Stranded vacationers on the island, which depends on tourism, used their beds to block their windows in case the powerful storm shattered the glass.
Author: Francesca Regalado
German Company Launches Ad After Its Lift Is Used in Louvre Heist
The brazen daylight robbery of the Louvre has turned into a marketing opportunity for Böcker, a German maker of cranes and elevators whose product was used in the heist.
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The United States, Britain and South Korea have joined a crackdown on groups running frauds from Southeast Asia. They have their work cut out.
Deadly Tornado Hits Suburbs of Paris
A rare tornado near Paris blew through several towns north of the capital of France, toppling cranes and killing one person.
10 Injured in Balcony Collapse in Cincinnati
People gathered at a house near the University of Cincinnati tumbled to the ground from a third-floor balcony, fire officials said. One person was in critical condition
Explosion Destroys Vehicles Outside Home of Italian Journalist
Sigfrido Ranucci, the host of the investigative program Report, was previously under police protection because of his reporting on organized crime.
At Least Seven Dead After 7.4-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Southern Philippines
The quake struck off the eastern coast of Mindanao island on Friday morning and was followed by a 6.7-magnitude aftershock. A tsunami warning was issued.
What We Know About the Hostage Deal Between Israel and Hamas
President Trump announced an agreement had been reached, but it was unclear when the captives would be released or when more aid would enter the territory.
Myanmar Military Paraglider Bombs Buddhist Festival, Killing Dozens
The junta targeted a festival in the Sagaing region where people were also protesting army rule, according to witnesses and the civilian government in exile.
Myanmar Military Paraglider Bombs Buddhist Festival, Killing Dozens
The junta targeted a festival in the Sagaing region where people were also protesting army rule, according to witnesses and the civilian government in exile.