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A 6.9 magnitude quake in remote Papua New Guinea kills 3 and destroys nearly 1,000 homes

Mar. 25, 2024 05:58 AM EDT

PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea (AP) — A magnitude 6.9 earthquake has hit a remote part of western Papua New Guinea killing at least three people and causing extensive damage to around 1,000 homes, officials said. The quake rocked the East Sepik region at about 6.20 a.m. Sunday...

Riots in Papua New Guinea's 2 biggest cities reportedly leave 15 dead

Jan. 11, 2024 03:56 AM EST

PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea (AP) — The Papua New Guinea government worked to restore order Thursday after at least 15 people were reportedly killed during rioting and looting that left the country’s two biggest cities in flames. The unrest began in the capital, Port Moresby,...