1 killed, 381 injured in Japan quake

A powerful earthquake, measuring 7 on the Richter scale, struck off the coast of southern Japan on Sunday, killing one and injuring at least 381 people.The quake, which hit west of Kyushu Island at......

Initial phase of Tsunami Warning System soon

The initial phase of the Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning and Mitigation System will be launched during the June 21-30 session of UNESCO's Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission Assembly in......

New Japan quake kills at least 40, many more feared trapped

IMAGE: A woman reacts in front of collapsed house caused by an earthquake in Mashiki town, Kumamoto prefecture, southern Japan. All photographs: Kyodo/Reuters At least 40 people were killed and......

Two killed, 45 hurt as strong quake hits Japan

IMAGE: Firefighters check a collapsed house after an earthquake in Mashiki town, Kumamoto prefecture, southern Japan, on Thursday. Photograph: Kyodo/ Reuters At least two people were killed and 45......

Heat headache for 2020 planners as Tokyo swelters a year before Games

IMAGE: A woman holding a sunshade walks past Olympic rings displayed at Nihonbashi district in Tokyo. Photograph: Issei Kato/Reuters Soaring temperatures in Japan have killed at least 57......