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Tokyo Skytree, at 634 metres, replaces the Canton Tower in China, which is 600 metres tall.
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Quake felt in major towns of Bologna, Modena, Ferrara, Rovigo, Verona and Mantua.
Earthquake Measuring 5.9 Magnitude Jolts Northern Italy, 3 Killed
Factories, churches and old buildings are the worst hit and several people are believed to have been buried under the rubble.
Over and Out for Japan's Nuclear Industry?
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.
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USGS Records 5.2 Quake off India's Nicobar Islands
A 5.2 earthquake has struck off the coast of India's Nicobar Islands.
Indonesia: Monster Tsunami 'within 10 Years' Triggered by Aceh Earthquake
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Fracking to Continue Despite Blackpool Tremors
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Powerful Earthquake Strikes Chile, No Tsunami Alert
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Midwest Tornadoes: 'Royal Mess" in Storm-Hit American Midwest[PHOTOS]
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Two Mild Earthquakes Hit India: Report
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Five Die From Heart Attacks in Twin Earthquakes off Indonesia's Aceh
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Strong 6.9 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Seabed off Mexico's Guerrero Negro
Second earthquake in 24 hours hits Mexico but no casualties or damage reported.
Indonesia Earthquake 8.7 Magnitude: More Photos from the Scene, Aftershocks Being Monitored [SLIDESHOW]
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.
Indonesia Earthquake 8.7 Magnitude: Why There Was No Tsunami
Tsunami warnings were issued by the governments concerned, yet the giant waves did not arise. Why?
Indonesia Earthquake: UK Travellers to Thailand Face Delays
Phuket international airport closed after tsunami alert and travellers from UK airports to Thailand urged to check their flights.
Indonesia Earthquake 8.7 Magnitude: What is Pacific 'Ring of Fire'?
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?
Indonesia Earthquake 8.7 Magnitude: Cameron in Jakarta as Quake Strikes, Pledges Support
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.
Indonesia Earthquake: Tsunami Warning Lifted as Danger Recedes
Tsunami warnings lifted completely for all at-risk countries in Indian Ocean.
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