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149 dead as 7.1 quake crumbles Mexican buildings
Associated Press, Published on 20/09/2017
» MEXICO CITY: A magnitude 7.1 earthquake stunned central Mexico on Tuesday, killing at least 149 people as buildings collapsed in plumes of dust. Thousands fled into the streets in panic, and many stayed to help rescue those trapped.
7.1 magnitude quake rocks Mexico, kills at least 119
Published on 20/09/2017
» LOS ANGELES: An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 shook central Mexico on Tuesday, the anniversary of a deadly 1985 temblor, toppling buildings and reportedly killing at least 119 people.
6.1 earthquake off southern New Zealand
Kyodo News, Published on 20/09/2017
» An undersea earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1 struck almost 600 kilometers southwest of New Zealand's South Island on Wednesday, the US Geological Survey said.
First anime Sailor Moon store to open in Tokyo
Published on 20/09/2017
» TOKYO: The first official merchandise shop of "Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon," a globally popular Japanese animation series, will open on Saturday in Tokyo, toy maker Bandai Co said Wednesday.
Ajinomoto returns to Myanmar with ingredient from Thailand
Published on 20/09/2017
» YANGON: Japanese seasoning and food maker Ajinomoto Co has restarted sales of its namesake seasoning in Myanmar through a local subsidiary, aiming to cater to growing demand after suspending business in the country in 2000.
Trump warns UN of 'total destruction' of N.Korea
Reuters, Published on 20/09/2017
» UNITED NATIONS: US President Donald Trump escalated his threats against North Korea over its nuclear challenge on Tuesday, threatening to "totally destroy" the country of 26 million people and mocking its leader, Kim Jong Un, as a "rocket man."
Killer Hurricane Maria slams Dominica, menaces Puerto Rico
Associated Press, Published on 20/09/2017
» ROSEAU, Dominica - Hurricane Maria smashed into the Caribbean island of Dominica with 200kph (160 mph) winds, ripping the roof off even the prime minister's residence and causing what he called "mind-boggling" devastation Tuesday as it plunged into a Caribbean region already ravaged by Hurricane Irma.
Rohingya being wiped off Myanmar’s map
Associated Press, Published on 20/09/2017
» YANGON: For generations, Rohingya Muslims have called Myanmar home. Now, in what appears to be a systematic purge, the minority ethnic group is being wiped off the map.
Old-style parties still pander to army
News, Soonruth Bunyamanee, Published on 20/09/2017
» The Chartthaipattana Party's syrupy invitation to Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha to stay on in power for years to come is disappointing but hardly a surprise.
Prawit denies UK meeting
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 20/09/2017
» Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon has insisted he did not meet fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra in London to make a deal over the latter's sister Yingluck as has been rumoured.