Peruvian authorities issued a tsunami alert after the quake struck off the coast of the southern region of Arequipa.
Author: John Yoon
7.2-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Peru, Injures 3
A tsunami alert was lifted about an hour after the quake struck off the coast of the southern region of Arequipa.
After Escaping China by Sea, Dissident Kwon Pyong Faces His Next Act
Kwon Pyong recounted for the first time the series of gambles that got him out of China by jet ski, and almost a year later, out of South Korea.
Santiago Power Outage Leaves Over 400,000 Without Electricity
A tree fell on a high-voltage transmission tower early Thursday, knocking out power to parts of the Chilean capital.
John Lennon’s Guitar From ‘Help!’ Is Sold for $2.9 Million at Auction
After appearing in multiple albums by the Beatles, the instrument was forgotten for more than 50 years before it turned up in the attic of a British countryside home.
Millions of Indians Living Abroad Have a Say in the Election, Even if They Can’t Vote
The number of Indians abroad is small relative to the country’s population. Indian political parties want their support anyway.
Landslide Buries Village in Papua New Guinea, Killing at Least 3
Many more were missing in the Pacific nation as recovery and rescue efforts were delayed by a blocked highway and fallen boulders.
Flooding Kills Dozens in Afghanistan
Heavy seasonal rains have set off floods in the northern province of Baghlan and in at least three other provinces.
China Knife Attack at Hospital Leaves at Least 2 Dead
At least 21 other people were injured during the stabbing rampage in the southwestern province of Yunnan, the police said. A suspect was arrested.
3 Men Rescued from Pacific Island After Writing ‘Help’ With Palm Leaves
American rescuers found the lost sailors on a tiny uninhabited island in Micronesia with a damaged boat and the word spelled out on the beach.