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15
Aug

Peru: 5.2 magnitude earthquake, 6 miles from Chivay

A 5.4 magnitude, 7km WNW of Chivay late Sunday, has left at least 4 people dead and 40 injured, after about 50 homes collapsed and roads were cut off The toll from Sunday night’s quake in the southern Arequipa region might rise after about 50 homes collapsed and roads were cut off, the official told […]

12
Aug

UK: Virgin East Coast Rail to strike

Bank Holiday train chaos: Virgin staff announce strike over August weekend at same time as Eurostar workers’ action   Rail passengers face an August Bank Holiday weekend of chaos after the announcement of a second round of strike action.   Workers on Virgin Trains East Coast are to stage three 24-hour strikes – including one […]

12
Aug

Thailand: more explosions

Multiple explosions in Thailand from the evening of Thursday, 11 August until the morning of Friday, 12 August. Incidents have been reported in multiple locations around southern Thailand. Local media are reporting at least 3 fatalities and more than 30 injured.   HUA HIN Thursday, 10:15pm – Two explosions outside a neighbourhood bar. Friday, 9:10am […]

12
Aug

Fiji: 7.5 earthquake near Vanuatu

Magnitude 7.5 earthquake has struck near Vanuatu, Fiji, a tsunami warning has been issued.   A strong earthquake with magnitude 7.5 has struck near Vanuatu and Fiji islands, the United States Geological Service reported. A local tsunami warning has been issued by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.   The earthquake has struck 122 kilometres east […]

12
Aug

Fiji: 7.5 earthquake near Vanuatu

Magnitude 7.5 earthquake has struck near Vanuatu, Fiji, a tsunami warning has been issued.   A strong earthquake with magnitude 7.5 has struck near Vanuatu and Fiji islands, the United States Geological Service reported. A local tsunami warning has been issued by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.   The earthquake has struck 122 kilometres east […]