Science & Environment
Powerful earthquake hits Nepal
An earthquake measuring 7.9 magnitude, and only 2 km deep, struck east of Pokhara in Nepal on Saturday causing buildings in the ...Russian TV channel admits reporter dropped cigarette at wildfire
A Russian state television reporter dropped a lit cigarette butt at the scene of raging wildfires in Siberia, sparking a fire in ...Volcano erupts in Chile, thousands evacuated
Volcano Calbuco in southern Chile erupted for the first time in more than five decades on Wednesday, sending a thick plume of ...Death toll in Siberia wildfire rises to 26
Twenty six people died and nearly a thousand sought medical treatment after wildfires blamed on reckless human behaviour swept through Siberia, Russian ...Nearly 150 dolphins feared dead in Japan despite rescue bid
Rescuers were forced to abandon efforts to save around 150 melon-headed whales that stranded on a beach in Japan on Friday, after ...Sandstorm hits entire Gulf region
Flights were disrupted, ships weighed anchor and schools were closed Thursday as a major sandstorm blew through Saudi Arabia and neighbouring Gulf ...At least 18 die in Burundi landslides
Landslides in Burundi have killed at least 18 people with 10 more missing after torrential rains, a local governor said Monday.Magical views from top of the world for solar eclipse
All eyes were turned to the heavens early Friday for a solar eclipse offering spectacular views from selected airplane seats, European countries ...Food shortage fears for Vanuatu islands devastated by Cyclone Pam
International aid agencies ramped up appeals for cyclone-hit Vanuatu on Wednesday, warning that the powerful storm which affected more than two-thirds of ...Vanuatu appeals for aid after devastating cyclone
Vanuatu\'s president made an emotional appeal for international assistance after his island nation was hit by a calamity of a cyclone, wreaking ...