India, China Promise $1.5B Aid To Nepal
The pledges were made at the inaugural session of the International Conference on Nepal's Reconstruction in Kathmandu on Thursday.
At Least 15 People Killed In Nepal Landslide
The landslide, triggered by heavy rainfall, hit six villages in northeast Nepal's Taplejung district late on Wednesday, according to reports.
Here's Why Amber Alerts Are Now On Twitter
Twitter's promoted content isn't always paid for by organizations. The microblogging site also has a little-known emergency notification system.
Indonesia's Mount Sinabung Volcano Spews Large Clouds Of Gas, Again
Hot ash from the volcano made its way down the mountain and covered up to 1.5 miles, while villagers were urged to stay away from the main danger zone.
Malaysian Earthquake Claims At Least 11
Mountain guides helped 167 people, mostly climbers, reach safety Saturday after a major quake rocked the region Friday.
Caste Discrimination Hampers Nepal Quake Relief
A human rights organization says aid has been unevenly distributed to members of lower castes in the country.
Series Of Earthquakes Hit Off Oregon Coast, No Tsunami Threat
Seven earthquakes were recorded by scientists that hit an area about 300 miles west of Coos Bay, Oregon, on Sunday and Monday.
Southern California Faces Earthquake, Tsunami Threat: Study
While researchers have called for an intensive study of undersea faults off the U.S. West Coast, the potential tsunami threat is not as severe as the one shown in the movie "San Andreas."
Experts To Determine If Nepal Trekking Areas Are Safe
The Himalayan nation’s tourism industry has suffered a major blow after two major earthquakes and several aftershocks devastated the region and killed thousands.
Nepal Remembers Earthquake Victims
The magnitude-7.8 quake shook Nepal to its core one month ago, killing more than 8,600 people and destroying wide swathes of the Himalayan nation.
Nepal Landslide Blocks River, Raises Fears Of India Flood
Nepali authorities urged thousands of villagers on Sunday to move to safety after a landslide likely triggered by recent earthquakes blocked a river, raising fears of a devastating flash flood.
Dozens Killed In Colombia Mudslides
The landslide struck a region about 60 miles southwest of the city of Medellin.
Major Earthquake Rattles Nepal, Again
The quake centered about 50 miles outside Kathmandu shook buildings in northern India Saturday, but no deaths have been reported.
Nepal Death Toll Rises While Search Continues For US Army Helicopter
Prime Minister Sushil Koirala on Thursday visited the town of Charikot and said the country was "not prepared for a second one so big."
Officials Order Building Evacuations In Quake-Battered Town
At least 65 people are dead In Nepal after Tuesday's earthquake while 17 were reported dead in neighboring India.
Earthquake Hits Japan's Honshu Island; No Injuries Nor Damage
A tsunami warning was not issued for Japan after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake hit Honshu island early Wednesday morning.
Where The Second Major Nepal Earthquake Struck
The 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck the district of Dolakha, some 47 miles northeast of Kathmandu, according to the USGS.
The Race To Provide Shelter After Second Nepal Earthquake
After a second earthquake, locals and aid workers must start over in some areas to provide basic shelter as Nepal’s monsoon season nears.
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Education Of Nepal's Children In Jeopardy: UN
In Kathmandu, nine out of 10 surviving school buildings are being used as emergency shelters.
Nepal Marks End To Mourning Period
The magnitude-7.8 earthquake, which hit Nepal on April 25, has claimed the lives of over 8,400 people.
Nepal Quake Toll Now Tops 7,500
More than 14,500 were injured by the magnitude-7.8 earthquake that struck Nepal on April 25. Eight million people have been affected by the disaster.
Earthquake Strikes New Zealand's South Island
No injuries or damages were immediately reported after the 5.6-magnitude earthquake.
6 Quakes Shake Bay Area, Biggest Was A 4 Magnitude
"When I would be concerned is a week goes by and there's no quake in California."
Transport Issues Continue To Hinder Aid In Nepal
"To many, the dichotomy between what happened on Everest in the days after the quake and what hasn’t been happening everywhere else is striking."
Magnitude-5.7 Earthquake Roils Waters Offshore Japan
The quake is not expected to lead to any fatalities or cause serious damage to residents along Japan's coast.
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