6.6 magnitude earthquake rattles eastern Indonesia
Jakarta - An undersea earthquake measuring 6.6 on the Richter scale shook parts of eastern Indonesia on Thursday morning, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. The quake struck at about 5:41 am (2241 GMT Wednesday) with its epi...
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Hunters prowling for wandering crocodile
Singapore - Nature lovers were on the prowl Wednesday for a crocodile spotted in a Singapore park to make sure it comes to no harm if caught. The metre-long reptile has been seen in a mangrove swamp in Pasir Ris Park and other locales over the last t...
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Tropical Storm Edouard slams Texas
Washington - Tropical Storm Edouard slammed into the Texas coast near the Louisiana border on Tuesday morning, pounding residents with with high winds and heavy rain. The storm was expected to weaken as it moved inland, the National Hurricane Centre ...
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Texas coast prepares for Tropical Storm Edouard
Washington - Residents along the Texas coast on Monday were bracing for Tropical Storm Edouard, as forecasters predicted the storm could strengthen before making landfall. Edouard was predicted to make landfall near the Texas-Louisiana early Tuesday,...
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Tornado causes damage in Netherlands
Amsterdam - A tornado raced through the north-east Dutch province of Groningen, Dutch media reported early Monday. The tornado struck the villages of Lutjegast, Sebaldeburen and Doezum Sunday night. ...
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