Indian soldiers in Alaska to train with US Army

Last Updated: Thursday, November 4, 2010, 16:39

Indian Armymen are holding an annual joint military exercise with their American counterparts involving airborne specialist operations in sub-zero temperatures in Alaska.

5 dead in Alaska plane crash; Ex-senator aboard

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 10, 2010, 23:57

A plane carrying nine people crashed amid southwest Alaska`s remote mountains and lakes, killing five people on board and injuring at least three others, authorities said Tuesday. Former Sen. Ted Stevens and ex-NASA chief Sean O`Keefe were believed to be aboard.

4 killed in plane crash at Alaska military base

Last Updated: Thursday, July 29, 2010, 21:14

Four airmen were killed in a cargo plane that crashed during a training run at an Air Force base, military authorities said on Thursday.

Strong earthquake shakes Alaska island region

Last Updated: Sunday, July 18, 2010, 15:53

A powerful earthquake shook a remote Aleutian Island region of Alaska late Saturday, but there were no reports of damage or injury and no threat of a tsunami, officials said.

Eruption of Alaska’s Redoubt Volcano sparked new type of lightning

Last Updated: Sunday, March 7, 2010, 18:15

Three-dimensional imaging has shown that the eruption of Alaska’s Redoubt Volcano last year, created a new type of lightning, in the form of small, quick sparks.

Glacier melting a key clue to tracking climate change

Last Updated: Thursday, March 4, 2010, 08:36

The world has become far too hot for the aptly named Exit Glacier in Alaska.

I could run for US presidency in 2012: Palin

Last Updated: Monday, February 8, 2010, 11:40

Former Alaska governor and 2008 Republic Party vice-presidential nominee Sarah Palin has revealed that she may run for US president in 2012.

Stranded Indian ship repaired, leaves for destination

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 22, 2009, 16:43

All 28 Indian crew members onboard a crippled bulk cargo freighter, which was stranded in mid-sea, were today headed for their destination of Portland after the vessel`s engine was repaired.

Feds give sea otters habitat protection in Alaska

Last Updated: Thursday, October 8, 2009, 09:40

Four years after being placed on the Endangered Species List, the dwindling sea otters of southwest Alaska on Wednesday were given an important recovery tool.

Walruses congregate on Alaska shore as ice melts

Last Updated: Thursday, September 10, 2009, 11:32

Thousands of walruses are congregating on Alaska`s northwest coast, a sign that their Arctic sea ice environment has been altered by climate change.

Scientists to study rebirth of an island after volcanic eruption

Last Updated: Monday, August 10, 2009, 15:45

A team of scientists is all set to study an island in the process of rebirth after a volcanic eruption destroyed life on it recently.

Researchers can now study how an ecosystem develops

Last Updated: Friday, August 7, 2009, 15:48

Alaska`s Kasatochi volcano eruption has provided a rare research opportunity to see how an ecosystem develops from the very first species to colonize the island.