New Zealand PM reveals quake support package
2011-02-28 15:27:03
New Zealand Prime Minister John Key on Monday announced details of the government's earthquake support package for Christchurch businesses and workers.
China to offer emergency aid to New Zealand
2011-02-28 13:09:37
China will provide humanitarian aid to New Zealand to help disaster relief in the earthquake-hit areas, China's Ministry of Commerce said Feb 28.
Hill collapse in Bolivian capital ruins 400 homes
2011-02-28 11:23:38
Heavy rains caused a hilltop to collapse in a poor neighborhood of the Bolivian capital Sunday, cracking roads, destroying at least 400 homes and burying people's belongings under mud and debris.
NZ quake city prays as death toll rises to 147
2011-02-28 08:34:29
Grieving New Zealanders prayed in the earthquake-ravaged city of Christchurch on Sunday.
Discovery docks at space station on final voyage
2011-02-28 07:24:58
Space shuttle Discovery arrived at the International Space Station on Saturday, making its final visit before being parked at a museum.
Rebels gear up for major fight near Tripoli
2011-02-28 07:07:57
Hundreds of armed anti-government forces appeared to be readying on Sunday to repel an expected offensive by surrounding forces loyal to Gadhafi.
Protesters clash with police in Oman
2011-02-27 22:17:42
Clashes erupted on Sunday between protesters and security forces in Oman, state-run ONA news agency said, adding casualties were reported among policemen and protesters.
Chile marks quake anniversary
2011-02-27 19:59:11
One year after a devastating earthquake struck, Chile is holding a series of commemorative activities starting from Cobquecura at the epicenter of the 8.8-magnitude temblor and tsunami that wreaked death and destruction in the South American country.
UN refugee agency: Over 100,000 have fled Libya
2011-02-27 19:27:53
The UN refugee agency says more than 100,000 people have fled violence in Libya to neighboring countries in the past week.
NZ rescuers find only dead in quake city, toll 145
2011-02-26 14:38:43
Violent aftershocks hampered desperate efforts to find survivors in Christchurch on Saturday as the death toll climbed to 145 and was set to rise further.
UN launches new agency to empower women
2011-02-25 11:46:52
In a packed General Assembly hall, the public repeatedly chanted "Women's rights are human rights" to officially launch UN Women, the newest UN organ fabricated to advocate gender equality and the empowerment of women.
Gadhafi warns of chaos if protests continue
2011-02-25 07:56:49
Libyan leader Muammar Gadhafi warned Libyans that protests will lead to chaos in the country in a phone-in to state TV on Thursday, according to Dubai-based Al- Alabiya TV.