A powerful earthquake rocked Colombia and neighboring Latin American countries on Monday, with at least 18 people dead in first reports as shocked residents surveyed destroyed buildings. Pics and Text/AFP

The death toll from the twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 has risen to 6,125, according to an official update released by National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez. Authorities said 6,462 people have been rescued, while 60,992 people have received hospital treatment. (Pics/PTI)