11.   A strong quake shook a Turkish region bordering Iran and Iraq on Wednesday, sending terrified residents rushing out of their homes, officials said.

12.   Aftershocks continued through the night, however, and officials warned villagers to be cautious of another strong quake.

13.   Authorities advised residents to stay out of houses that had been damaged, in case of another strong quake.

14.   Authorities advised residents to stay out of houses that had suffered any damages, in case of another strong quake.

15.   Concern also grew over existing poorly constructed buildings that could collapse in another strong quake.

16.   Hiroshi Yoshida of the Central Meteorological Agency told reporters the region had no previous record of strong quakes, and that activity was being closely watched.

17.   It had also been shaken by a strong quake a day earlier.

18.   It was the third strong quake to strike the area in less than two months.

19.   It was a moderate to strong quake capable of causing minor damage and shaking light objects from tables or other furniture, especially in tall buildings.

20.   Last week another strong quake shook Mexico City and the memories flooded back.