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Earthquake hits off Hawaii's coast
A 4.4-magnitude earthquake struck Hawaii on Monday evening, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
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Earthquake in eastern Turkey kills at least 51
A strong earthquake killed at least 51 villagers in a remote part of eastern Turkey before dawn on Monday, officials said, and aftershocks continued for hours while rescuers searched for trapped survivors.
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Chilean earthquake moved several cities
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 9 (UPI) -- U.S.-led scientists say the magnitude 8.8 earthquake that struck western Chile last month moved the entire city of Concepcion at least 10 feet to the west.
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Chile gives thanks for FIFA earthquake donation
Chilean Football Federation president Harold Mayne-Nicholls admits FIFA's $250,000 donation following the earthquake in his country will have little effect - but insists such supportive gestures "will never be forgotten''.
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Haiti Earthquake Underscores Criticality of Business Continuity Planning in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
OKLAHOMA CITY, March. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Natural disasters, like the earthquake that decimated Haiti recently, can produce both horrifying and stunning tales of human tragedy and triumph.
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Haiti Earthquake (AP)
A man walks in the rubble of a collapsed building in downtown Port-au-Prince, Tuesday, March 9, 2010. A 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit Haiti on Jan. 12, killing and injuring thousands. (AP Photo/Esteban Felix)/2010-03-10 10:19:03/ <저작권자 ⓒ 1980-2010 ㈜연합뉴스. 무단 전재 재배포 금지.> <연합뉴스 긴급속보를 SMS로! SKT 사용자는 무료 체험!>
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Chile Earthquake (AP)
A person walks past collapsed buildings on a street in Dichato, Chile, Tuesday, March 9, 2010. An 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck central Chile last Feb. 27, causing widespread damage. (AP Photo/Francisco Negroni)/2010-03-10 10:11:32/ <저작권자 ⓒ 1980-2010 ㈜연합뉴스. 무단 전재 재배포 금지.> <연합뉴스 긴급속보를 SMS로! SKT 사용자는 무료 체험!>
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Chile Earthquake (AP)
Rescue workers carry the body of an earthquake victim out from a collapsed building in Concepcion, Chile, Tuesday, March 9, 2010. An 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck central Chile last Feb. 27, causing widespread damage. (AP Photo/ Ignacio Vasquez)/2010-03-10 09:37:47/ <저작권자 ⓒ 1980-2010 ㈜연합뉴스. 무단 전재 재배포 금지.> <연합뉴스 긴급속보를 SMS로! SKT 사용자는 무료 체험!>
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| World News In Brief |
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Brazil president plans for World Cup final
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is he's so confident of Brazil's chances in the World Cup that he is already planning to be at the final on July 11. "I'm so optimistic that when I was in Mexico with President (Felipe) Calderon and he asked me if I was going to the opening game of the World Cup, I said I'm not going to the opener -- I'm going to the final," Silva...
Weir will skip world championships
Three-time US men's figure skating champion Johnny Weir, sixth at the Vancouver Olympics, will not compete at the World Championships later this month in Italy, he announced Tuesday.
The world championships of America
On his way to the practice range Tuesday at Doral, Padraig Harrington stopped to sign autographs for three fans. One was from Puerto Rico, another from Colombia, the third from Peru. So at least it sounds like a World Golf Championship. And there is little doubt that events like the CA Championship look like a World Golf Championship, with 19 countries represented in a field of 68 players.
Goal.com World Cup 2010 Stadium Guide - Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
For the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, Port Elizabeth has produced a fine stadium, which has been named after one of South Africa’s most famous sons, Nelson Mandela.
Bode Miller decides to sit out World Cup ski final
GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany (AP) -- Olympic gold medalist Bode Miller has decided to end his season, a week before the World Cup finals in Germany.
Vonn on verge of 3rd overall World Cup title
Her body aching but her outlook strong, Lindsey Vonn enters the final downhill of the season with a chance to win the overall World Cup title for the third straight season. After winning six of seven World Cup downhills and the Olympic gold medal, Vonn is the overwhelming favorite in Wednesday's race, the first event of the World Cup finals.
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