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Greece

Quake kills woman, ravages houses on Greek island of Lesbos

A middle-aged woman died crushed by the roof of her home. Several more people were injured.

Sri Lanka

Rescuers struggle to reach Sri Lankan flood and mudslide victims

The military is involved in the effort to reach thousands cut off amid a looming threat of disease in the Indian Ocean island.

USA

US Midwest braces for more rain after deadly storm front kills 20

The National Guard was deployed to help with relief efforts.

USA

Deadly storms sweep United States

Central, southern and eastern parts of the United States are reeling after a fierce storm system brought torrential rain and tornadoes, leaving at least 16 people…

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USA

Tornadoes kill at least five people in Texas

At least five people have been killed by tornadoes in Texas as heavy storms move across parts of the US.

Kyrgyzstan

Landslide buries Kyrgyzstan village, 24 feared dead

At least 24 people including nine children were feared dead after a devastating landslide swept through a village in southern Kyrgyzstan early on Saturday, officials…

Chile

Powerful quake hits Chile, no deaths reported

Chile’s been rocked by a major earthquake, but there are no reports of any deaths or serious damage.

Colombia

Second deadly landslide in a month rocks Colombia

A deadly landslide has rocked Colombia for the second time this month, claiming at least 11 lives just weeks after more than 300 were killed in a similar…

Iran

Floods in Iran kill at least 35

At least 35 people have died and eight are reported missing after heavy rains triggered flash floods in north-west Iran.

Sri Lanka

Search for survivors after Sri Lanka rubbish dump landslide

A landslide at a rubbish dump near the Sri Lankan capital Colombo has killed at least 16 people and injured over a dozen, according to health and military…

New Zealand

New Zealand Cyclone Cook moves off South island

“The worst is over”, meteorologist John Crouch announced as Cyclone Cook moved off New Zealand’s south Island.

World

Philippines: Learning to weather a storm

In 2013 Typhoon Haiyan devastated the Philippines. Since then global funding has helped the island country develop a solid risk reduction programme.

New Zealand

Cyclone Cook hits New Zealand

New Zealand's north island is being hit by Cyclone Cook, which many fear will be the severest storm in generations.

Colombia

Colombian landslide death toll rises to 290

As the death toll rises, rescue workers are rushing to bury identified bodies in the town of Macoa as soon as possible, to stop the spread of infection.

Colombia

Colombia: Damage and despair in mudslide-hit Mocoa

Funerals are taking place for some of the 273 victims of Saturday's disaster in the southern town.

Colombia

Colombia begins to bury its dead

Colombia is beginning to bury its dead as rescuers continue to search for victims of the weekend’s flooding and landslides.

Colombia

Death toll after mudslides in Colombia rises to more than 250

The number of people killed in flooding and mudslides in Colombia has now risen to more than 250, with more than 200 people still unaccounted for.

Colombia

Death toll rises in Colombia mudslide

Families and rescuers claw through the debris in search of victims in Colombia's deadly mudslide

Colombia

Colombia: Rescue efforts intensify after deadly landslide

At least 200 people are now confirmed to have been killed in Colombia’s landslide disaster.

Colombia

More than 250 killed in Colombia landslide

The death toll has risen above 250 following a giant landslide that sent mud and debris crashing onto homes in southwest Colombia.