Category World

A Look at Taiwan’s Strongest Earthquakes

[ad_1] The magnitude 7.4 earthquake in Taiwan on Wednesday was the strongest in 25 years, the island’s Central Weather Administration said. Here’s a look back at some of the major earthquakes in modern Taiwanese history: In September 1999, a 7.6…

Map: 7.4-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Taiwan

[ad_1] A major, 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck the eastern coast of Taiwan on Wednesday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The temblor happened at 7:58 a.m. Taipei time about 11 miles southwest of Hualien City, Taiwan, data from the agency…

Israeli Strikes Kill 7 Aid Workers in Gaza

[ad_1] The group was trying to help ease widespread hunger in Gaza, where Palestinians, particularly in the north, have been fighting starvation and regularly converge on the relatively few aid trucks that enter the territory. On Monday, workers unloaded food…

Rome’s Future Is a Walk Through Its Past

[ad_1] Conscious of the weight of its illustrious history, Rome has managed to preserve an impressive number of archaeological monuments in its city center. The Colosseum, the Circus Maximus and the Roman Forum and Imperial Fora are just a few…