Environment/Science
New York: The UN chief urged countries to make sure they invest the funds necessary to prevent and manage disasters, in a solemn message of remembrance on Wednesday for the 18,400 people who died or are unaccounted for, due to the earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan exactly ten years ago. more
6.4 earthquake hits Alaska, no casualty
Washington: An earthquake measuring 6.4 on the Richter Scale hit a remote part of Alaska on Sunday, as per US Geological Survey.
At least 80 injured in Iran quake
Tehran: At least 80 people have been injured in an earthquake which struck western Iran on Wednesday morning, reports said.
Pakistan: 6.1 quake strikes Pakistan, one killed
Islamabad: A 6.1 quake jolted several parts of Pakistan, resulting in the loss of a life, local Dawn News reported.
At least one killed as earthquake rocks Peru
Lima: A strong earthquake of magnitude 7.1 struck Peru on Sunday, killing at least one person, reports said.
