Earthquake

A tsunami warning has been issued as a strong earthquake, measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale, hit the northern parts of Japan Wednesday evening.

Geetha Pillai Mar 14, 2012

On 18 March 2011, I bought a copy of the Daily Star newspaper. A photo in the bottom right-hand corner caught my eye at first and then the paper's headline. The photo showed two small children sitting on a railway line, warmly dressed against the cold with the little girl at least holding a school satchel on her back.

Graeme Mackay Mar 12, 2012

A 7-year-old girl, Wakana Kumagai, revisits the spot where her house used to and her father died.

Simi John Mar 11, 2012

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda reiterated his resolve to rebuild Japan in the shortest possible duration.

praveen narayan Mar 11, 2012

The devastating tsunami set off a nuclear meltdown in Fukushima and forced the nation to live in radiation fear.

Geetha Pillai Mar 11, 2012

Japan has once again shown that it can bounce back after a natural disaster.

Akshaya B S Mar 11, 2012

One year on from the Japanese Tsunami, despite negative forecasts from its native companies, analysts have suggested the country's technology industry may finally be getting back on its feet.

Alastair Stevenson Mar 09, 2012

Deliveryman Yu Muroga captured amazing footage of 2011 disaster from inside his car.

Ewan Palmer Mar 09, 2012

Japan will be observing the first anniversary of the devastating tsunami on 11 March, 2012.

Geetha Pillai Mar 09, 2012

Brutal murder gives glimpse into the world of witchcraft and superstition

Nicholas Edmondson Mar 02, 2012

As Japan sets to observe their first tsunami anniversary, let's take a look at some of pictures of Japan of how it looked after tsunami and now.

Sangeetha Seshagiri Feb 28, 2012

Bill McGuire, a professor of geophysical and climate hazards at the University College London, has discovered that climate change can lead to earthquakes, volcanoes and tsunamis.

Akshaya B S Feb 28, 2012

Unidentified Sphere Crashes in Brazil

Staff Reporter Feb 25, 2012

Scientists have discovered earthquakes or marsquakes on Mars. They believe that marsquakes are an indication that Mars could have liquid water and where there is water, there is surely life.

Akshaya B S Feb 25, 2012

Nikon has apparently confirmed they will launch a third DSLR camera for the year, following the D4 and the D800.

Chandrashekar Srinivasan Feb 16, 2012

Earthquakes Hit California and Costa Rica

Staff Reporter Feb 14, 2012

Haitian residents hope carnival will bring boost in tourism.

Sharon Green Feb 13, 2012

The disaster-ridden Fukushima nuclear reactor in Japan is making sure the Japanese government stays on its toes.

Chandrashekar Srinivasan Feb 13, 2012

Researchers from the University of California and NASA have discovered that earthquakes can bring about considerable changes in the landscape of affected regions.

Staff Reporter Feb 12, 2012

An earthquake of 6.7 magnitude hit the central Philippines on Monday, killing more than 30 people and leaving dozens still missing.

Staff Reporter Feb 08, 2012

According to a Reuters report, an earthquake of 6.7 magnitude has struck off the Philippines coast, specifically near the island of Negros, on Monday.

Chandrashekar Srinivasan Feb 06, 2012

At the Las Vegas event, Perry appeared in blue hair and joined her jewellery designer Markus Molinari at the GiveLove charity.

Geetha Pillai Jan 29, 2012

Leaked report shows extent of Japanese Government fear over nuclear crisis

Nicholas Edmondson Jan 25, 2012

Seven Haitian policemen guilty of killing prisoners during riots in wake of 2010 earthquake.

Ewan Palmer Jan 20, 2012

Scientists are to announce mankind is close to catastrophic destruction with the movement of the Doomsday clock.

Ewan Palmer Jan 10, 2012

A stolen car was parked on the roof of a Californian building last week after the thief apparently hit a tree stump which launched the vehicle into the air.

Jamie Lewis Jan 09, 2012

On the anniversary of Mohammed Bouazizi's death, what sort of legacy has been created by the 26-year-old fruit seller?

Emanuelle Degli Esposti Jan 04, 2012

Insurance companies made record payouts last year, following large-scale disasters in Japan and New Zealand.

Tom Nicolson Jan 04, 2012

The past year has witnessed some revolutionary technological innovations. Some of the biggest and most inspiring stories revolved around technology .

Vinod Yalburgi Jan 02, 2012

British holidaymakers may be planning to holiday in 2012, but which destination to choose?

Aditya Rangroo Jan 01, 2012