Earthquake
Israel, Colombia announce mutual visa exemption as nations continue to rebuild diplomatic ties
With the election of the new right-wing president of Colombia, Abelardo de la Espriella, Colombia and Israel have restored ties that had been severed for two years under the previous administration.
Magnitude 6.1 earthquake strikes off Indonesia's Sumatra island
At least 68 dead after Indonesia earthquake as survivors experience aftershocks, await aid
WATCH: Israel’s 'Alliance of Brothers' delegation aids in search and rescue efforts across Colombia
Venezuela earthquakes leaves 920 dead, over 50,000 reportedly missing
On-site footage showed survivors and emergency services searching for trapped people, and survivors being taken away on stretchers. In others, residents decried a lack of help.
Venezuela reels from earthquake disaster as rescuers race to find survivors
Residents of La Guaira, a popular spot for beachgoers and the worst-hit city in the country, and Moron, near the quakes' epicenter, were scrambling amid limited official help.
Rescue teams search through earthquake rubble in Caracas as death toll fears rise
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Israel to send aid mission after earthquakes devastate Venezuela, killing hundreds
Israel's Foreign and Health ministries are preparing official delegations and aid, while non-governmental organizations, including IsraAID and KKL-JNF, are also sending aid.
Hundreds killed, thousands more feared dead after two earthquakes rock Venezuela
The USGS, using predictive modeling to estimate the death toll, said it would most likely run into the thousands. Some 200 people are currently feared trapped under rubble.
Israel's municipalities are failing on nearly every possible front, government probe reveals
Matanyahu Englman's annual report finds that local authorities and government ministries are failing to implement key urban safety measures and business licensing requirements.
Powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake, tsunami strikes Philippines, killing at least 15
The quake came early in the morning as schools were reopening in the Philippines after a long break, with the tremors felt strongly in a dozen provinces.
Magnitude 7.5 earthquake off northeast Japan triggers tsunami warnings and evacuations
The tremor had an epicenter in the Pacific Ocean and was 10 km deep, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.
Scandinavia's largest prehistoric mound is not a tomb, but a memorial to a natural disaster - study
Archaeological excavations that have taken place at Raknehaugen, have all failed to discover evidence that would typically indicate a burial mound, such as a grave or human remains.
Cheap energy – and earthquakes: The new power plant driving Britain crazy
The geothermal project at United Downs will power 10,000 homes and may enable district heating and lithium extraction, offering a clean energy solution while also causing minor earthquakes.
