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Philippines hunts for survivors after powerful quake kills at least 3

Rescue teams continued hunting for survivors on Monday after a powerful earthquake that killed at least three people and injured 31.

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Sakurajima volcano in southern Japan erupts

A volcano in southern Japan erupted on Friday (September 20) morning, sending plumes of ash and gas over 2,500 metres into the air.

USA

California desert city takes stock after back-to-back earthquakes

Shaken residents of Ridgecrest, where two powerful quakes were centered, say they're worried about the next one.

USA

Powerful quake hits Southern California, causing damage and injuries

"Homes shifted, foundation cracks, retaining walls down," the San Bernadino County Fire Department said on Twitter.

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USA

Earthquake shakes Southern California, day after most powerful quake in 20 years

The USGS said the earthquake had a preliminary magnitude of 7.1

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Homes flooded as rivers burst banks in Bosnia

Homes and roads have been flooded in several parts of Bosnia after rivers broke their banks following heavy rains, triggering concerns Tuesday of a repeat of floods five years ago when dozens died

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Texan tornado

People hurt and homes destroyed as severe storms hit parts of the southern US

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Climate change impacts accelerating, new report shows

“Climate change is moving faster than our efforts to address it,” UN Secretary-General António Guterres said Thursday as the World Meteorological Organization unveiled an alarming report.

Iran

Iran bans non-official crowdfunding appeals after deadly flash floods

Authorities said on Monday that they have closed 60 crowdfunding campaigns, mostly set up by celebrities, and that donations can only be made through official channels.

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Residents evacuate as flash floods hit southern Afghanistan

At least 20 people were killed by flash floods in southern Afghanistan's Kandahar province, the UN said Saturday, as heavy rains swept away homes and vehicles.

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Floodwaters wreak havoc in northern Australia

Flooding in and around Townsville, Australia continued on Sunday, as the area was lashed by record rainfall, officials said.

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Magnitude 6.7 earthquake strikes Chile killing two

A magnitude 6.7 earthquake hit the coast of north-central Chile on Saturday evening, the US Geological Survey said.

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Deadly Indonesian volcano sinks halfway into the sea

The volcano which caused a tsunami that killed more than 400 people last week lost more than two-thirds of its height following the eruption which triggered the killer waves.

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What are the biggest threats to the world this year?

What are the most likely risks we will face this year, and how significant will they be? Some of the world's most influential people have given their views.

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Hundreds of thousands of fish die en mass in Australia

Hundreds of thousands of fish died in outback Australia, with the government blaming the mass death on a toxic algae bloom due to changing weather conditions.

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Watch: Indonesia tsunami aftermath

Aerial footage of the destruction.

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Quake from Mount Etna volcano jolts Sicily

An earthquake triggered by Italy's Mount Etna volcano jolted eastern Sicily, slightly injuring 10 people and prompting frightened Italian villagers to flee their homes

Indonesia

Indonesia tsunami: Norwegian tells of escape as waves struck hotel

Norwegian tells of Indonesia tsunami escape as waves struck his hotel

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Fatal Tsunami devastates Indonesia after volcanic eruption

A fatal Tsunami devastates Indonesia after volcanic eruption while a wild storm lash Gold Coast for second consecutive Day in Australia.

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Residents return to US town destroyed by wildfire

Hundreds of residents were finally allowed back into neighborhoods in the Northern California town of Paradise a month after the blaze killed at least 85 people and destroyed about 14,000 homes.