1.   Bathing is a prized ritual in Japan, and city officials said the earthquake left more than half of Kobe without running water.

2.   He said no earthquakes or lava flows were observed in the volcano, a famous tourist attraction.

3.   The Civil Defense Ministry said shallow earthquakes, gas emissions and further ash eruptions are expected to follow the latest activity.

4.   While pleased with how the state held up, officials urged residents not to become complacent and said further earthquake preparation is needed.

5.   He said earthquakes and tidal waves over the centuries had submerged the ancient city.

6.   Seismological officials said another earthquake of mild intensity also jolted parts of northwestern Pakistan early Thursday, but no casualties were reported.