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Four major quakes strike South Pacific

For the fourth time in less than 11 hours, a major earthquake rocked the South Pacific Ocean near the island nation of Vanuatu on Thursday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

Earthquakes rock South Pacific

Three major earthquakes struck within an hour and 10 minutes Thursday morning near Vanuatu in the South Pacific, prompting a tsunami warning that was quickly lifted.

Japan to lobby whaling commission to support hunts

Japan will lobby a dozen members of the International Whaling Commission at a meeting Monday to support its much-criticized Antarctic whaling program -- just three days before all members of the commission meet in London to discuss reaching an agreement on whale conservation rules.

Activist: Attack on whalers 'nonviolent chemical warfare'

Anti-whaling protesters hurled containers of butyric acid at a Japanese whaling ship in Antarctic waters, injuring four crew members, a Japanese official said Monday.

Shortcuts: How to be a daredevil Down Under

If you fancy yourself as a bit of an adrenaline junkie or wish you were braver when it comes to embracing X-treme activities, here's a few ideas to get your heart racing.

Pacific looks to coconut power

The humble coconut, a staple of the economy in the small island nations of the South Pacific, is being viewed potentially as part of the region's solution to rising oil prices.

Strong quake hits near Vanuatu

A 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck in the South Pacific near the island nation of Vanuatu Tuesday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Solomons create a soccer sensation

Soccer minnows the Solomon Islands knocked New Zealand out of the 2006 World Cup qualifying after a shock 2-2 draw against Australia in Adelaide.

U.S. picks 16 nations eligible for new aid fund

President Bush praised the first group of countries selected to apply for aid Monday from the Millennium Challenge Account, a new aid fund that was launched in February.

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