A massive magnitude83 earthquake struck Chile

Source: ReutersSANTIAGO, Chile, Feb 27 (Reuters) - A massive magnitude-8.3 earthquake struck near Concepcion, Chile early on Saturday, USGS reported, shaking buildings and causing blackouts in parts of the capital... 

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http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/N27157197.htm

Twelve Taliban killed in NATO offensive

MARJAH, Afghanistan (Reuters) - Twelve Taliban fighters were killed overnight in a NATO offensive against the group's last stronghold in Afghanistan's most violent province, a government official said.

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http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE61B1ZJ20100215