Earthquake in Peru Kills 6 and Displaces Hundreds

Peru is prone to frequent quakes, but the 5.5-magnitude temblor was the biggest to strike the central highlands area in more ...

5.5-magnitude earthquake hits Peru’s Andes region, killing at least 5 people

A 5.5 magnitude earthquake shook the Andes region of Peru, killing at least five people, local authorities said on Sunday.

Map: 5.5-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Peru

A moderately strong, 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck in Peru on Saturday, according to the United States Geological Survey.

The serious health risks posed by wildfire smoke

Massive wildfires are raging around the world during unprecedented heatwaves, blanketing millions of people under pungent ...

More than 500 feared dead after boats carrying Rohingya refugees capsize off Myanmar

Officials said it was an especially perilous time for the sea journey by members of Myanmar’s persecuted Rohingya minority, ...

More than 500 missing after two refugee boats vanish off Myanmar coast, UN agencies say

More than 500 people fleeing violence in Myanmar are feared dead after two boats disappeared in rough conditions off the country’s coast, according to two UN migration bodies.