Hospitals or five-star hotels?
From hotel-style room service to massage therapy to magnificent views, hospitals are increasingly advertise their luxury services in a bid to gain market share, particularly those in competitive urban markets.
Voters shy away from polls in Haiti
Voting is underway to elect a new president in the cholera-hit Haiti. International observers are on the watch hoping that the elections will lead to a stable government capable of administering the humanitarian aid flowing into the country. Almost $900 million of the pledged $2.12 aid has been disbursed by 24 donor nations. Armed peacekeepers are on guard at polling booth across the capital of Port-au-Prince.
Billionaire Pinera takes power in Chile
As the ground shook and buildings swayed, conservative billionaire Sebastian Pinera took office as Chile's president on Thursday, tasked with rebuilding after a massive earthquake killed hundreds just 12 days ago.
Earthquake in eastern Turkey kills at least 57
A strong earthquake killed 57 villagers in a remote part of eastern Turkey before dawn on Monday, officials said, and aftershocks continued for hours after while rescuers searched for trapped survivors.
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NASA snaps image of Chile earthquake aftermath
NASA published a satellite image of black smoke covering the northern part of Santiago, Chile following a magnitude 8.8 earthquake on Saturday.
Family survives Chile quake, building collapse
A family of four that was buried in rubble after a devastating 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Concepcion City in Chile survived after making their way out through the darkness.
Quake, tsunamis kill more than 700 in Chile
A massive earthquake and tsunamis killed 350 people in one Chilean coastal town, doubling the total death toll on Sunday as the government tried to get aid to hungry survivors and halt looting.
Anglo restarts Chile copper mines after quake
Global miner Anglo American said Monday it had restarted operations at Los Bronces and El Soldado copper mines in Chile after a massive earthquake cut supply to the deposits.
Chile's quake 500 times stronger than Haiti's: scientist
The 8.8 magnitude earthquake that hit Chile early Saturday released 500 times more energy than the quake that hit Haiti on January 12, a scientist at the U.S. Geological Survey said.
Hawaii Tsunami Coverage Live Streaming
An 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Chile that so far has killed 147 people triggered a tsunami warning across Hawaii, Russia, Japan and Australia Saturday morning.
Massive earthquake strikes Chile
One of the most powerful earthquakes in decades battered Chile on Saturday, killing at least 147 people, knocking down buildings and triggering a tsunami that rolled menacingly across the Pacific.
Hawaii civil defense outlines tsunami preparation steps
The Civil Defense in Hawaii has urged all residents to prepare for a possible tsunami on Saturday, following a massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Chile which sent waves across the Pacific Ocean.
Hawaii under tsunami warning following Chile earthquake
Hawaii announced a tsunami warning on Saturday , after a massive earthquake off Chile sent waves across the Pacific Ocean.
Tsunami threatens Hawaiian islands: U.S. agency
A tsunami was generated on Saturday that could cause damage along the coasts of all the Hawaiian islands, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said.
Huge earthquake strikes Chile, 85 dead
A massive magnitude-8.8 earthquake struck south-central Chile early on Saturday, killing at least 85 people, knocking down buildings, homes and hospitals, and triggering a tsunami.
Haiti reconstruction cost may near $14 billion - IADB
The cost of rebuilding impoverished Haiti after last month's catastrophic earthquake could reach nearly $14 billion (8.87 billion pounds), making it proportionately the most destructive natural disaster in modern times, economists at the Inter-American Development Bank said on Tuesday.
Haiti warned to brace for another big quake
Haiti should be preparing for another major earthquake that could be triggered by the catastrophic one last month which killed up to 200,000 people and left the capital Port-au-Prince in ruins, experts say.
Haiti earthquake update
The following are highlights of today's news on Haiti eight days after the 7.0 magnitude earthquake hit:
Another earthquake strikes Haiti
Over a week after a devastating 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti, another 6.1 magnitude struck the island on Wednesday morning around 6 a.m local time.
Fear spreads as strong aftershock rocks Haiti
A second earthquake has hit Haiti, shaking buildings and sending frightened people running into the streets.
Guatemala, El Salvador hit by earthquake, panic greater than damage
A 6.0 magnitude earthquake hit Guatemala and El Salvador Monday morning but authorities did not report damages or victims, according to Reuters.
Haiti's earthquake destroyed 70% of buildings: report
The earthquake that hit Haiti on Tuesday afternoon destroyed about 70 percent of the buildings in the 15 districts of the country's capital city Port-au-Prince, the International Committee of the Red Cross in Geneva reported, according to EFE.
Haiti authorities claim 140,000 died after earthquake
Haitian authorities estimated on Friday a death toll of 140,000 following the 7.0 magnitude earthquake in the country on Tuesday.
Venezuela Earthquake on heels of Haiti Earthquake
An earthquake with preliminary magnitude of 5.6 shook eastern Venezuela on Friday, leaving minimal physical damage, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
Haiti quake death toll estimated at 50,000
The Red Cross federation estimated 45,000 to 50,000 people died as a result of the earthquake that struck Haiti on Tuesday, the Associated Press reports.
Haiti earthquake triggers massive Twitter response
The devastating earthquake in Haiti is the biggest natural disaster so far in the Twitter era, and response on the micro-blogging site has been accordingly momentous.
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