Nepal's Sushila Karki takes oath of office as PM
Nepal's former chief justice Sushila Karki is sworn in to lead the transition as the country's next prime minister after deadly anti-corruption protests toppled the government. IMAGES
Violent earthquake shakes Japan
Source: AFP (Glomex)
The center of Japan was shaken by violent earthquakes on New Year's Day. According to Japanese authorities, the most severe of these had a magnitude of 7.6. Residents of coastal regions were urged to seek higher ground as quickly as possible due to the threat of tsunami waves.
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