A magnitude 7.3 earthquake in the same area in November killed at least 530 people and injured more than 8,000. Map from the United States Geological Survey showing the latest earthquake in Iran, April 1, 2018 Screen shot A magnitude 5.3 … Read More
Updated | The Mexican government has warned that a major eruption could be imminent at a large volcano called Popocatépetl, located near Mexico City. The volcano began erupting on Tuesday and currently its activity has been limited, but Mexico’s center for disaster prevention … Read More
CALIFORNIA has been rocked by three earthquakes which have hit almost the same spot in less than 24 hours along the notorious ‘Big One’ San Andreas fault line, according to the United States Geological Survey. The first earthquake struck at … Read More
China has raised duties on 128 imports from the US, including fruit, pork and wine. Beijing said the move was to “safeguard China’s interests and balance losses” caused by new US tariffs. Source: http://www.dw.com/en/china-slaps-tariffs-on-us-imports/av-43226300 [Disclaimer]
Israelis rally outside the Tel Aviv headquarters of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party against the IDF’s use of lethal force against protesters in Gaza i24NEWS Reaction to the deaths of 16 protesters in clashes on Gaza border split across Israel’s … Read More
Pope Francis called for peace for “the entire world”. Pope Francis spoke a day after the Syrian army command said it regained most of Eastern Ghouta. Pope Francis begged for peace for “the entire world”, beginning with Syria (Reuters) VATICAN … Read More
A member of the Afghan Special Forces is seen through a night-vision goggle during a training exercise with American Special Forces at Camp Shorab in Helmand Province in September. CreditAndrew Renneisen/Getty Images WASHINGTON — Once described as an ill-equipped band of … Read More