Shattered coast
Sunken fishing boats are seen on Wednesday at Riquelme Cove in Iquique, northern Chile, after a powerful 8.2-magnitude earthquake hit off Chile’s Pacific coast. The earthquake hit Chile late Tuesday, killing at least six people and generating tsunami waves that might ripple as far as Indonesia. Photo: AFP
US list of banned Japan war criminals doubles
The US government confirmed on Tuesday that it has doubled the number of suspected Japanese war criminals banned from entering the nation, Yonhap News Agency reported.
Quake triggers tsunami for Chile
A major earthquake of magnitude 8.2 struck off the coast of northern Chile on Tuesday, causing at least six deaths and triggering a tsunami that pounded the shore with two-meter-tall waves.
Brazil installs spy-proof email network
Brazil's Ministry of Defense Wednesday began installing a secure digital communication network for federal government offices, a government source said.
NASA suspends cooperation with Russia except for ISS
US space agency NASA has suspended all contacts with its Russian counterpart Roscosmos except for ongoing activities aboard the International Space Station (ISS), according to an internal letter published by the US space news website Spaceref on Wednesday, citing US-Russian tensions over Ukraine and Crimea.
Tsunami warning after 8.2 quake strikes off Chile coast
A powerful magnitude-8.2 earthquake has struck in the Pacific Ocean off Chile's northern region, generating a tsunami.
EU, US to intensify cooperation on energy security concerns
The European Union (EU) and the United States decided to intensify cooperation in promoting energy security in the EU and Ukraine, a statement said Wednesday.
Obama hails progress of Affordable Care Act
US President Barack Obama on Tuesday hailed the progress made in his healthcare reform program, popularly known as Obamacare, which has seen more than 7 million people across the country sign up during the six-month enrollment period.
US House passes Ukraine aid bill
The US House of Representatives passed legislation on Tuesday to provide economic assistance to Ukraine, sending the bill to President Barack Obama for final signature.
Tsunami waves sparked by powerful quake strike northern coast of Chile
Tsunami waves generated by a 8.0-magnitude earthquake that hit off the coast of Chile Tuesday have stricken some areas in the north of the country.