41 h. ago Philippines earthquake: Major 6.9m tremor kills at least 72 and injures more than 200

The 6.9 magnitude earthquake was one of the most powerful to hit the central region in more than a decade and it struck while many people slept or were at home

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56 h. ago Meghan Markle's dad 'trapped after earthquake' as plea issued by half

A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit the Philippines late on Tuesday night, but as rescuers get to work saving those trapped under the rubble, one victim has some very royal connections

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56 h. ago Dramatic footage emerges of powerful 6.9 magnitude earthquake in the Philippines as heart

This is the moment riders abandon their scooters and rush to hold on to the railings of the Mactan-Mandaue bridge, as it violently shakes during a powerful earthquake in the Philippines.

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56 h. ago Beauty pageant contestants flee as Philippines earthquake hits Miss Asia competition

Beauty pageant contestants in the Philippines were forced to flee the stage when an earthquake rocked the Miss Asia-Pacific competition.

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60 h. ago Nearly 70 dead as huge earthquake rocks Philippines just days after 'super typhoon'

Southeast Asia had been recovering from the mammoth Super Typhoon Ragasa when another natural disaster hit, leaving at least 69 people dead in the Philippines when the quake struck

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63 h. ago Philippines earthquake latest: Travel warning for Britons after 69 killed in powerful 6.9

Entire Cebu province declares 'state of calamity' after earthquake brings down homes, splits roads and destroys public buildings

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63 h. ago Philippines earthquake latest: Death toll rises to 69 after powerful 6.9

Entire Cebu province declares 'state of calamity' after earthquake brings down homes, splits roads and destroys public buildings

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63 h. ago Moment huge 6.9 magnitude earthquake rocks busy street in Philippines

A powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck the central Philippines on Tuesday night, shaking homes, sending residents fleeing into the streets, and causing widespread power outages.

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65 h. ago Philippines earthquake latest: Death toll rises to 69 as Cebu province declares ‘state of calamity’

Earthquake collapses homes, roads and public buildings in a region still reeling from a deadly storm just days earlier

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67 h. ago Philippines earthquake latest: Death toll rises to 31 as Cebu province declares ‘state of calamity’

Earthquake collapses homes, roads and public buildings in a region still reeling from a deadly storm just days earlier

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68 h. ago Philippines earthquake: dozens dead as rescuers search through wreckage

Rescuers search for casualties in coastal city of Bogo, where power was knocked out and buildings and roads damagedThe death toll from a magnitude 6.9 earthquake in the central Philippines has risen to 26, authorities said, with fears the toll could rise as rescuers searched for survivors from Tuesday night’s quake which damaged buildings and roads and knocked out power in parts of the region.The epicentre of the earthquake, which was set off by a local fault, was about 17km (10 miles) north-east of Bogo, a coastal city of about 90,000 people in Cebu province where at least 14 residents died, disaster-mitigation officer Rex Ygot told the Associated Press by telephone. Continue reading...

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2 d. ago Philippines earthquake: 22 reported dead as rescuers search through wreckage

Power knocked out and buildings and roads damaged as rescuers search for casualties in coastal city of BogoThe death toll from a magnitude 6.9 earthquake in the central Philippines has risen to 22, local media reported, citing reports from the Cebu provincial information office.The report from DZMM radio came as rescuers searched for casualties in the province after Tuesday night’s quake damaged buildings and roads and knocked out power in parts of the region. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Philippines rocked by 6.9 magnitude earthquake sparking tsunami fears

Locals have been issued with a major warning after the large tremor struck the islands in Asia, with residents near the shoreline urged to move inland immediately.

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1 week ago BREAKING: Berkeley earthquake LIVE: San Francisco area shaken by 'strong' tremor

A 4.6-magnitude earthquake has jolted the San Francisco area shortly before 3am on Monday, according to the United States Geological Survey

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1 week ago Philippine police arrest 17 for hurling rocks as thousands peacefully protest corruption

Philippine police have arrested 17 people after a chaotic incident near the presidential palace in Manila

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2 w. ago Tsunami warning triggered as Russia struck by huge 7.8 magnitude earthquake

The quake has hit a region of Russia which has many strategic naval and air bases.

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2 w. ago International tsunami alert issued as Russia hit by 7.8 magnitude earthquake

A huge earthquake with a 7.8 magnitude has hit a strategically key area of eastern Russia, which has many naval and air bases, with a tsunami warning issued for the region

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2 w. ago Millions under tsunami threat as fallout from monster 7.8 earthquake threatens US

A 7.8 magnitude earthquake has struck in the Pacific, triggering tsunami warnings in Alaska and Hawaii.

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2 w. ago Millions under tsunami threat as monster 7.8 earthquake strikes the Pacific

A 7.8 magnitude earthquake has struck in the Pacific, triggering tsunami warnings in Alaska and Hawaii.

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2 w. ago Powerful earthquake hits near Alaska sparking fears of a tsunami

A strong earthquake has hit near Alaska, sparking fears of a tsunami among residents. The seismic activity has triggered an immediate response as officials assess potential impacts.

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