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Typhoon Megi slams into Taiwan
At least four people have died and 316 have been injured after the powerful storm hit the north-east of the country.At least four people have died and 316 have been injured after the powerful storm hit the north-east of the country.
Chinese authorities wrestle with the aftermath of Super Typhoon Meranti
Authorities and residents of Fuijan province in southeastern China are dealing with the aftermath of typhoon Meranti.Authorities and residents of Fuijan province in southeastern China are dealing with the aftermath of typhoon Meranti.
'World's strongest storm' of 2016, Typhoon Meranti hits Taiwan
Described as the strongest storm in the world so far this year, Super Typhoon Meranti has hit Taiwan, bringing strong winds, torrential rain and flooding.Described as the strongest storm in the world so far this year, Super Typhoon Meranti has hit Taiwan, bringing strong winds, torrential rain and flooding.
Children of quake-hit Italian town go back to school - in prefabs
It's back to school for the children of Amatrice, the Italian town hardest hit by last month's deadly earthquake.It's back to school for the children of Amatrice, the Italian town hardest hit by last month's deadly earthquake.
North Korea mass recovery efforts underway after floods
Clean-up operations are underway in North Korea after devastating floods.Clean-up operations are underway in North Korea after devastating floods.
At least 9 dead following Guatemala mudslides
At least nine people have died and two people were missing from a small town near Guatemala City on Wednesday (September 7) after intense rains the night before caused a mudslide, emergency workers…At least nine people have died and two people were missing from a small town near Guatemala City on Wednesday (September 7) after intense rains the night before caused a mudslide, emergency workers…
Hurricane Newton kills at least two, brings down trees in Mexico
Hurricane Newton has lashed Mexico’s Baja California coast, killing at least two people, driving tourists and locals into shelters along the holiday peninsula and dumping heavy rain and sustained windHurricane Newton has lashed Mexico’s Baja California coast, killing at least two people, driving tourists and locals into shelters along the holiday peninsula and dumping heavy rain and sustained wind
Death toll from Italy quake rises to 295
Rescuers have found the body of the last person reported missing after the deadly Aug. 24 earthquake in Italy, according to local media.Rescuers have found the body of the last person reported missing after the deadly Aug. 24 earthquake in Italy, according to local media.
Storms sweep Pacific bringing strong winds and rain
Hawaii is bracing itself for the arrival of Hurricane Madeline which is sweeping across the Pacific towards the island chain.Hawaii is bracing itself for the arrival of Hurricane Madeline which is sweeping across the Pacific towards the island chain.
Drone video of Italian town damaged by earthquake
Italian firefighters have released a video, filmed by a drone, showing the town of Accumoli, severely devastated by the earthquake of August the 24th.Italian firefighters have released a video, filmed by a drone, showing the town of Accumoli, severely devastated by the earthquake of August the 24th.
Death toll from Italy's earthquake tops 290
Almost a week after a devastating earthquake hit central Italy, emergency workers continue to recover the dead.Almost a week after a devastating earthquake hit central Italy, emergency workers continue to recover the dead.
Italian museums donate ticket proceeds to quake-rebuilding
After last week’s devastating earthquake, Italian authorities are looking at how to pay for the rebuilding work.After last week’s devastating earthquake, Italian authorities are looking at how to pay for the rebuilding work.
Italy quake: restaurants launch pasta campaign for devastated areas
In a move aimed at showing solidarity with the victims of Wednesday’s devastating earthquake, chefs in Italy are serving up more pasta all’Amatriciana.In a move aimed at showing solidarity with the victims of Wednesday’s devastating earthquake, chefs in Italy are serving up more pasta all’Amatriciana.
Grieving relatives attend state funeral for victims of Italian quake
Weeping relatives hugged each other and reached out to touch the varnished coffins of victims of an earthquake at a state funeral held on Saturday (August 27) for some of the 290 people who died in thWeeping relatives hugged each other and reached out to touch the varnished coffins of victims of an earthquake at a state funeral held on Saturday (August 27) for some of the 290 people who died in th
Italy holds state funeral for victims of earthquake
Mourners gathered in the Italian town of Ascoli Piceno on Saturday for a state funeral for some of the victims of Wednesday’s (August 24)powerful earthquake.Mourners gathered in the Italian town of Ascoli Piceno on Saturday for a state funeral for some of the victims of Wednesday’s (August 24)powerful earthquake.
