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60 earthquakes hit Iran in a week
Iran experiences 60 earthquakes in a week, with Khorasan Razavi reporting the highest number.
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Painter supporting quake-hit Kumamoto with manga ‘Kinnikuman’
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Painter supporting quake-hit Kumamoto with manga ‘Kinnikuman’
A local painter in Kumamoto Prefecture is supporting reconstruction efforts after a powerful earthquake last month through collaborative works with the popular manga series ‘Kinnikuman.’
Magnitude 5.9 earthquake rattles Tokyo and eastern Kanto region
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Magnitude 5.9 earthquake rattles Tokyo and eastern Kanto region
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake centered in southern Ibaraki Prefecture shook Tokyo and the eastern Kanto region at 2 a.m. Sunday, with no threat of a tsunami. Shaking was recorded at an intensity of lower 5 on Japan's seven-point shindo seismic scale in Tokyo's Adachi Ward an…
Local doctor in earthquake-hit Kumamoto brings medical care to evacuees
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Local doctor in earthquake-hit Kumamoto brings medical care to evacuees
A local doctor in earthquake-hit Kumamoto is offering checkups and health consultations to people staying at evacuation shelters, striving to fulfill his role as a primary care physician.
Indonesian mother recounts emergency birth during 7.7-magnitude quake
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Indonesian mother recounts emergency birth during 7.7-magnitude quake
An Indonesian mother, Maria Florida Nogo Kelen, recounts her experience of giving birth during a 7.7-magnitude earthquake that killed 68 people in eastern Indonesia.
Kumamon visits quake-hit children’s school to spread cheer
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Kumamon visits quake-hit children’s school to spread cheer
Kumamon, the popular mascot of Kumamoto Prefecture, visited an elementary school in Hikawa, a town hit hard by a powerful earthquake, to give children a brief moment of relief.
Foreign nationals support one another following quake in Kumamoto
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Foreign nationals support one another following quake in Kumamoto
Many foreign residents in Kumamoto Prefecture, hit by a major earthquake late last month, are supporting one another as some hesitate to go to evacuation centers or struggle to obtain information on relief supplies due to language barriers and cultural differences.
Kumamoto quake toll rises to 39
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Kumamoto quake toll rises to 39
The death toll from the powerful earthquake that rocked Kumamoto Prefecture late last month has increased by one to 39, the prefectural government's disaster response headquarters said Saturday.
One week on, disaster response in Kumamoto shifts to helping survivors
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One week on, disaster response in Kumamoto shifts to helping survivors
A week after a major earthquake in Kumamoto, Japan, the focus has shifted from rescue to supporting survivors. Concerns are rising over heatstroke and blood clots due to poor conditions in evacuation centers and scorching summer heat.
Donations to quake-hit Kumamoto via hometown tax system reach ¥730 million
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Donations to quake-hit Kumamoto via hometown tax system reach ¥730 million
Donations to earthquake-hit municipalities in Kumamoto Prefecture via the furusato nōzei hometown tax donation system have exceeded ¥730 million, Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said Monday.
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Death toll from Venezuela earthquakes passes 6,000
The Venezuelan government has announced that the confirmed death toll from a pair of heavy earthquakes that struck the country in June has risen to 6,125 people. The government faces mounting criticism for shortcomings in the response to the deadly earthquakes.
Long lines at Tokyo shop selling Kumamoto goods after quake
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Long lines at Tokyo shop selling Kumamoto goods after quake
Visitors at a Tokyo shop selling Kumamoto products have formed long lines every day since Tuesday’s massive earthquake in the southwestern prefecture. Customers say they want to support people in areas devastated by the 7.1 magnitude quake by purchasing specialty goods an…
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Dozens injured as earthquake hits near Naples in seismic swarm
At least 26 people have been injured after a 4.7-magnitude earthquake rocked a region near Naples, in southern Italy. The quake caused power outages, disrupted public transport and damaged a pier in Campi Flegrei, the site of Europe’s largest volcanic crater.
