Earthquake

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

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

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

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.

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

Leaked report shows extent of Japanese Government fear over nuclear crisis

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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It's pointless to give treatises on all these happenings at a time when the whole world is getting ready to welcome the New Year. And the only apt thing to do at the eleventh hour is nothing but to recall the events through the dramatic images of the year

2011 marked by series of devastating natural disasters from floods and tsunamis to earthquakes and droughts.

New Zealand city tremors hurt 60 people, tear up roads and damage buildings.

Christchurch residents unnerved by wave of earthwuakes through city less than year after major devastation but no reports of large-scale casualties.

"It was incredibly violent," one caller told Radio New Zealand.

A devastating 8.9. magnitude earthquake hit Japan in March, triggering a massive tsunami that swept cars, ships and buildings away along the northeast coast of the country.

Nine months after the devastating earthquake and tsunami struck the northeast of Japan, Google has uploaded photos of the affected areas on its Street View mapping site. The images show the path of destruction left behind by the tsunami.

A leading Japanese Food manufacture says radioactive cesium has been detected in its baby formula and has recalled the products.

Murakami and King are among 12 authors shortlisted for having written the worst sex scene of the year.

Fears have begun to rise that a huge volcano is about to erupt in Iceland which could a bigger impact on the world than last year's eruption at Eyjafjallajokull.

The director of Japan's troubled Fukushima nuclear power plant is stepping down due to ill health, according to the plant's operator Tokyo Electric Power Co (TEPCO)

Faced by months of uprising against his regime, Syrian President Bashar al Assad continues to blame much of the unrest on armed groups and Islamist movements.

Much speculation has been made about the possibility of the popular protests in Syria disintegrating into an Iraq-style sectarian conflict. The IBTimes presents an analysis of the various arguments on either side.

Asia will have to wage a dual battle to contain the aftershocks of the eurozone turmoil and the ongoing unrest in the Middle East.

At least seven people are dead and dozens are still trapped in collapsed buildings following a magnitude 5.6 earthquake that struck eastern Turkey, less than three weeks after a previous 7.2 magnitude quake killed 600 people in the same area.

Silvio Berlusconi, Italy's controversial leader is trying to survive the latest political crisis affecting his career as Tuesday as he faces a crucial parliamentary vote which could bring down his stricken coalition after three years in power.

With Silvio Berlusconi facing the 54th -- and possibly final -- vote of confidence of his coalition in his third term alone, many wonder how the 75-year-old media tycoon has maintained his hold over the Italian public.