Dominican Republic: At least 21 dead after storm brings torrential rain
Thousands were displaced after rain flooded homes, caused power cuts and damaged bridges and roads.
1970-01-01 08:00
Ugandan army officers sacked for cowardice in attack on Somalia's Bulo Marer Atmis base
More than 50 soldiers were killed in the attack by al-Shabab fighters in May.
1970-01-01 08:00
Somalia floods: UN warns of 'once-in-a-century event'
More than 1.6 million people could be affected by the unusually heavy seasonal rains.
1970-01-01 08:00
Komfo Anokye kola tree: Ghana outrage after 300-year-old tree felled
The famous tree dates back to 17th Century Ghana and was reportedly planted by a renowned priest.
1970-01-01 08:00
Sikkim India floods: 'I was holding mum's hand but the water separated us'
The Indian state of Sikkim is still reeling from destruction caused by deadly flash floods on 4 October.
1970-01-01 08:00
Sikkim: Deadly Indian glacial lake flash flood exposes lack of warning system
After deadly flash floods in Sikkim, experts question why an early warning system was not in place.
1970-01-01 08:00
Indian glacial lake that flooded was poised to get early warning system
By Gloria Dickie, Shivam Patel and Alison Withers NEW DELHI (Reuters) -Scientists and government authorities were working on an early
1970-01-01 08:00
Sikkim flood: Rescue efforts continue as death toll rises
The flash flood in Sikkim state has caused massive damage and left thousands stranded.
1970-01-01 08:00
Himalayan lake flooding in India kills 18, nearly 100 missing
By Subrata Nag Choudhury and Jatindra Dash NEW DELHI/KOLKATA (Reuters) -At least 18 people were killed and nearly 100 were
1970-01-01 08:00
Sikkim: Race against time to save 102 missing in India floods
Severe floods have killed 14 and left dozens missing in the Himalayan state of Sikkim.
1970-01-01 08:00
Australian towns battle fire and flood back-to-back
The nation has reeled from disaster to disaster in recent years, as it feels the effects of climate change.
1970-01-01 08:00
Storm Daniel: Greek farmers fear they may never recover
Greek farmers fear for the future as crops, orchards and herds of animals were lost in Storm Daniel.
1970-01-01 08:00