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Rescuers, firefighters, policemen, soldiers and volunteers remove rubble and debris from a flattened building in search of survivors after a powerful quake in Mexico City on September 19, 2017. (Photo: AFP)

Over 20 children among 250 killed in powerful Mexico quake

Bystanders joined in where they could, clearing debris with their bare hands or whatever tools they could find nearby.

20 Sep 2017 10:45 AM

Rescuers sift through the rubble of the partially collapsed city hall in Juchitan , Oaxaca state, Mexico, following a massive earthquake (Photo: AP)

Aftershocks of earthquake rattle southern Mexico as toll rises to 90

Many people continued to sleep outside, fearful of more collapses, as strong aftershocks continued to rattle the town

11 Sep 2017 11:07 AM

The US National Hurricane Center reported Katia's maximum sustained winds had dropped to 75 mph (120 kph) when it made landfall. (Photo: AP)

After deadly quake, Hurricane Katia a one-two punch for devastated Mexico

Hurricane Katia was roaring onshore north of Tecolutla in Veracruz state, pelting the region with intense rains and winds.

09 Sep 2017 5:15 PM

Mexico: Death toll rises to 61 in strongest earthquake in century

The worst-hit city was Juchitan, on the narrow waist of Oaxaca known as the Isthmus, where 36 quake victims died.

09 Sep 2017 11:50 AM

The quake hit offshore in the Pacific at 11:49 pm (0449 GMT), about 100 kilometers (60 miles) from the coastal town of Tonala (Photo: Representational)

Powerful magnitude 8.1 earthquake rocks southern Mexico; at least 15 dead

The USGS put the magnitude slightly lower, at 8.1. That is the same as a devastating 1985 earthquake that killed more than 10,000 people.

08 Sep 2017 5:12 PM

The tsunami risk on the Chiapas coast does not represent a major risk (Representational image)

At least 6 die in southern Mexico earthquake; small tsunami triggered

The quake triggered waves as high as 2.3 ft (0.7 m) in Mexico, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said.

08 Sep 2017 2:43 PM

The US Tsunami Warning System said the earthquake was a potential tsunami threat to several Central American countries (Representational image)

Magnitude-8 earthquake hits Mexico, buildings sway violently, people flee to street

Even in distant Mexico City the quake was felt so strongly that frightened residents gathered in the streets in the dark.

08 Sep 2017 11:16 AM

The two leaders had last discussed migration issues when they met on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Germany on July 7. (Photo: AFP)

Mexican president not spoken to Trump to praise border policy

The G20 sit-down was the first official meeting between the two presidents, whose relationship has been tense.

01 Aug 2017 9:04 AM

It was the latest deadly riot in Mexico's chronically overcrowded prisons, where corruption abounds, inmates often have de facto control, and contraband weapons and drugs are rife. (Photo: AP)

Gang fight in Mexican prison kills 28 inmates

Officials initially gave a death toll of five and indicated the riot was limited to the maximum-security wing.

07 Jul 2017 1:58 PM

Mexican journalist Carmen Aristegui, center, listens to a colleague during a press conference in Mexico City. (Photo: AP)

Mexico govt accused of spying on journalists and activists

The Mexican government has been using cellphone malware to spy on journalists, activists, claims a criminal complaint filed by journalists.

20 Jun 2017 1:09 PM

The brewers say the cross-border venture aims to refute Trump's anti-Mexico rhetoric. (Photo: AFP)

US, Mexican brewers craft ‘very bitter’ Trump beer

The beer's label portrays the American president as a traditional Mexican mariachi musician with a swastika belt buckle.

16 Jun 2017 11:07 AM

Musicians perform near the US-Mexico border during the "Tear Down This Wall" concert in protest at US President Donald Trump's plans to build a dividing fence. (Photo: AFP)

Musicians play tunes in protest at US-Mexico border wall

The show was originally due to take place on both sides of the border, but US authorities denied permission to hold the crowdfunded event.

04 Jun 2017 3:37 PM

According to official figures, 484 people have been slain in Chihuahua state during the first four months of this year compared with 306 during the same period in 2016. (Photo: Representational)

Gunman attacks bar in northern Mexico; 6 dead, 22 injured

The Chihuahua state prosecutor's office said the attack was carried out in Ciudad Cuauhtemoc after the assailant arrived in a car.

04 Jun 2017 10:44 AM

Offended Mexican businessman to market ‘Trump’ toilet paper

The toilet paper will be marketed under slogans like ‘Softness without borders’ and ‘This is the wall that, yes, we will pay for.’

01 Jun 2017 8:12 AM

Mexico: First female Indian candidate to run for presidency

The Indian Governance Council chose Maria de Jesus Patricio to run in the 2018 election, calling for an ‘anti-capitalist and honest’ govt.

29 May 2017 1:46 PM

There have long been complaints about the safety of double tanker trucks and tractor trailers, which have been involved in a number of disastrous accidents in Mexico. (Representational Image)

Mexico: Bus crash with fuel tanker kills at least 24

The crash occurred Thursday on a road leading to the Pacific coast resort of Zihuatanejo, in the state of Guerrero.

14 Apr 2017 1:06 PM

The crew had found the woman’s body and was bringing back rescue workers when it hit an electrical power cable. (Photo: Representational Image/AP)

Mexico: Helicopter on mission to recover hiker’s body crashes, 4 killed

The tail rotor apparently fell off and the helicopter crashed and burst into flames.

15 Mar 2017 9:19 AM

In this file photo, workers continue work raising a taller fence in the Mexico-US border area separating the towns of Anapra, Mexico and Sunland Park. (Photo: AP)

Mexico vows to impose tariffs if Trump presses for wall payment

Pena Nieto canceled a planned meeting with Trump in Washington last month over the US leader's vow to make Mexico pay for the wall.

26 Feb 2017 8:22 AM

Thousands pack Fayetteville Street to listen as Rev. William Barber addresses the crowd during the annual “Historic Thousands on Jones Street" (HKonJ) march in Raleigh, N.C. (Photo: AP)

Mexicans protests against Donald Trump

Many marchers carried Mexican flags and dressed in white as a sign of unity and to signal the non-political nature of the march.

13 Feb 2017 10:37 AM

Mexico drug lord Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman (Photo: AFP)

'El Chapo' Guzman's sons wounded in cartel attack

Ciro Gomez Leyva said he received word about Saturday's purported attack in a handwritten letter from Guzman's sons.

09 Feb 2017 10:54 AM

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