A major/significant/earth-shattering earthquake struck/hit/devastated the coastal region of/an area in/parts of Chile/Japan/Indonesia, causing/resulting in/triggering widespread damage and numerous/several/a large number of injuries. Tensions are/Remain high between/Have escalated to a new level between/among/over {North Korea and South Korea afte

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