US halting use of horses in Texas border town after pictures stir outcry

The US will no longer use horses to patrols the border town of Del Rio in the state of Texas amid a mass influx of predominantly Haitian refugees, the White House announced Thursday.

5.1-magnitude earthquake strikes Iran region hit by deadly quake in Nov (local time: 18:52, Depth 40 km)

A magnitude 5.1 earthquake rocked western Iran on Saturday in the same area as a deadly November quake which left more than 600 people dead.

Magnitude 6.0 earthquake hits western Iran: state media

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake hit western Iran Monday, state media reported.

Vladimir Putin visits Arctic to reaffirm Russia's claim

Russian President Vladimir Putin has visited an area in the Arctic archipelago as part of Russia's efforts to reaffirm its foothold in the oil-rich region.

6.5-Magnitude Quake Registered in China Near Border With Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan (local time: 20:24, Depth 10 km)

A 6.5-magnitude earthquake has hit northwestern China near the border with Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Center (EMSC) reported Friday.

Bulgaria issues Greece travel warning as border blockade continues

Bulgaria’s Foreign Ministry issued a travel warning on February 3 in connection to the planned general strike in Greece on February 4, as well as the continued difficulties at the border crossings between the two countries, prompted by the escalating blockades by Greek farmers.

Four dead in 6.7 quake near India-Myanmar border

At least four people were reported dead on Monday after a strong 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck northeast India near the country's borders with Myanmar and Bangladesh, sending panicked residents fleeing into the streets.

Tornado kills at least 13 in Mexican border with U.S.

MEXICO CITY, May 25 (Xinhua) -- At least 13 people died after a violent tornado hit northern Mexico border city of Ciudad Acuna, said a government minister on Monday.

Rain, snow to hit quake-affected regions in Tibet

Rain and snow will hit quake-affected regions in Tibet again on Tuesday, complicating the rescue work there, the National Meteorological Center (NMC) forecast on Monday.

Russia’s new gas pipeline to Turkey may be named Turkish Stream

Russia’s new natural gas pipeline, which energy giant Gazprom will built in place of the South Stream pipeline, might be called the Turkish Stream, Gazprom deputy CEO Alexander Medvedev said on Monday.