Syria Crisis

A fighter from the Islamist Syrian rebel group Jabhat al-Nusra is seen in front of a burning vehicle, caused by what activists said were missiles fired by a Syrian Air Force fighter jet from forces loyal to Syria's President Bashar al-Assad, at their base in Raqqa province, east Syria, May 12, 2013. REUTERS/Hamid Khatib

Nusra Front eclipsed by Iraq al Qaeda

The most feared and effective rebel group battling President Bashar al-Assad, the Islamist Nusra Front, is being eclipsed by a more radical jihadi force whose aims go far beyond overthrowing the Syrian leader.  Article 

  • Most Popular
  • Most Shared

Reuters Showcase

Women's Rights

Women's Rights

Afghan parliament fails to pass divisive women's law.  Full Article 

Show of Strength

Show of Strength

North Korea fires three short-range missiles.  Full Article 

Gay Marriage Law

Gay Marriage Law

France the 14th country to legalise gay weddings.  Full Article 

Iraq Violence

Iraq Violence

Two blasts at Iraqi Sunni mosque kill 43.  Full Article 

Lunar Event

Lunar Event

Huge meteoroid strike dazzles scientists.  Video 

Flu Toll

Flu Toll

Death toll from new bird flu in China rises to 36: WHO.  Full Article 

Changing the Topic

Changing the Topic

After tough week, Obama tries to change the subject to jobs.  Full Article 

Trains Collision

Trains Collision

Commuter trains collide in Connecticut, injuring up to 60 people.  Full Article 

Reuters India Mobile

Reuters India Mobile

Get the latest news on the go. Visit Reuters India on your mobile device.  Full Coverage 

Magnitude 5.6 quake off Sulawesi, Indonesia

Related Topics

Picture Gallery

India this week

India this week

Pictures from around the country.  Slideshow 

» Click here for more slideshows

LONDON | Fri Dec 28, 2012 11:37pm IST

LONDON (Reuters) - A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck Indonesia, off the island of Sulawesi, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

It struck at a depth of 102 km (63 miles), 90 km south of Gorontalo, at 1:32 a.m. on Saturday (1732 GMT Friday). There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage to property.

(Writing by Alison Williams; Editing by Jon Hemming)
World
Comments (0)
This discussion is now closed. We welcome comments on our articles for a limited period after their publication.