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Magnitude 7.5 earthquake hits Afghanistan, Pakistan, India

A magnitude 7.5 earthquake has struck south Asia near the Afghanistan-Pakistan border killing scores of people. The quake was felt in the Indian

Mexico

Relief in Mexico as Hurricane Patricia weakens

Hurricane Patricia has made landfall in western Mexico bringing with it the threat of floods and mudslides. Hurricane Patricia batters Mexico as one

Mexico

Hurricane Patricia: Storm weakens after hitting Mexico but remains highly dangerous

Patricia, one of the most powerful hurricanes in history, has slammed into Mexico’s Pacific coast. But as efforts continued to evacuate thousands

Philippines

4.5 million children affected by Typhoon Koppu, says charity

The United Nations children’s agency (UNICEF) has launched a 2.5 million euro appeal to help children affected by Typhoon Koppu in the Philippines

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Philippines

Philippine clean up after Typhoon Koppu

As Typhoon Koppu weakens, the clean-up begins. Residents in the northern Philippines are getting back to normal after the storm, downgraded to a

Italy

Five people dead after floods in Benevento, Italy

At least five people have died after storms in central Italy caused major flooding and landslides. Italian news agency ANSA reported a 70-year-old

France

French Riviera declared 'disaster zone' after deadly flash floods

A major stretch of the French Riviera has been declared a natural disaster zone after torential rain caused catastrophic flooding. Towns such as

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France

Flash floods in France leave a trail of death and destruction

France has been left in shock after the deaths of at least 16 people in flash floods on the Riviera coast. There is a warning the death toll may

France

#inondations: French president visits flood-hit region

The French President flew straight to the stricken region by helicopter to show his solidarity with those affected by the flooding. 750 firefighters

France

At least 16 die in French floods

Officials now say at least 16 people have died in catastrophic flooding on the French Riviera. Prime Minister Francois Hollande confirmed the news as

France

Several reported dead and missing after severe floods in southern France

It is reported at least 10 people have died and six are missing after violent storms led to severe flooding on the French Riviera. Torrents of water

Guatemala

Guatemala mudslide kills dozens, 600 missing

The collapse of a hillside onto a town at the edge of Guatemala City has killed dozens of people. Officials say at least 600 people are believed

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UK: a sinkhole appears overnight in a residential area

United Kingdom

Residents evacuated as huge sinkhole appears in St Albans near London

A huge sinkhole has appeared overnight in a British residential area. Aerial footage shows extent of St Albans sinkhole http://t.co/sdHFu4T3Zy

Taiwan

Typhoon Dujuan batters China after deadly passage through Taiwan

China has ordered tens of thousands of boats back to shore and closed tourist attractions as it faces a battering from Typhoon Dujuan which made

Chile

Chile President Michelle Bachelet set to visit worst hit areas of Chile's 8.3 earthquake

Daylight across the coast of Chile revealed the extent of the carnage caused by what was the world’s strongest earthquake this year. It’s reported

Chile

At least five dead as magnitude 8.3 earthquake strikes Chile

At least five people are killed, more than a million evacuated and a tsunami warning in place as a magnitude 8.3 earthquake strikes Chile.

Japan

At least 8 missing and 90,000 evacuated in Japan floods

At least eight people are missing after days of heavy rains in Japan. Tens of thousands are stranded after river banks burst.

Italy

Italy: bad weather hits the south

A cyclone has swept across Southern Italy, flooding villages and roads. Amateur video showed half-submerged cars on the outskirts of Taormina in