Accumoli, inside the town near the quake's epicentre
Accumoli was near the epicentre, when the earthquake struck, taking the lives of 11 people in the hilltop village.Accumoli was near the epicentre, when the earthquake struck, taking the lives of 11 people in the hilltop village.
State funeral for Italy quake victims
A state funeral on Saturday will lay to rest some of the 278 victims of Italy’s earthquake, among them many children.A state funeral on Saturday will lay to rest some of the 278 victims of Italy’s earthquake, among them many children.
Italy quake: state of emergency declared as rescue operation continues
The number of people killed in Wednesday’s earthquake in central Italy now stands at a least 278.The number of people killed in Wednesday’s earthquake in central Italy now stands at a least 278.
Italy declares state of emergency in quake-affected areas
Rescue teams work tirelessly scouring the rubble to find survivors in Italy.Rescue teams work tirelessly scouring the rubble to find survivors in Italy.
'We escaped in the dark', Amatrice quake survivor
Luigi Botti considers himself lucky to be alive.Luigi Botti considers himself lucky to be alive.
Disaster rescue: "You need to have quite a lot of emotional strength"
Search and rescue teams are battling to save lives in the rubble of the Italian earthquake.Search and rescue teams are battling to save lives in the rubble of the Italian earthquake.
Italy earthquake: a tale of hope amid a rising death toll
“Stand back” firefighters shouted, as they searched for signs of life amid the rubble in Amatrice.“Stand back” firefighters shouted, as they searched for signs of life amid the rubble in Amatrice.
Rescue bid continues despite fading hopes for Italy quake victims
Hopes of finding more people alive after Italy’s earthquake are diminishing by the hour but search teams continue to scour the rubble.Hopes of finding more people alive after Italy’s earthquake are diminishing by the hour but search teams continue to scour the rubble.
Fears grow for those trapped as the death toll from the Italy quake rises to 250
Rescue workers are picking through what remains of Pescara del Tronto, a hamlet badly hit in Wednesday’s devastating earthquake (August 24).Rescue workers are picking through what remains of Pescara del Tronto, a hamlet badly hit in Wednesday’s devastating earthquake (August 24).
Italy: Rescue workers face tough conditions in earthquake-hit hamlet
The Italian hilltop hamlet of Pescara del Tronto lays in rubble after Wednesday’s devastating earthquake destroyed virtually every building.The Italian hilltop hamlet of Pescara del Tronto lays in rubble after Wednesday’s devastating earthquake destroyed virtually every building.
Waking up to no home: Italy's earthquake survivors describe their fear
As the sun rose over Italy, hundreds of people woke up in tents and cars, displaced by the devastating earthquake across Lazio, Umbria and Marche.As the sun rose over Italy, hundreds of people woke up in tents and cars, displaced by the devastating earthquake across Lazio, Umbria and Marche.
Italy quake: Drone footage shows scale of damage in Amatrice
Italy’s fire brigade has released drone footage of damage caused in the town of Amatrice, near the epicentre of Wednesday’s earthquake.Italy’s fire brigade has released drone footage of damage caused in the town of Amatrice, near the epicentre of Wednesday’s earthquake.
Death toll in Italian earthquake reaches almost 250 as rescue effort continues
Death toll rises to at least 247 More than 360 injured PM Renzi calls for national unity The search for victims of an earthquake which struck central Italy in the early hours of Wednesday morning coDeath toll rises to at least 247 More than 360 injured PM Renzi calls for national unity The search for victims of an earthquake which struck central Italy in the early hours of Wednesday morning co
Amatrice - euronews reports from quake-struck town
Much of the once picturesque town of Amatrice, in the Italian province of Rieti, was flattened by the devastating earthquake which has struck central Italy.Much of the once picturesque town of Amatrice, in the Italian province of Rieti, was flattened by the devastating earthquake which has struck central Italy.
Japan: Typhoon Mindulle leaves destruction in its wake
Typhoon Mindulle has been downgraded to a tropical storm, but not before leaving a trail of destruction across Japan’s Hokkaido island.Typhoon Mindulle has been downgraded to a tropical storm, but not before leaving a trail of destruction across Japan’s Hokkaido island.