Earthquake

New 5.8-magnitude earthquake hits northern Italy, near the city of Modena, leaving 10 people dead.

Tokyo Skytree, at 634 metres, replaces the Canton Tower in China, which is 600 metres tall.

Quake felt in major towns of Bologna, Modena, Ferrara, Rovigo, Verona and Mantua.

Factories, churches and old buildings are the worst hit and several people are believed to have been buried under the rubble.

The Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO), the owners of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant devastated by the March 2011 Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami, reported a net-loss of $9.7 billion for the full year ending 31 March 2012. Reporting its annual figures on 14 May, these figures reflected an improvement of some 35 per cent over 2011's figures but insufficient to avoid 09 May's effective nationalisation of the company.

The booming emerging markets may spearhead a further rise in global stock indexes as the growth spurt enjoyed by some major Western markets since the start of the year declines.

Sony share price fell seven percent to a 32-year low after the company reported record annual losses for 2011.

Sony has recorded a £3.5bn loss for 2011, beating its own forecast, but predicts a return to profits for the coming year.

The "Batman" will celebrate his 51st birthday and continues to charms the world with grace.

Scientists bust myths that the super moon causes natural disasters like tsunami and earthquake.

Heavy rains cause mudslides rendering thousands homeless.

The Lloyd's of London insurance market, the world's oldest, has said it suffered no significant first quarter losses after a difficult 2011.

In Denmark, people die of cancer and in Afghanistan because of excessive drug abuse.

A 5.2 earthquake has struck off the coast of India's Nicobar Islands.

Seismologists warn that recent earthquake off Aceh has tightened the screw on tectonic pressure.

A moderate earthquake of 5.1 magnitude struck off the coast of Indonesia's Sumatra island today but there were no reports of damage, the geophysics agency said.

Environmentalists and residents are opposed to the plans of the government to allow fracking despite incidents of tremors reported in Blackpool.

A powerful earthquake of magnitude 6.7 hit the Valparaiso city of Chile which did not trigger a tsunami alert.

Five people were killed and several injured when dozens of tornadoes hit the American midwest - specifically the states of Oklahoma, Nebraska, Iowa and Kansas.

Two mild tremors were felt in India, measuring 4.5 and 4.9 on the Richter scale, in the west Indian states of Gujarat and Maharashtra, officials confirmed.

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Residents of Aceh province, Indonesia, are recovering from prospect of tsunami after 8.7 and 8.2 quakes off coast.

Second earthquake in 24 hours hits Mexico but no casualties or damage reported.

The world breathed a sigh of relief after the tsunami warning that was issued in the wake of an 8.7 magnitude earthquake that hit off the coast of Indonesia's Aceh province on Wednesday evening was lifted.

Tsunami warnings were issued by the governments concerned, yet the giant waves did not arise. Why?

Phuket international airport closed after tsunami alert and travellers from UK airports to Thailand urged to check their flights.

Two powerful quakes of magnitude more than 8 each struck Aceh province in the Southeast Asian nation Indonesia, one of the places sitting on the 'Pacific Ring of Fire' region. But what is Pacific Ring of Fire?

David Cameron has pledged Britain's support to Indonesia after a massive earthquake struck the Aceh province during his visit to the south-east Asian country.

Tsunami warnings lifted completely for all at-risk countries in Indian Ocean.

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