Category: Asia

Strong Earthquake hits off Tonga

NEIAFU, TONGA (BNO NEWS) -- A strong earthquake shook the Pacific island nation of Tonga on early Thursday morning,

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Indonesia flood toll rises to 97

The death toll from flash floods in a remote region of eastern Indonesia has climbed to at least 97,

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Residents move to renewable city

Abu Dhabi's planned Masdar City, which is to be the world's first powered solely by renewable energy, now has

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Indonesia flood toll rises to 86

The death toll from flash floods in a remote region of eastern Indonesia has risen to at least 86,

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Europe, Asia call for urgent deal

Two months before a key UN climate conference, European and Asian leaders pledged Tuesday to seek an urgent, legally-binding

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Indonesia Floods: At least 56 dead

TELUK WONDAMA, Indonesia – Heavy rain unleashed flash floods and mudslides, killing at least 56 people in a remote

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China: Rich nations must curb CO2

China on Tuesday told the United States and other rich nations to "dramatically" improve their greenhouse gas emission targets,

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Strong quake jolts Philippines

COTABATO, Philippines (Xinhua) - A magnitude 5.3 undersea earthquake hit the southern Philippines this afternoon, the United States Geological

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India No. three carbon emitter

India's environment minister said on Monday the country could not have high economic growth and a rapid rise in

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Quake hits Japan: Tsunami warning

A strong earthquake measuring 6.3 struck south of Japan's Okinawa island on Monday, US scientists said. The epicentre of the

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