SYDNEY, Australia (3rd UPDATE - Mar. 30. 2015) – A 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Papua New Guinea Monday, March 30, sending startled residents fleeing from their homes, but a tsunami threat passed with no immediate reports of major damage.
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MANILA, Philippines (Mar. 30, 2015) — A notorious commander of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) was among the rebels killed in a series of clashes on Sunday, March 29, that also claimed the lives of 4 soldiers.
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March 30, 2015 — St. Peter’s Basilica joined more than 1,400 of the world’s iconic landmarks on Saturday to take a stand for stronger climate action.
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MANILA, Philippines (Mar. 30, 2015) — More than 90,000 residents remain displaced from their homes as the military announced an end to the all-out offensive against breakaway rebel group Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters Monday, March 30.
Continue reading As Offensive vs BIFF Ends, Evacuees Total 91,600
SYDNEY, Australia (UPDATED) — A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Papua New Guinea Monday, March 29, US seismologists said, with “hazardous” tsunami waves possible within 1,000 kilometers (620 miles) of the epicenter.
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