How does the Tsunami alert system work?

In December 2004, a tsunami triggered by an earthquake near the coast of Sumatra killed about 220,000 people. On Wednesday, 11th April, a powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 8.6 on the Richter scale struck Indonesia. More...

Kashmir Avalanche: 135 People feared dead

The number of people feared dead in an avalanche in the disputed Kashmir region has risen to 135, the Pakistan army has said. Spokesman Major General Athar Abbas told the BBC 124 Pakistani soldiers and 11 civilians More...