Christchurch earthquake kills at least 65
2011-02-22 14:13:49
A powerful earthquake slammed New Zealand's already-bruised city of Christchurch on Tuesday, killing at least 65 people, and sending rescuers scrambling to help people trapped under collapsed buildings.
Deadly quake hits New Zealand
2011-02-22 10:14:20
A strong quake hit New Zealand's second-biggest city of Christchurch on Tuesday for the second time in five months, toppling buildings, causing "multiple fatalities", trapping people beneath rubble and sparking fires.
Honduras lets police be called on home smokers
2011-02-22 10:29:12
The last refuge is vanishing for besieged smokers -- at least in Honduras. A new law that took effect Monday says family members can call in the police on people who smoke at home.
Dutch crime boss killed in Amsterdam
2011-02-22 10:27:49
Dutch crime boss Stanley Hillis was attacked and killed by a group of unknown hitmen Monday on the east side of Amsterdam, police said.
Colombian Police detains 95 gang members
2011-02-22 09:34:22
Colombian Defense Ministry said on Monday that Colombian Police had captured 95 member of the drug trafficking bands in the last week.
Stampede kills at least 30, injures 70 in Mali
2011-02-22 07:28:08
At least 30 people were killed and 70 others injured on Monday night in a stadium stampede in Mali, media report said.
Suicide explosion rocks Afghan, killing 28
2011-02-21 17:23:07
A suicide blast rocked Kunduz province leaving 28 people dead and 36 injured on Monday.
6.3 magnitued earthquake hits S New Zealand
2011-02-22 08:49:33
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit New Zealand South Island city of Christchurch on Tuesday, causing widespread destruction in the city center.
Gunman kills two in South Korea
2011-02-21 13:31:30
Two people were killed in a shooting incident at a farm in Northern South Korea on Monday, according to local media.
Libya violence death toll tops 100
2011-02-20 19:04:05
The death toll from four days of violence centred on the Libyan city of Benghazi has passed 100, Human Rights Watch said on Feb 20.
12 taxi drivers, fares killed in Mexican resort
2011-02-21 06:24:50
A spate of attacks on taxis in the Mexican resort city of Acapulco has left 12 taxi drivers or passengers dead, police said Sunday, just hours before the Mexican Open tennis tournament is scheduled to start.
84 people killed in protests in Libya
2011-02-20 11:01:42
The security forces in Libya have killed at least 84 people during clashes with demonstrators over the past three days.
