USA 10/01/2018 Rescuers search for survivors after deadly mudslides in California At least 13 people have been killed.
USA 08/01/2018 2017 costliest year yet for US natural disasters At 16 billion dollars of damage the year of drought, floods, hurricanes and fires has meant the last 12 months are the worst on record in the USA.
world news 26/12/2017 2017: terrorist attacks, natural disasters and political upheaval Struck by terrorist attacks and natural catastrophes around the world, 2017 also saw major political change.
USA 17/12/2017 California burns as Thomas fire becomes state's third-largest City of Santa Barbara now threatened by winds whipping inferno towards coast as fire-plagued 2017 approaches a record year's end.
Indonesia 16/12/2017 Earthquake hits Java killing several people and leaving widespread damage Early reports indicate no Tsunami in 6.5 magnitude tremor.
Russia 05/12/2017 Welcome to Berezniki, the city swallowed by sinkholes The city of Berezniki, in Russia's Ural mountains, is slowly disappearing into the ground.
Albania 03/12/2017 Albania flooded after torrential rainfall Hundreds of houses have been destroyed, whilst 127,000 households are without power, after floods which have paralysed the country.
Indonesia 27/11/2017 Bali on maximum volcano alert Bali's Mount Agung: thousands of residents ordered to evacuate and hundreds of flights cancelled amid fears of a major eruption
Indonesia 26/11/2017 Travel warnings raised as Bali volcano erupts Dozens of flights cancelled to and from the Indonesian island as a thick ash cloud towers into the sky.
no comment 19/11/2017 Drone footage shows devastation of Athens flooding Pictures from a drone overflying the Greek town of Mandra show how the Athens suburb was overwhelmed by flash floods.
Greece 17/11/2017 Drone footage shows devastation of floods in Greece The floods have taken the lives of at least 16 people and left scores homeless
Greece 16/11/2017 Greek PM promises full inquiry into deadly floods At least 15 people were killed and more than a dozen injured on the outskirts of Athens after heavy rain caused flash floods
Greece 15/11/2017 At least 15 dead in Greek flash floods The death toll in flash floods in Greece has risen to at least 15 with scores more people homeless after a night of heavy rains.
no comment 15/11/2017 At least 15 dead in flash floods in Greece Flash floods have killed at least 15 near Athens in Geece.
Greece 15/11/2017 Flash floods in Greece kill at least 15 More bodies have been recovered following flash floods near Athens. Greece’s health ministry has now confirmed at least 15 dead. Footage on
Iran 14/11/2017 Iran: from rescue to recovery Tehran says rescue operations have been ended in areas hit by a powerful earthquake at the weekend that killed at least 450 people and injured thousands.
Iran 13/11/2017 Iran-Iraq earthquake: Social media images show tragic aftermath Most of the victims were in Kermanshah province, on Iran's border with Iraq.
no comment 13/11/2017 Cracks in the road and gutted houses in quake-hit eastern Iraq The quake was felt as far south as Baghdad, some 300 km away.
Iran 13/11/2017 Deadly quake rocks Iran-Iraq border The death toll rises following powerful earthquake in Iran-Iraq border region.
Vietnam 06/11/2017 Death toll rises as Typhoon Damrey lashes Vietnam Dozens have been killed and thousands of homes have been flattened as the storm rages in the country's central and southern regions.
