A magnitude-6.5 earthquake struck off the coast of Northern California
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A magnitude-6.5 earthquake struck off the coast of Northern California Saturday afternoon, damaging buildings, knocking out power in several coastal communities and leaving a trail of broken windows and dishes south of the Oregon border.
The powerful quake hit at about 4:27 p.m. PST about 22 miles from Ferndale, the U.S. Geological Survey said. ![]()
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Somali pirates hijack the Greece-flagged Maran Centaurus
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The Greece-flagged Maran Centaurus was hijacked Sunday about 800 miles off the coast of Somalia, said Cmdr. John Harbour, a spokesman for the EU Naval Force. Harbour said it originated from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and was destined for the United States. The ship has 28 crew members on board, he said.
The hijacking of a tanker increases worries that the vessel could crash, be run aground or be involved in a firefight, said Roger Middleton, a piracy expert at London-based think tank Chatham House.
Magnitude 6.8 earthquake hit off Japan’s southern coast
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A magnitude 6.8 earthquake hit off Japan's southern coast Friday, according to Japan's Meteorological Agency.
There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. The agency said there was no danger of damage from a tsunami, though there may be a small tidal increase.
Thai Union 3 Fishing Vessel Hijacked by Somali Pirates
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The European Union naval force says Somali pirates have hijacked a Thai fishing vessel north of the Seychelles islands.
The attack occurred 200 miles north of the Seychelles and 650 miles off the Somali coast.
Somali Pirates Hijack MV Al Khaliq Panamanian-flagged ship
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