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New Yorkers mostly unshaken by rare earthquake On Friday morning, New Yorkers were all asking each other the same question: "Did you feel that?" "Did you feel that?" Medhi Mammadov's co-workers asked each other as their…

Taiwan earthquake: The mountain 'rained rocks like bullets' - survivor Rescuers in Taiwan are working to reach more than 600 stranded people, a day after the island experienced its worst earthquake in 25 years. One survi…

World Central Kitchen founder José Andrés says Israel targeted staff in Gaza 'car by car' World Central Kitchen (WCK) founder José Andrés has accused Israeli forces in Gaza of targeting his aid workers "systematically, c…

Taiwan: Rescue efforts continue after 700 injured in earthquake Rescue efforts are under way in Taiwan after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck the island's eastern coast, killing at least nine and injuring more than 800.…

China's ageing population: A demographic crisis is unfolding for Xi Ask 72-year-old farmer Huanchun Cao about his pension and he reacts with a throaty cackle. He sucks on his home-rolled cigarette, narrows his brow and t…

World Central Kitchen halts operations in Gaza after strike kills staff International food charity World Central Kitchen (WCK) is suspending its operations in Gaza following the death of seven of its workers in an Israel…

Israel: Benjamin Netanyahu protests put political divides back on show Israel's deep political divisions are back on public display. They were put to one side for a while, as shock and national unity followed the 7 Octob…