ATHENS (Reuters) – An earthquake of 5.0 magnitude struck in the Mediterranean just off Greece’s southern coast on Sunday, the U.S. Geological Survey said, but there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage. The quake occurred at 7:42 a.m. (0542 GMT), 34 miles southwest of the coastal city of Kalamata in the Peloponnese region, the Survey said. Greece is often rattled by earthquakes. While most cause no serious damage, a 5.9 magnitude quake killed 143 people in 1999. (Reporting by Karolina Tagaris; Editing by Andrew Heavens)
Australia pursues Malaysian explanation for senator's deportation
PERTH, Australia (Reuters) – Australia is seeking further explanation from Malaysia about why an Australian senator, who went to politically sensitive Malaysia to discuss electoral reform, was denied entry and deported, Prime Minister Julia Gillard said on Sunday. Malaysia refused entry on Saturday to independent Senator Nick Xenophon, with an immigration official saying the decision was made because he had participated in an illegal street rally for electoral reform in the Southeast Asian country last year. …
Pakistani governor criticizes security forces after bombing
QUETTA, Pakistan (Reuters) – A provincial official criticized Pakistani security forces on Sunday after a bombing targeting the Shi'ite Hazara c ommunity killed 80 people in the northwestern city of Quetta. "The terrorist attack on the Hazara Shi'ite community in Quetta is a failure of the intelligence and security forces," Nawab Zulfiqar Ali Magsi, governor of Baluchistan province, said while touring a hospital. "We had given a free hand to security (forces) to take action against terrorist and extremist groups, but despite that the Quetta incident took place. … 
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