Beijing half marathon: Organizers to investigate Chinese runner’s controversial win

04/16/2024

  Beijing, China—Beijing half marathon organizers said they are investigating a widely shared video online that appeared to show three African runners deliberately allowing China’s He Jie to win. Video clips of Sunday’s race showed the Kenyans…

Total solar eclipse races across North America

04/09/2024

Ingram, United States—Eclipse mania gripped North America on Monday, April 8, 2024, as a breathtaking celestial spectacle observed by tens of millions of people offered a rare convergence of commercial and scientific opportunities — and an excuse to party.…

‘I am fine:’ New York rattled by small earthquake

04/06/2024

New York, United States — UN Security Council diplomats were shaken in their chairs, planes got briefly grounded, and furniture rattled across New York Friday when an earthquake jolted the city that never sleeps. No one was…

Taiwan earthquake: Live updates

04/03/2024

(UPDATED, 5:00 p.m., April 4) These are the latest updates on the Taiwan earthquake on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. Bookmark this page to get the latest updates on Taiwan’s strongest quake in 25 years.  The Taiwan quake…

Taiwan earthquake death toll now at four

04/03/2024

Taipei, Taiwan —At least four people were killed and nearly 60 injured Wednesday, April 3, 2024, by a powerful earthquake in Taiwan that damaged dozens of buildings and prompted tsunami warnings that extended to Japan and the Philippines before…

Taiwan earthquake update:  One feared dead, dozens injured 

04/03/2024

Taipei, Taiwan—At least one person was feared dead and nearly 60 injured Wednesday, April 3, 2024, by a powerful earthquake in Taiwan that damaged dozens of buildings and prompted tsunami warnings that extended to Japan and the Philippines…

World’s oldest man dies at 114

04/03/2024

Caracas, Venezuela—Venezuelan Juan Vicente Perez Mora, certified in 2022 by Guinness World Records as the oldest man in the world, died on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at the age of 114, officials and relatives said. “Juan Vicente Perez…

Taiwan earthquake: Tsunami warning in the Philippines cancelled

04/03/2024

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) cancelled a tsunami warning that had been issued after a major earthquake struck Taiwan on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. “Based on available data of our sea level monitoring stations…

Taiwan earthquake: Tsunami warning raised in coastal areas of the Philippines

04/03/2024

Manila, Philippines —The Philippines warned of “high tsunami waves” and called for the evacuation of coastal areas across the country Wednesday, April 3, 2024, after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake in neighbouring Taiwan. READ MORE: Taiwan hit by strong earthquake; tsunami…

Rain in Spain puts dampener on Good Friday parades

03/30/2024

Madrid, Spain — Torrential rains forced the cancellation of famed Good Friday religious processions through Seville, leaving many faithful in tears in the southern Spanish city. It is the first time since 2011 that all of the…

Woman in Peru accused of cutting off  partner’s penis

02/14/2024

Lima, Peru —Peruvian authorities said Tuesday they were investigating a woman accused of cutting off her partner’s penis with a kitchen knife as he slept. “We are awaiting the results of the investigation to determine the motive and circumstances of…

Kelvin Kiptum, World marathon record holder, dies in car crash 

02/12/2024

Nairobi, Kenya—World marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum and his coach Gervais Hakizimana died in a car crash in western Kenya that left a third passenger injured, police said Sunday. The 24-year-old was driving from Kaptaget to Eldoret in western Kenya around…

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