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Collection of observatory news, found 179 news.

Ban urges action on Syria regime hit by defections

UN chief Ban Ki-moon on Monday urged the Security Council to act on Syria as President Bashar al-Assad came under new ...

Air traffic alert after alaska volcano spews ash cloud

A remote volcano in Alaska`s Aleutian Islands erupted violently early on Thursday, spouting an ash cloud 15,000 feet ...

Syria to let in Arab monitors as deaths mount

Syria agreed on Monday to let Arab states monitor its compliance with an Arab League peace agreement aimed at stopping ...

Forty dead in latest Turkey quake

The death toll from a 5.6 magnitude earthquake that struck eastern Turkey rose to 40 on Saturday, the prime minister`s ...

5.6 quake in East Turkey topples hotel building

A 5.6 magnitude earthquake toppled a hotel in eastern Turkey late on Wednesday, sowing panic among residents in the ...

At least 17 soldiers dead in Syria

At least 17 soldiers were killed in armed clashes between Syrian troops and deserters in the flashpoint city of Homs, ...

Syria, US recall envoys in new spat

Syria has recalled its ambassador to Washington, an official television station reported Monday, shortly after the ...

Strong earthquake hits Turkey, up to 1,000 feared killed

As many as 1,000 people were feared killed on Sunday when a powerful earthquake struck Turkey, collapsing dozens of ...

Syrian forces kill leading activist in tribal east

Government troops on Saturday shot dead a prominent activist in eastern Syria who helped organise peaceful ...

Bali quake had no impact on Mt Agung`s activity

The 6.8-magnitude earthquake that rattled Bali and environs on Thursday afternoon had no impact on the activity of ...

N. Sulawesi to have sophisticated Mt Lokon observatory

As of next October 22, people in North Sulawesi will be able to watch one of the province`s active volcanoes through a ...

Syria delays league chief visit as death toll rises

Syria requested the 11th-hour postponement of a planned visit by the Arab League chief to press for an end to its ...

Iconic Empire State Building Shines Green to Celebrate Eid-al-Fitr With Global Muslim Community

-       The World's Most Famous Office Building Honors Holiday to Mark the End of ...

Full moon may outshine perseid meteor show this year

Stargazers in Taiwan may be disappointed early Saturday morning when a full moon makes it harder to see the annual ...

Strong quake off Papua New Guinea, no immediate reports of damage

A strong earthquake of magnitude 6.8 struck off the coast of Papua New Guinea on Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey ...