 4.9- to 6.8-magnitude - struck in quick succession off Canada's west coast late Sunday (Oct 21), the US Geological Survey said.
Scores killed in Indonesia quake-tsunami

Scores killed in Indonesia quake-tsunami

Scores of people were killed when a powerful quake and tsunami struck central Indonesia, an AFP photographer at the scene said on Saturday (Sep 29), as rescuers scrambled to reach the stricken region.