The United States Geological Survey (USGS) says the earthquake registers a 5.6 magnitude.
India broke with the rest of the grouping led by Russia and China in a balancing act. What were New Delhi's compulsions?
US police arrest 57-year-old suspect over attack on two Democratic lawmakers and their spouses.
So far, 19 bodies have been found. Thousands of Tamils were disappeared during civil war that ended in 2009.