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Peru sends in army to deal with floods blamed on El Niño

The authorities in Peru are sending the military to help areas affected by floods that have afflicted several parts of the country. Scientists blame

USA

Several dead as US south and east lashed by storms and tornadoes

The US southeast and mid-Atlantic region have been lashed by violent thunderstorms and tornadoes that killed several people. The states of Louisiana

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Fijian islands still cut off after cyclone

Fijians say they are still in desperate need of aid after a powerful cyclone destroyed homes and killed 42 people as aid workers warn of the risks of

Fiji

Fears of disease in cyclone-hit Fiji amid race to reach remote islands

Aid agencies are rushing to distribute supplies in Fiji, ravaged at the weekend by Cyclone Winston which left at least 29 dead. People in Rakiraki on

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Jordan

Jordan: Bad weather forces closure of iconic Petra ruins

The ancient ruins of Petra in Jordan have been closed to visitors, amid fears of flash floods and rock slides. Braving bad weather, tourists visited

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Russia: Icy water chess tournament

Russian winter swimmers found a new way to build up their stamina and concentration – by playing chess in icy water. In a lake in Russia’s Ural

Fiji

'Race against time' to reach Cyclone Winston victims in Fiji

Fiji has embarked on a massive clean-up operation after what is described as the worst cyclone ever to hit the South Pacific island nation.

Fiji

Fiji: At least 20 reported dead in wake of powerful storm

At least 20 people are now reported dead after a powerful storm tore through the Pacific island nation of Fiji. A massive clean-up operation has

Fiji

Fiji hit by 'strongest ever' cyclone, nationwide curfew declared

Fiji declared a nationwide curfew on Saturday (January 20), as airlines suspended flights and the prime minister warned people to seek refuge from a

Russia

Europe launches Sentinel-3A satellite to help track global warming

Europe has launched a satellite it is hoped will help predict climate change patterns as well as improve everyday weather forecasting. The

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Storm Imogen wreaks havoc across Europe

Spain Rescue workers in Spain are battling against strong winds and crashing waves to recover the body of a 20-month-old baby. The child was swept

France

Gusty winds hit Europe - on both sides of the Channel

Brittany and Normandy took a battering on Monday as France’s north and west bore the brunt of a storm that has seen gusts of around 140 kilometres

Zimbabwe

State of disaster declared in drought-ridden Zimbabwe

A severe drought has hit Zimbabwe, leading President Robert Mugabe to declare a state of disaster in most rural parts of the country. The government

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Huge storms batter Biscay, Ireland, Norway

Salvage teams on Friday managed to reach a Panamanian-flagged cargo vessel, which had been drifting in the Bay of Biscay. Spanish rescue helicopters

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Ice rink for cars

A cold snap in Azerbaijan’s capital Baku left car brakes useless and wheels spinning as drivers tried to navigate a junction. Amazingly there were no

Ethiopia

Plea for cash as Ethiopia battles one of its worst droughts in decades

More than 450 million euros needs to be raised by the end of next month to help Ethiopia through critical food shortages. That is the warning from

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Australia: Geelong hit by freak storm, 'millions and millions' of dollars of damage

The storm-hit Australian port city of Geelong, in the south-eastern state of Victoria, is beginning to recover from its worst flooding in decades

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A chill never seen before

Unprecedented cold brings shock and excitement to parts of Asia. In South Korea hundreds of flights had to be cancelled, many had seen snow for the

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Shock and excitement as big freeze brings unprecedented chill to parts of Asia

With cold weather sweeping across several parts of Asia, hundreds of flights into and out of the South Korean holiday island of Jeju had to be

USA

Washington comes out to play after blizzard

Two days after the worst snow storm in decades, Washington DC is going back to work. Children and adults alike made the most of Washington DC’s