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Flood-hit Mozambique in "urgent need" of large-scale international aid

United Nations Office for the Co-ordination of Humanitarian Affairs says as much as an additional $60,000,000 (approximately €5,500,000) will be needed to help repair the damage done to Mozambique by Cyclone Kenneth.

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Forest fires tear through south Chile

Dozens of wild fires tore through southern Chile on Tuesday (February 13) destroying scores of homes in the South American country.

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Video captures moment of Brazil dam collapse

A video released on Friday shows the exact moment a deadly dam burst in Brazil on January 25.

USA

California firefighters report Camp Fire "100% contained"

The deadliest fire in the state's history now appears to be under control.

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World News

Where are the 'safest places' to go on holiday, according to new data?

In some categories, European and American destinations were shown to pose more of a risk to travellers than areas in the Middle East and North Africa, according to data collated by Which? Travel.

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Deadly tropical storm lashes Mexico

At least eleven people have died after Tropical Storm Vicente lashed Mexico's Pacific in southern Mexico, Oaxaca state civil protection authorities reported on Sunday (October 21).

World

More than 5,000 people are feared missing in Indonesia

More than 5,000 people are feared missing in Indonesia, 10 days after the devastating earthquake and tsunami hit the country.

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Indonesia quake and tsunami survivors hopeful aid will arrive soon

Tens of thousands were left homeless as Indonesian authorities scrambled on Monday to get help to quake-stricken Sulawesi island

Philippines

Thousands evactuate before Phillipines typhoon

Thousands of people have been evacuated after a super typhoon hit Phillipine's coastal areas. Typhoon Mangkhut has winds of more than 205 km per hour which bore down on the country's main island, Luzon.

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Japan: Typhoon Jebi makes landfall in Tokushima prefecture

Typhoon Jebi has lashed down on Tokushima prefecture, bringing some of the most powerful winds and rainfall seen in 25 years.

Lao People's Democratic Republic

Rescue team that saved Thai footballers helps Laos dam survivors

Instead of taking time out, rescuers move on to Laos disaster.

Lao People's Democratic Republic

Hundreds reported missing after under-construction dam collapses in Laos | The Cube

An under-construction hydropower dam collapsed on Monday, flooding several villages and leaving hundreds missing

World News

Scores dead in Greece as wildfires engulf Attica region

The popular holiday resort region has become a disaster zone as fast moving fires trapped people in their homes and devoured buildings and cars.

Japan

Dozens still missing in Japan after deadliest floods in decades

The number of dead from flooding and landslides has climbed to 175.

Japan

More than 80 people killed after massive floods hit Japan

Torrential rains has pounded some parts of western Japan with three times the amount normally seen in July.

World

EU committed to Nepal quake rebuilding

In partnership with The European Commission

Three years on from Nepal's devastating twin earthquakes many thousands remain homeless. The EU is helping to accelerate the building of quake-resistant houses.

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What's the risk from asteroids, and what's being done about it?

In partnership with ESA - The European Space Agency

What's the risk from asteroids, and what's being done about it? As #AsteroidDay approaches we meet some dinosaurs, meteorite specialists and asteroid hunters to find out.

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Guatemala volcano blankets nearby villages with ash

A volcano southwest of Guatemala's capital has erupted for the second time this year, setting off loud explosions and spewing ash nearly six kilometres into the sky.

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Aid organisation says almost 100 people killed in weeks of flooding in Kenya

Six people have drowned in Kenya in overnight flooding and 11 others are missing, local authorities said Friday, the latest of dozens of deaths caused by heavy seasonal rains in recent weeks.

India

Deadly dust storm kills dozens in India

At least 70 people have been killed in powerful dust storms that hit the northern Indian states of Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.