The second powerful earthquake in as many days shook western Indonesia Thursday, collapsing buildings in a coastal city and triggering tsunami alerts around the region.
Tropical Cyclone Ingrid has made its third landfall on the northern Australian coastline, destroying a remote tourist resort which took a direct hit from the category-three storm.
Two of the Sydney-to-Hobart frontrunners have been forced to quit the race Tuesday, leaving the way clear for the 27-meter (90 foot) Nicorette to take line honors.
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