The 7.4-magnitude quake, which killed more than 100 people and damaged hundreds of buildings, was the strongest recorded in Colombia in a decade.

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A propane tank and several containers of what were believed to be flammable liquids were found inside the man’s vehicle in a nearby parking garage, the police in Halifax said.

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A line of cities near the epicenter sustained major damage, images show. The Colombian capital appeared largely spared.

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A pair of brothers who lost their mother and other family members in Venezuela and were profiled by The New York Times have now survived deadly quakes in two countries.

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Rescue crews and regular people searched for survivors, and the death toll was likely to rise. More than 1,500 homes were damaged, the president said.

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Abelardo De La Espriella had never held public office until his inauguration on Friday. Now, he is at the helm of a major disaster response.

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The strongest temblor in years struck in a Pacific Coast region, killing over 100 people.

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