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Mexico earthquake update: Death toll rises to 139

Mexico earthquake update: Death toll rises to 139

World - 27 min ago

Death toll rose to 139 in 7.1 magnitude 7.1 earthquake that stunned central Mexico on Tuesday.
Buildings collapsed at 44 places in the capital alone.
Mancera said that 50 to 60 people were rescued alive by citizens and emergency workers.

149 dead in earthquake at Mexico on 1985 disaster anniversary

149 dead in earthquake at Mexico on 1985 disaster anniversary

World - 29 min ago

A powerful earthquake shook central Mexico on Tuesday which has left five dead.
An earthquake of 7.4 magnitude hit southern Mexico on Tuesday.
Local media in Puebla reported that five people had died.

Germany: Islamic State suspect arrested in Berlin

Germany: Islamic State suspect arrested in Berlin

World - 1 hr, 46 min ago

German authorities said they have arrested a 31-year-old Iraqi man on suspicion of membership in a terrorist organisation as part of the Islamic State group.
Reportedly, the man, identified only as Raad Riyadh A A in line with privacy laws, was apprehended in Berlin yesterday.

Powerful earthquake strikes Mexico, killing over 100

Powerful earthquake strikes Mexico, killing over 100

World - 2 hr, 3 min ago

A powerful earthquake shook central Mexico on Tuesday which has left 100 dead.
It registered a preliminary magnitude of 7.1, causing heavy and prolonged shaking in the capital.
More than 40 buildings and other structures in Mexico City collapsed, including at least two schools, officials said.