Tsunami Threat Passes After 7.5 Quake in Papua New Guinea

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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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The Lights Go Off at St. Peter’s Basilica for Earth Hour

The lights of St Peter’s Basilica are turned off as part of the Earth Hour campaign on March 28, 2015 at the Vatican. Millions are expected to take part around the world in the annual event organised by conservation group WWF, with hundreds of well-known sights set to plunge into darkness. AFP PHOTO / ALBERTO PIZZOLI (Photo credit should read ALBERTO PIZZOLI/AFP/Getty Images) | ALBERTO PIZZOLI via Getty Images

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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As Offensive vs BIFF Ends, Evacuees Total 91,600

CONFLICT. Hundreds of families from villages on the border of North Cotabato and Maguindanao fill makeshift evacuation centers while fighting rages between elements of the MILF’s 108th Base Command and BIFF fighters. Photo by Rappler

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.

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