Kumamoto quake survivors battle intense heat as death toll rises to 36
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Kumamoto quake survivors battle intense heat as death toll rises to 36
Survivors of a large earthquake that struck Kumamoto Prefecture earlier this week were battling against intense heat Saturday, as the estimated death toll rose to at least 36. Over 9,000 evacuees marked their first weekend since Tuesday’s magnitude 7.1 temblor shook the r…
Wrecked Aeon mall had just reopened for ‘fresh start’ decade after 2016 quake
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Wrecked Aeon mall had just reopened for ‘fresh start’ decade after 2016 quake
Aeon mall in Kumamoto, Japan, was severely damaged in a powerful earthquake on Tuesday, just a month after reopening as a new and improved shopping and entertainment complex. The mall was rebuilt after a deadly tremor in 2016 and had become a popular destination with over…
Tsunami alert issued after powerful magnitude 7.1 quake strikes Kumamoto
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Tsunami alert issued after powerful magnitude 7.1 quake strikes Kumamoto
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture in Japan's Kyushu region, registering shindo 7 and prompting a tsunami advisory for coastal areas, while also causing power outages for thousands of households.
Public housing completed in Ishikawa for Noto quake victims
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Public housing completed in Ishikawa for Noto quake victims
A ceremony was held in Nanao, Ishikawa Prefecture, to mark the completion of public housing built for people hit hard by the powerful Noto Peninsula earthquake in January 2024. A total of 14 public housing units were built in a complex, with residents set to begin moving …
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Death Toll in Venezuela Earthquakes Exceeds 5300
The death toll in Venezuela's recent earthquakes has surpassed 5300, with the country in need of around 25,000 homes to accommodate those who lost their homes due to the quakes.
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Some 75 earthquakes hit Iran in a week
Iran recorded dozens of small quakes in one week, with most below magnitude 3 and none above 4. Golestan province saw the strongest event at 3.9.
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Over 80 earthquakes hit Iran in a week
A total of 83 earthquakes have been recorded across Iran in a week, with 71 having magnitudes smaller than 3, 10 between 3 and 4, and two between 4 and 5. The highest number of earthquakes occurred in Khorasan Razavi, followed by Semnan, Kerman, and Fars.
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Death Toll from Venezuela Earthquakes Rises to 4829
The death toll from the devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela last month has surpassed 4800, with the latest count reaching 4829. Rescue efforts and searches for missing people continue in the affected areas.
Japan to boost measures against heatstroke and cold at evacuation centers
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Japan to boost measures against heatstroke and cold at evacuation centers
The Japanese government is revising its disaster response plan to enhance measures against heatstroke and extreme cold at evacuation centers. The plan aims to protect evacuees from prolonged exposure to heat and cold during disasters.
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A quest for closure: In search of the missing after Venezuela’s earthquakes
Tens of thousands of people remain unaccounted for after two earthquakes rattled Venezuela. Some families are taking the search into their own hands.
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In Pictures: Hunger, despair as Venezuela quake death toll rises
Rescuers race to save a man trapped for eight days after twin earthquakes in Venezuela, as survivors face hunger and desperation. The disaster has killed over 2,295, injured 11,000, and left tens of thousands missing.
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87 earthquakes hit Iran in a week
Iran experiences 87 earthquakes in one week, with Khorasan Razavi reporting the highest number.
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Soccer star's wife and 2 children killed in Venezuela earthquakes, team says
The wife and two children of Argentine soccer star Lucas Trejo were killed in Venezuela earthquakes. Over 1,700 people have died and tens of thousands are still unaccounted for.
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Venezuela earthquakes aftershock hits near capital city as man rescued from rubble after being trapped for 106 hours – latest updates
A 21-year-old man has been rescued from rubble after 106 hours, and a 4.6 magnitude aftershock has hit near Caracas with no damage reported. At least 1,450 people are known to have died in the initial quakes.
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Families of two football stars killed and injured in Venezuela earthquakes
At least 1,450 lives lost in Venezuela earthquakes, including family members of football players Lucas Trejo and Héctor Bello.
Venezuela's earthquakes death toll nears 1,500, tens of thousands still missing
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Venezuela's earthquakes death toll nears 1,500, tens of thousands still missing
Venezuela's earthquakes death toll nears 1,500, with tens of thousands still missing. Rescue workers are racing against time to find survivors.
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Venezuela earthquake: father and son found alive in rubble after four days as death toll nears 1,500
A father and his teenage son were miraculously found alive in Venezuela's earthquake rubble four days after twin quakes, as the death toll approaches 1,500 and rescue efforts continue.