Death toll from Afghan earthquakes climbs to 2053
A Taliban government spokesman says the death toll from strong earthquakes that shook western Afghanistan has jumped to more than 2000.
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Moroccan quake survivors struggle as response scales up
King Mohammed has made his first televised appearance since a 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck in Morocco, killing almost 3000 and injuring more than 5000.
Morocco quake survivors struggle in shelters
The death toll from a 6.8 magnitude earthquake that struck in Morocco's High Atlas Mountains stands at more than 2800, but that figure looks likely to rise.
Morocco quake toll hits 2800, rescuers continue search
The death toll of a massive earthquake that devastated large parts of Morocco has risen to more than 2800.
Race to find survivors as Morocco quake toll nears 2500
The death toll from the deadliest earthquake to hit Morocco in more than 60 years is nearing 2500 as rescuers race to find survivors.
Morocco quake toll nears 2700 as rescuers search
The death toll of a massive earthquake that devastated large parts of Morocco has risen to more than 2600.
Race on to find survivors 48 hours after Morocco quake
An aftershock rattled Morocco as it sought to rescue survivors while soldiers and aid workers raced to reach ruined mountain villages
Morocco survivors seek aid as quake toll passes 2100
Rescue efforts are ramping up as the death toll from Morocco's deadliest earthquake in more than half a century continues to climb.
More than 2000 people dead as Morocco quake toll rises
The death toll from a massive earthquake that struck Morocco has climbed to more than 2000 people as rescuers search for survivors among the rubble.
Rare, powerful earthquake in Morocco kills at least 820
More than 800 people have been killed after a powerful earthquake struck Morocco's High Atlas mountains, with hundreds more injured.
Mock quake to test for cracks in emergency response
Australian and international crews will test their response to a major disaster when they stage a hypothetical earthquake in central Brisbane.
Tsunami threat passes after 7.7 South Pacific quake
The tsunami threat associated with a massive South Pacific earthquake has passed.
Tsunami warning lifted after Indonesia earthquake
A tsunami warning after magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck west of Indonesia's Sumatra Island has been lifted.
Toll rises as new earthquake hits Turkey-Syria border
A fortnight after two devastating earthquakes killed more than 46,000 people in Turkey and Syria, a 6.3 magnitude quake has hit the same region.
Survivors still being dug out of rubble in Turkey
Search and rescue efforts are set to wind up in Turkey twelve days after an earthquake struck, killing an estimated 46,000 people.
Rescue winds down as earthquake death toll tops 46,000
The death toll from the Turkey-Syria earthquake has risen to more than 46,000 and is expected to rise further as rescue efforts begin to wind down.
Turkey quake rescue efforts close to ending
The death toll from the earthquake in Turkey has almost reached 41,000 as rescue efforts all but cease.
Turkey-Syria quake toll expected to soar past 46,000
The death toll from the earthquake that rocked Turkey and Syria has passed 46,000 and is expected to soar much higher.
Earthquake death toll expected to soar past 46,000
The death toll from the earthquake that rocked Turkey and Syria has passed 46,000 and is expected to soar much higher.
More rescues as Turkey-Syria quake toll passes 45,000
More people including a child have been rescued alive under rubble in Turkey, 11 days after an earthquake that killed more than 45,000 people.
Two more people rescued 11 days after Turkey quake
As the focus turns to helping the millions left homeless from Turkey and Syria's earthquake, two more people have been pulled alive after 11 days in the rubble.
Teen rescued from rubble in Turkey 10 days after quake
A 17-year-old girl has been found alive in rubble over 10 days after a massive earthquake devastated parts of Turkey and Syria and left over 42,000 people dead.
Five more survivors rescued from quake rubble in Turkey
Five more people have been pulled alive from collapsed building rubble in Turkey more than a week after a deadly earthquake rocked parts of Turkey and Syria.
Magnitude 6.1 quake strikes off New Zealand coast
A strong earthquake has struck New Zealand's lower North Island, rattling a country that's already dealing with deadly floods caused by Cyclone Gabrielle.
Turkey’s Erdogan vows recovery, rebuilding after quake
Rescue and recovery will go on until everyone is pulled from the rubble, says Turkey's president, who's vowed to repair all of the quake-ravaged country.
Nine pulled from Turkey’s rubble, death toll passes 40k
The combined death toll from the Turkey-Syria earthquake has passed 41,000, but search and rescue teams are beginning to pack up.
Turkey quake rescuers work through night as hopes fade
A boy and a man have been pulled from the rubble almost 200 hours after the devastating quake in Turkey, but hopes are fading about finding many more survivors.
Quake toll tops 28,000, Turkey moves against builders
The death toll from the twin earthquakes that devastated Turkey and Syria has risen to more than 28,000, but the United Nations warns the number may double.
Turkish rescuers dig to save family a week after quake
Rescuers are still pulling people from the rubble a week after two devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria as the death toll rises to more than 35,000.
Turkey detains builders as quake deaths pass 33K
The death toll of two earthquakes that have devastated southeastern Turkey and northern Syria has risen to more than 33,000.
Australian yet to be confirmed as among earthquake dead
The death of Sydney man Can Pahali after the earthquake that rocked Turkey and Syria is yet to be confirmed as the toll from the disaster climbs.