At least 31 people are now known to have died in severe storms which hit western Sri Lanka over the weekend. via BBC News - Many die in Sri Lanka storms. …
Thousands flee as central Europe flood waters rise
"Thousands of people have fled their homes across central Europe as deadly flood waters continue to rise. Emergency operations are under way in Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic to deal with …
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Earthquake kills 1 in Taiwan
A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan on Sunday, killing at least one and sending panicked residents dashing to the streets. via Earthquake kills 1 in Taiwan - CNN.com. …
New twisters kill 5 in tornado-traumatized Oklahoma, storms move East
Friday evening's twisters killed at least five people and injured scores more, less than two weeks after a monstrous tornado made rubble of the town of Moore, a suburb of Oklahoma City. via New …
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Argentina and Chile order evacuation of Copahue volcano
"Chile and Argentina have ordered the evacuation of some 3,000 people living near the Copahue volcano in the south of their shared border. The authorities in both countries issued a red alert - the …
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Death toll in in Indonesia tunnel collapse rises to 21
"The death toll from a tunnel collapse last week at an underground mine training facility in Indonesia has risen to 21 after emergency workers recovered more bodies from the rubble, the mining company …
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Monstrous Tornado Kills More Than 50 People
"A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods with winds up to 200 mph, setting buildings on fire and landing a direct …
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Powerful earthquake hits off coast of Chile
"A magnitude 6.8 earthquake rattled the coast of southern Chile early Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. The powerful quake was centered about 626 kilometers (388 mi) west of Puerto Aisen, …
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Bangladesh cleans up after killer cyclone
"At least 40 people were either killed by Cyclone Mahasen or while trying to flee its impact, including 25 Muslim Rohingya whose bodies washed up on the shores of Bangladesh after their boat capsized …
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Mexico readies shelters after volcano tremors increase, steam plume spews into sky
"Seismic activity has increased at the Popocatepetl volcano near Mexico City, leading authorities to alert towns in two central states and the capital. Mexico's National Disaster Prevention Center …